Federal Register #2026-09503

U.S. Coast Guard Revokes Port Facility Exemptions for Equatorial Guinea

This notice from the U.S. Coast Guard addresses changes to port security policy for Equatorial Guinea: - The U.S. Coast Guard, under the Department of Homeland Security, is revoking port facility exemptions for Equatorial Guinea from the Port Security Advisory. - The revocation is due to insufficient government oversight of Equatorial Guinea's port facilities, impacting security measures for vessels arriving from these ports. - No procurement of products or services is involved; no vendors, OEMs, or part numbers are mentioned. - The action is taken under U.S. maritime and homeland security regulations and affects the list of countries not maintaining effective antiterrorism measures. - This is a policy update, not a solicitation or contract award.

Description

The U.S. Coast Guard announces the revocation of port facility exemptions from the Port Security Advisory for Equatorial Guinea. This action is effective May 27, 2026, and is based on the determination that the government of Equatorial Guinea lacks proper oversight of its facilities. The revocation affects the security measures and conditions of entry for vessels arriving from these ports. The notice is issued under the authority of relevant U.S. maritime and homeland security laws.

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