The U.S. Coast Guard issued Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular 02-26 to help entities comply with the 2025 maritime cyber rule. Regulated operators must designate a cybersecurity officer, assess risks, and submit a plan by July 16, 2027. The circular provides a risk-filtering method based on the National Institute of Standards and Technology Cybersecurity Framework for scoping environments. The Coast Guard stated that hiring third parties for assessments or plans is not required.
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