b'By issuing credentials interagency partners, and the public through an interactive FOGHORN FOCUS to qualified mariners and web-based platform.Building on the transitional processes already mentioned, a leveraging technology contract for the development of Navita was issued by the Coast Guard in September 2025. As development begins, to improve efficiency, thethe Coast Guard looks forward to working with our mari-time industry partners in this endeavor. The first release of MCP supports the growthNavita is currently scheduled for later in 2026.of the U.S. fleet andBy issuing credentials to qualified mariners and leveraging technology to improve efficiency, the MCP supports the strengthens the maritimegrowth of the U.S. fleet and strengthens the maritime in-dustrys competitiveness.industrys competitiveness. CHARTING THE FUTUREThese improvementsthe redesigned website, the ASAP portal, the e-mailed medical certificate, and Navitaare tions, verification of mariner related data, electronic recordmore than technical updates. They are part of a broader keeping, and efficient interaction with mariners, industry,shift toward a modernized, customer-first MCP.FOGHORN 18'