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6/5/2017: IOSC Recap #5 – USCG Sector Delaware Bay: Response to rail incidents planning project
Maritime CommonsMonday, June 5, 2017 - 9:01 AM
Fifth in our IOSC series is recap of a presentation by Lt. Cmdr. Tracy Wirth, titled “USCG Sector Delaware Bay: Response to Rail Incidents Planning Project.” Wirth responded to two train derailments, first in Paulsboro, N.J., and then barely a year later, a second in Philadelphia. Her talk focuses [ Read Full Article ]
6/5/2017: Nor-Shipping 2017 – “Transparency call from U.S. Coast Guard,” Reprint of TradeWinds article
Maritime CommonsMonday, June 5, 2017 - 8:24 AM
This post provides an article that appeared June 1, 2017, on TradeWindsnews.com, covering comments given by Rear Adm. Paul Thomas, assistant commandant for prevention policy, during the DNV GL panel at Norshipping 2017. The panel focused on the 2020 global 0.5 percent sulphur emissions cap, fuel [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 5 June 2017
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingMonday, June 5, 2017 - 6:09 AM
Headlines:
USCG – hurricane contingency plans;
USCG – foreign rebuild determination;
USCG – recreational boating fatalities;
Aleutians – waterways safety committee workgroup;
FEMA – $100 million for PSGP;
FMC – regulatory reform;
NPS – Maritime Heritage Grants;
CMTS – water-related [ Read Full Article ]
6/2/2017: Nor-Shipping 2017 – Remarks by Rear Adm. Paul Thomas, “Maritime Cybersecurity: Risks, Resilience and Strategies for Defense in Depth”
Maritime CommonsFriday, June 2, 2017 - 8:00 AM
In his remarks, Thomas focuses on cyber risk in the maritime shipping environment and the importance of incorporating cyber risk management into operations and maintenance at the earliest stages of ship design and construction. [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 2 June 2017
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingFriday, June 2, 2017 - 6:11 AM
Headlines:
USCG – hurricane contingency plans;
BOEM – GOM deepwater bathometry;
NOAA – effect of anthropogenic sound on marine mammals;
CBP – User Fee Advisory Committee members sought;
USACE – FY 2017 Work Plan;
USCG – Proceedings;
FMC – summary of 24 May meeting;
NOAA – Atlantic hurricane [ Read Full Article ]
6/1/2017: The Evolution of Sector Profiles – Recap of recent NIST Cybersecurity Framework Workshop
Maritime CommonsThursday, June 1, 2017 - 3:48 PM
In this post, Capt. Ryan Manning, chief of the Office of Port and Facility Compliance, talks about the progress made between the Coast Guard and partner organizations to continue building cybersecurity profiles and the importance of constant stakeholder engagement.
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6/1/2017: Nor-Shipping 2017 – Remarks by Rear Adm. Paul Thomas, “Global Governance and Ocean Space”
Maritime CommonsThursday, June 1, 2017 - 7:59 AM
Earlier this week, Rear Adm. Paul Thomas, assistant commandant for prevention policy, had the opportunity to give remarks during several sessions at the 2017 Nor-Shipping Conference in Oslo, Norway. Each session included many other international participants representing government and private [ Read Full Article ]
5/30/2017: Op/Ed with Mr. Mike Emerson, director of marine transportation
Maritime CommonsTuesday, May 30, 2017 - 8:18 AM
This post includes a link to a Marine New Magazine's opinion/education piece written by the director of marine transportation for the Coast Guard. The op/ed focuses on inland waterway issues such as navigational safety and regulations. [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 26 May 2017
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingFriday, May 26, 2017 - 4:45 AM
Headlines:
USCG – IOSC 2017 presentations;
CBP – quarterly interest rates;
House – bill introduced re Hudson River anchorages;
House – bill introduced re fishing safety training; and
Australia – ECDIS guidance.
May 26, 2017
Bryant’s Maritime Blog Bryant’s Maritime Consulting – 4845 [ Read Full Article ]
5/25/2017: IOSC Recap #4-Tank Barge APEX 3508: Best practices for detection and recovery of sunken oil
Maritime CommonsThursday, May 25, 2017 - 8:46 AM
Fourth in our IOSC series is a recap of a presentation by Cmdr. Mark Sawyer, commanding officer of Marine Safety Unit Paducah, Kentucky, titled “T/B APEX 3508 Case Study: Best Practices for Detection and Recovery of Sunken Oil.” APEX 3508 released an estimated 120,500 gallons of slurry oil into the [ Read Full Article ]