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The Department of State is holding a public meeting of the Shipping Coordination Committee on April 29, 2021, via teleconference. This meeting aims to prepare for the 103rd session of the International Maritime Organization's Maritime Safety Committee, happening remotely from May 5 to 14, 2021. The agenda includes various maritime safety topics, such as the adoption of new regulations, ship design standards, and measures to combat piracy. Interested participants should contact LT Jessica Anderson for access and any updates on the agenda.

The Coast Guard, part of the Department of Homeland Security, has made available Revision 9 to the Maritime Security (MARSEC) Directive 104-6. This directive provides important guidelines for U.S. ships operating in areas where terrorism, piracy, and ship robbery are common. Since this information is sensitive, it's not available to the public, but U.S. vessel owners and operators affected by previous versions should contact their local Coast Guard contact for a copy. The new revision also updates high-risk water locations and responsibilities and highlights some changes like reducing electronic vessel transmissions in certain areas.