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4/3/2017: Commandant, senior enlisted member to testify before House Subcommittee
Maritime CommonsMonday, April 3, 2017 - 11:56 AM
Senior leaders to testify April 4 at 2 p.m., before the House Subcommittee on CG&MT. [ Read Full Article ]
4/3/2017: New Vessel Identification Verification Service available today
Maritime CommonsMonday, April 3, 2017 - 10:21 AM
The Coast Guard's NAVCEN launched a new online tool today that allows the maritime industry to verify compliance with AIS requirements. [ Read Full Article ]
3/31/2017: Connecticut Maritime Association’s 2017 Shipping Conference – Remarks from Rear Admiral Paul Thomas
Maritime CommonsFriday, March 31, 2017 - 2:29 PM
Earlier this month, senior Coast Guard leaders had the opportunity to make remarks on various topics during the Connecticut Maritime Association's Shipping 2017 conference and expo. For those of you who were unable to attend, Maritime Commons is providing a condensed version of each set of remarks [ Read Full Article ]
3/31/2017: TWIC reader rule update
Maritime CommonsFriday, March 31, 2017 - 10:31 AM
In this post, CG-FAC provides clarification on the application of the TWIC Reader Final Rule for those facilities that are considered Risk Group A. [ Read Full Article ]
3/30/2017: Federal Agency Quality Work Group Port-Wide Industry Day to be held in Baltimore
Maritime CommonsThursday, March 30, 2017 - 7:30 AM
Port-Wide Industry Day is scheduled for Tuesday, April 4, 2017, beginning at 9 a.m., at the Baltimore Cruise Ship Terminal located at 2001 McComas Street in Baltimore, Maryland. [ Read Full Article ]
3/28/17: Safety alert – Indications of chemical reaction and destruction of aluminum plating
Maritime CommonsTuesday, March 28, 2017 - 11:24 AM
The Coast Guard issued Marine Safety Alert 01-17 to remind vessel owners and operators to consider all hazards related to chemical spills. In addition to potential health risks to personal involved with routine handling and clean up of spills, there is also the potential for adverse chemical [ Read Full Article ]
3/28/17: Safety alert – Failure to follow stove/oven installation instructions
Maritime CommonsTuesday, March 28, 2017 - 11:15 AM
The Coast Guard issued Marine Safety Alert 02-17 to inform those that may lease and occupy portable accommodation modules on board fixed Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) platforms. A recent Coast Guard investigation into a fire onboard one of these platforms revealed the manufacturer of the module (a [ Read Full Article ]
3/22/2017: Drug testing options for mariner credential applications
Maritime CommonsWednesday, March 22, 2017 - 5:06 PM
All applicants for the original issuance or renewal of a Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) and applicants seeking certain raises in grade or new endorsements must provide evidence of having passed a chemical test for dangerous drugs or meet the requirements for an exemption from testing. [ Read Full Article ]
3/20/2017: Coast Guard commandant to testify before Congressional Subcommittee
Maritime CommonsMonday, March 20, 2017 - 11:26 AM
Zukunft will testify March 22, 2017, at 2:30 p.m., about the State of the Coast Guard, and its role in securing maritime borders and ports while enforcing US laws, treaties and international agreements. [ Read Full Article ]
3/17/2017: Coast Guard commandant delivers 2017 State of the Coast Guard Address
Maritime CommonsFriday, March 17, 2017 - 10:31 AM
Yesterday, Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Paul Zukunft delivered the 2017 State of the Coast Guard Address and outlined how America’s Coast Guard will meet the challenges of today while preparing for complexities that remain ahead. You can view the full details […] [ Read Full Article ]