# Editorial: The Coast Guard Spent $3.8 Million on a PDF

- Source: gCaptain (shipping)
- Published: 2026-10-21T19:11:34+00:00
- Category: World
- Original: https://gcaptain.com/editorial-the-coast-guard-spent-3-8-million-on-a-pdf/
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/editorial-the-coast-guard-spent-3-8-million-on-a-pdf-a80a90/

The Coast Guard’s new credentialing portal promises complete applications and faster processing. One American ship captain tested it. What he found raises serious questions about automation, accountability, and whether Washington...

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