Coast Guard Releases New Maritime Cybersecurity Compliance Guidance

Coast Guard · October 20, 2026

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Summary

The Coast Guard announces the publication of Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) 02-26, Cybersecurity Regulations Implementation Guidance for Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) Regulated Entities. This NVIC provides information and guidance on the implementation of cybersecurity regulations for MTSA-regulated entities, which are available in Title 33, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 101, Subpart F. This NVIC is also intended to clarify the regulatory text, aid the cyber risk management process for the maritime industry, and present practical guidance and recommended approaches for complying with the subject regulations.

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Maritime: Coast Guard maritime cyber guidance (matched by rule)

Change history

November 9, 2026: First collected by Watch

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