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USCG Publishes MTSA Cybersecurity FAQs

August 4, 2025

The USCG’s Cybersecurity in the Marine Transportation System (MTS) Final Rule became effective on July 16, 2025. In response to industry questions – and to provide information while future guidance is considered – the USCG published a set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on July 22, 2025. The USCG notes that the FAQs are designed only to support the regulation and do not represent or supersede the regulation itself.

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USCG Homeport Website Decommissioned

May 1, 2025

On April 12, 2025, the USCG decommissioned Homeport. The USCG stated that the “Homeport system is facing increasing costs and system obsolescence. As a result, it is no longer a viable tool for managing the many functions required to ensure the smooth and safe flow of vessel traffic.” It is unclear what, if anything, will replace it (which FSOs and other MTSA stakeholders primarily used for MARSEC status and Transportation Worker Identification Credential New Hire compliance). With respect to the former, the USCG now posts MARSEC Levels for each Captain of the Port Zone via its Navigation Center website. With

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