The US Coast Guard says ship inspections will continue despite the shutdown of most US government operations over the weekend. But other maritime-related agencies appear to be shutdown.
The US Congress was unable to pass a resolution over the weekend that would fund government services, resulting in the furlough of many non-essential employees and the shutdown of non-critical services.
But US Coast Guard operations are continuing as they protect national security, life and property, says Lieutenant Amy Midgett.
