The Coast Guard’s new maritime cybersecurity rule is more than just another compliance box to check. It’s a response to the growing wave of cyber incidents targeting vessels, terminals, and supporting infrastructure worldwide. Maritime operations rely on interconnected systems for navigation, cargo management, and communication. A single cyber breach can jeopardize safety, disrupt commerce, and create cascading effects across the supply chain.
Recognizing these risks, the Coast Guard has issued its Final Rule on maritime cybersecurity, effective July 16, 2025. By January 12, 2026, every vessel and MTSA-regulated facility must show compliance with 33 CFR §101.650. This includes training all personnel in cybersecurity awareness and reporting, and ensuring Key Personnel are prepared to lead incident response.
USCG Cybersecurity Training Requirements Overview
Baseline Cybersecurity Awareness
Key Personnel / Role-Based Training
Cybersecurity Plan Training
Initial Training for Transient Personnel
Documentation & Recordkeeping
Exercises / Drills
Two courses. One compliance solution.
Prepare your crew for USCG’s new cybersecurity regulations.
Moxie Media’s Maritime Cybersecurity Compliance Solution includes a suite of two, interactive eLearning programs that give your crew the awareness, reporting skills, and response leadership they need to stay prepared. Fully aligned with the Coast Guard’s cybersecurity training requirements, these courses help your crews and facilities achieve compliance on time with focused, practical instruction.
- Designed for maritime operations and MTSA-regulated facilities
- Fully aligned with the U. S. Coast Guard Final Rule (effective July 16, 2025)
- Meets the January 12, 2026 training deadline for personnel and Key Personnel under 33 CFR §101.650
- Scenario-driven, practical training that prepares crews for real-world situations
- Flexible delivery for vessel, facility, or remote learning environments
Together, these two programs build a complete training pipeline:
Awareness → Reporting → Response.
Maritime Cybersecurity Awareness
This foundational program introduces all maritime personnel to today’s most common cyber threats and the steps needed to reduce risk. Using real-world scenarios, learners practice spotting phishing attempts, handling suspicious devices, and recognizing abnormal system behavior.
Who it’s for: All vessel and facility personnel
Regulatory coverage: Meets 33 CFR §101.650(d)(1)(i–v) requirements for training on threat recognition, incident detection, attacker techniques, and incident reporting procedures.
Cybersecurity Incident Response for Maritime Key Personnel
Key Personnel play a central role when a cyber incident occurs. This program prepares officers, supervisors, and managers to act decisively without overstepping technical boundaries. Learners practice incident communication, evidence preservation, and coordination with the CySO, ensuring compliance with 33 CFR requirements and organizational Cybersecurity Plans.
Who it’s for: Officers, supervisors, and other designated Key Personnel
Regulatory coverage: Fulfills 33 CFR §101.650(d)(2) training for Key Personnel, covering roles, responsibilities, incident response procedures, and maintaining current knowledge of evolving threats.
Three Ways to Implement Courses at Your Company
In addition to Moxie’s full LMS and course library, we offer multiple affordable LMS solutions for maritime companies.
- LMS Lite helps companies deliver training, track results, and access organized completion reports with a simple, low-cost annual plan.
- Tiered course licensing on Moxie LMS
- SCORM course licensing on your LMS