Coast Guard Asks to Keep Collecting Sailor Training Data
Published Date: 7/10/2026
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Summary
The U.S. Coast Guard wants to keep collecting important info from seafarers about their training and certification, but they need your feedback first! This request asks for more time to gather this info, with a deadline for comments by September 8, 2026. If you’re involved in maritime jobs, this affects you and helps keep our waters safe without adding extra costs.
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Coast Guard renews seafarer data collection
The Coast Guard intends to request an extension of OMB approval for Information Collection Request (OMB Control Number 1625-0079) to keep collecting information under the STCW international convention. The collection applies to owners and operators of vessels, training institutions, and mariners, occurs "on occasion," and is meant to ensure compliance with STCW training and certification requirements.
Annual respondent burden rises by 1,380 hours
The Coast Guard reports the estimated annual hour burden for this collection increased from 23,200 hours to 24,580 hours per year, an increase of 1,380 hours, due to a higher estimated number of respondents. This hour burden applies to owners/operators of vessels, training institutions, and mariners who respond to the collection.
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