APMA Blog Feeds
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6/9/2017: Marine Safety Center issues Ballast Water Management System (BWMS) type approval certificates to Sunrui Marine Environment Engineering Co., Ltd.
Maritime CommonsFriday, June 9, 2017 - 12:35 PM
The Coast Guard Marine Safety Center issued the fourth U.S. Coast Guard Ballast Water Management System Type Approval Certificate to Sunrui Marine Environment Engineering Co., Ltd. after a detailed review of the manufactures type approval application determined the system met the requirements of 46 [ Read Full Article ]
6/9/2017: IOSC Recap #6 – Establishing new Best Response standards through positive communication: A look at Best Response criteria 20 years later
Maritime CommonsFriday, June 9, 2017 - 9:00 AM
Sixth in our IOSC 2017 series, Lt. Dave Vihonski with the Atlantic Area’s incident management division talks about the importance of incorporating public and stakeholder engagement into the Best Response Model. [ Read Full Article ]
6/8/2017: Policy letter for evaluating Simultaneous Operations during LNG fuel transfer operations
Maritime CommonsThursday, June 8, 2017 - 12:05 PM
The Coast Guard's Office of Operating and Environmental Standards (CG-OES) has issued a policy letter providing guidance for evaluating Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS) during Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Fuel Transfer Operations at waterfront facilities subject to 33 CFR Part 127. The policy letter [ Read Full Article ]
6/8/2017: Evaluation of existing Coast Guard regulations, guidance documents, interpretative documents, and collections of information
Maritime CommonsThursday, June 8, 2017 - 11:08 AM
The Coast Guard is accepting comments through July 10, 2017 on regulations you believe should be repealed, replaced, or modified. [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 7 June 2017
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingWednesday, June 7, 2017 - 6:24 AM
Headlines:
USCG – safety alert re fuel spray fires;
USCG – CSNCOE newsletter;
DOS – meeting re TCC 67 and C 118;
NOAA – periodic review of regulations;
DOJ – proposed consent decree;
House – hearing on USCG capabilities;
GAO – protest of contract award; and
Anniversary.
June 7, 2017
Bryant’ [ Read Full Article ]
6/6/2017: Safety alert 06-17 Fuel Spray Fire – Déjà Vu
Maritime CommonsTuesday, June 6, 2017 - 3:01 PM
The Office of Investigations and Analysis issued Safety Alert 06-17 to warn mariners of the risks associated with fuel spray. This safety alert addresses yet another fuel spray fire onboard a commercial vessel. These types of incidents, involving fuel leakages […] [ Read Full Article ]
6/6/2017: Cruise Ship National Center of Expertise spring newsletter available online
Maritime CommonsTuesday, June 6, 2017 - 1:29 PM
The newsletter serves to provide useful information on national and international policies as well as highlight success stories, best practices and achievements in the field. [ Read Full Article ]
6/6/2017: Congressional hearing alert – Deputy commandants for operations, mission support to testify on building a 21st Century infrastructure
Maritime CommonsTuesday, June 6, 2017 - 9:28 AM
The Deputy Commandant of Operations Vice Adm. Charles Ray and Deputy Commandant for Mission Support Vice Adm. Sandra Stosz will testify before Congress Wednesday, June 7, 2017, on building Coast Guard capabilities and infrastructure for a 21st Century. Details and the internet link to a live- [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 6 June 2017
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingTuesday, June 6, 2017 - 7:08 AM
Headlines:
USCG – global governance and ocean space;
USCG – cybersecurity sector profiles;
NOAA – geophysical surveys and marine mammals;
Australia – ship banned for three months;
Gulf of Guinea – threat of armed attacks; and
Naval history.
June 6, 2017
Bryant’s Maritime Blog Bryant’s [ Read Full Article ]
6/5/2017: How are we doing?
Maritime CommonsMonday, June 5, 2017 - 1:17 PM
We want to hear from you if Maritime Commons is meeting your expectations and bringing you all the relevant Coast Guard information you need. Use the 'submit ideas' tab on the right or post in comment section. [ Read Full Article ]