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Policy Letter: Verification of training and drills for personnel assigned special or emergency duties on floating Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Facilities (FOFs)
Maritime CommonsWednesday, May 11, 2022 - 1:30 PM
The Coast Guard District 8 Outer Continental Shelf Officer in Charge Marine Inspection has issued Policy Letter 01-2022, "Verification of Training and Drills for Personnel Assigned Special or Emergency Duties on Floating Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Facilities (FOFs)" May 3, 2022, and cancels D8 [ Read Full Article ]
IMO Maritime Safety Committee highlights importance of safe and inclusive culture for maritime professionals
Maritime CommonsFriday, May 6, 2022 - 1:37 PM
During the 105th session of the IMO Maritime Safety Committee, members agreed to the establishment of an IMO/ILO joint group to consider bullying and harassment in the maritime sector, including sexual assault and sexual harassment, taking into account information submitted by interested parties, [ Read Full Article ]
Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) 01-22 – Updated frequently asked questions
Maritime CommonsFriday, May 6, 2022 - 11:15 AM
The Coast Guard published a Frequently Asked Questions document supporting Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular 01-20 and cyber inclusion in Facility Security Plans. [ Read Full Article ]
Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) 01-20 – Updated frequently asked questions
Maritime CommonsFriday, May 6, 2022 - 11:15 AM
The Coast Guard published a Frequently Asked Questions document supporting Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular 01-20 and cyber inclusion in Facility Security Plans. [ Read Full Article ]
Marine Safety Alert: Verify gateway handhold arrangements
Maritime CommonsWednesday, May 4, 2022 - 12:08 PM
The Coast Guard Office of Investigations and Analysis has released Marine Safety Alert 04-22, to addresses the importance of verifying the correct arrangement of handholds in embarkation gate arrangements aboard merchant vessels. [ Read Full Article ]
Notice of Public Meeting: Shipping Coordinating Committee Meeting in Preparation for International Maritime Organization MEPC 78 Meeting
Maritime CommonsWednesday, May 4, 2022 - 10:14 AM
The Department of State will conduct a public meeting of the Shipping Coordinating Committee at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, by way of teleconference. [ Read Full Article ]
Ms. Mayte Medina awarded the Ordre du Mérite Maritime by French government
Maritime CommonsFriday, April 29, 2022 - 10:15 AM
On April 26, 2022, Ms. Mayte Medina was honored by the government of France with the Ordre du Mérite Maritime in a small ceremony in London. [ Read Full Article ]
MSIB: Suspension of USCG inspection fees for TSMS Option – Subchapter M Towing Vessels
Maritime CommonsThursday, April 28, 2022 - 1:50 PM
Effective March 15, 2022, the U.S. Coast Guard may not charge vessel inspection user fees for towing vessels using the Towing Safety Management System (TSMS) option for documenting compliance with Title 46 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Subchapter M. [ Read Full Article ]
2021 Port State Control Annual Report
Maritime CommonsThursday, April 28, 2022 - 1:27 PM
The Coast Guard’s Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance is pleased to announce the release of the U.S. Port State Control Annual Report for 2021. [ Read Full Article ]
Marine Safety Center issues Ballast Water Management System Type Approval Certificate to Atlantium Technologies
Maritime CommonsMonday, April 25, 2022 - 3:16 PM
The Coast Guard Marine Safety Center issued the 48th U.S. Coast Guard BWMS Type Approval Certificate to Atlantium Technologies. [ Read Full Article ]