Major NOAD Workbook and XML Schema Update -- Released

12/9/2025 -

In accordance with Executive Order 14168, the U.S. Coast Guard has updated gender-related data elements for Notice of Arrival/Departure (NOAD) submissions. This update required changes to the underlying data structure and introduced a new workbook (version 8.0) and XML schema (version 4.0) for all email submissions, NOAD web service submissions, and eNOAD imports.

As of the implementation date, all email submissions, NOAD web service submissions, and eNOAD imports must use the new workbook or XML schema. Previous versions will not be accepted after implementation.

Key Changes
• Renamed Field: Gender renamed to Sex.
• Accepted Values for Sex: Female, Male.
• New Workbook (version 8.0) and XML Schema (version 4.0): Required for all email submissions, NOAD web service submissions, and eNOAD imports as of the implementation date.

Implementation Date: December 9, 2025

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