Vessels operating in Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, Gulf of Oman, Arabian Sea, Red Sea, Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean advised to review Maritime Advisory 2019-012
Maritime Administration

Guidance on suitable distress signal systems for U.S. vessels that transit outside the territorial limits
U.S. Coast Guard

Guidance on towing vessel COI inspections under the Towing Safety Management System
U.S. Coast Guard

Vessel operators reminded to list National Response Center 24-hour hotline number in vessel security plans for reporting maritime and cyber security incidents
U.S. Coast Guard:

Merchant Mariner Medical Manual (August 2019) available online
U.S. Coast Guard:

U.S.-flag cargo movement on Lakes up 2.3 percent in June
Lake Carriers' Association