APMA Blog Feeds
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Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 24 February 2017
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingFriday, February 24, 2017 - 7:23 AM
Headlines:
DOJ – two engineers convicted of pollution charges;
USCG – bulkers detained for safety lapses;
Alaska – transit plan for damaged tug;
FMC – financial responsibility cap;
ORAP – meeting on 7 March;
House – bill introduced re ocean acidification;
CBO – Navy shipbuilding plan; [ Read Full Article ]
2/22/2017: Five firm fixed-price contracts awarded for heavy polar icebreaker design studies, analysis
Maritime CommonsThursday, February 23, 2017 - 11:48 AM
The objective of the studies, which have a combined total value of approximately $20 million, are to identify design and systems approaches to reduce acquisition cost and production timelines. [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 23 February 2017
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingThursday, February 23, 2017 - 8:01 AM
Headlines:
USCG – icebreaker design contracts awarded;
USCG – NVICs re STCW endorsements;
USCG – eNOAD technical issues;
New York – towing industry forum;
China – multinational spill response program;
Panama Canal – water conservation measures;
UK – CERS workbook; and
UK – ferry/launch [ Read Full Article ]
2/22/2017: Change 1 to NVIC 17-14, Guidelines on Qualification for STCW Endorsement as Officer in Charge of certain Engineering Watches
Maritime CommonsWednesday, February 22, 2017 - 10:08 AM
The Coast Guard published change 1 to Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) 12-14, Guidelines on Qualification for STCW Endorsement as Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch in a Manned Engineroom or Designated Duty Engineer in a Periodically Unmanned Engineroom on Vessels Powered by [ Read Full Article ]
2/22/2017: Change 1 to NVIC 12-14, Guidelines on Qualification for STCW Endorsements as Officer In Charge of a Navigational Watch on Vessels of 500 GT or more
Maritime CommonsWednesday, February 22, 2017 - 10:04 AM
The Coast Guard published change 1 to Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) 12-14, Guidelines on Qualification for STCW Endorsements as Officer In Charge of a Navigational Watch on Vessels of 500 GT or More. [ Read Full Article ]
2/22/2017: Change 1 to NVIC 11-14, Guidelines on Qualification for STCW Endorsements as Master or Chief Mate on Vessels of 500 GT or more and less than 3,000 GT
Maritime CommonsWednesday, February 22, 2017 - 10:01 AM
The Coast Guard published change 1 to Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) 11-14, Guidelines on Qualification for STCW Endorsements as Master or Chief Mate on Vessels of 500 GT or More and Less Than 3,000 GT. [ Read Full Article ]
2/22/2017: Change 1 to NVIC 10-14, Guidelines on Qualification for STCW Endorsements as Master or Chief Mate on Vessels of 3,000 GT or more
Maritime CommonsWednesday, February 22, 2017 - 9:56 AM
The Coast Guard published change 1 to Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) 10-14, Guidelines on Qualification for STCW Endorsements as Master or Chief Mate on Vessels of 3,000 GT or more. [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 22 February 2017
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingWednesday, February 22, 2017 - 7:17 AM
Headlines:
USCG – NVICs re OSV personnel;
USCG – AIS encoding guidance;
Miami – anchorage areas;
BEA – foreign ocean carriers’ expenses;
BEA – US carriers’ revenues and expenses;
St. Lawrence Seaway – 2017 navigation season;
USMMA – commercial sea year training resumed;
FMC – Commissioner [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 21 February 2017
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingTuesday, February 21, 2017 - 7:15 AM
Headlines:
USCG – diesel outboard engine technology;
USCG – CTAC members sought;
New York Harbor – security zone;
ITA – supply chain competitiveness;
FMC – civil monetary penalties;
CBP – quarterly interest rates;
San Francisco – Pier 70 Central Basin; and
NSGAB – meeting on 6-7 March. [ Read Full Article ]
2/17/2017: NVIC 04-17 Guidelines for Nat’l & STCW endorsements for service as assistant engineer and officer in charge of an engineering watch on OSVs
Maritime CommonsFriday, February 17, 2017 - 11:07 AM
This Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) provides guidance on qualification for and renewal of national officer and STCW endorsements for service as assistant engineer and officer in charge of an engineering watch on offshore supply vessels (OSVs). The Coast […] [ Read Full Article ]