The US Coast Guard issued a bulletin reminding stakeholders that, on February 18, 2021, the final rule extending the validity of a recreational vessel endorsement on a Certificate of Documentation (COD) from 1 to 5 years goes into effect. (2/17/21) [Final Rule: Certificate of Documentation-5 Year Renewal Fees – Coast Guard Maritime Commons Blog]. https://mariners.coastguard.blog/2021/02/17/final-rule-certificate-of-documentation-5-year-renewal-fees/