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August 4, 2025

USCG Publishes MTSA Cybersecurity FAQs

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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