U.S. Coast Guard Announces TWIC Reader Rule Enforcement Date of December 31, 2020

“TWIC Readers - the Coast Guard is not changing or delaying the TWIC Reader Rule implementation date of June 7, 2020, for facilities that receive vessels certificated to carry more than 1,000 passengers and vessels certificated to carry more than 1,000 passengers. However, the Coast Guard will delay enforcement until December 31, 2020. Applicable facilities and vessels are not required to update facility security plans (FSP)/vessel security plans (VSP) or install readers until the revised enforcement date. (Change 1)”

Click below to access the official U.S. Coast Guard TWIC Reader Rule Change 1 Document: