Federal Register #2026-21865

Coast Guard Port Security Conditions for Vessels Arriving from Somalia

The U.S. Coast Guard is announcing a port-security policy affecting vessels arriving from Somalia. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Coast Guard. - The Coast Guard is adding the Federal Republic of Somalia to its Port Security Advisory after determining that Somali ports are not maintaining effective antiterrorism measures. - Vessels arriving in the United States from Somali ports will be subject to conditions of entry; the notice does not specify the individual conditions. - This is a security policy notice, not a procurement opportunity. No products, services, quantities, part numbers, OEMs, or vendors are identified.

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The U.S. Coast Guard is adding the Federal Republic of Somalia to the Port Security Advisory. The notice states that Somalia is not maintaining effective antiterrorism measures in its ports and imposes conditions of entry on vessels arriving in the United States from Somali ports. The policy is effective October 27, 2026.

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