APMA Blog Feeds
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12/5/2016: Area Maritime Security Advisory Committee, Eastern Great Lakes, Regional Sub-Committee vacancies
Maritime CommonsMonday, December 5, 2016 - 11:59 AM
The Coast Guard issued a notice soliciting for membership on the Area Maritime Security Committee (AMSC), Eastern Great Lakes, and the four regional sub-committees: Northeast Ohio Region, Northwestern Pennsylvania Region, Western New York Region, and Eastern New York Region. [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 5 December 2016
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingMonday, December 5, 2016 - 6:32 AM
Headlines:
White House – cybersecurity report;
USCG – BWM extension program update;
USCG – F/V Alaska Juris investigation;
USCG – Eastern Great Lakes AMSC;
DOJ – contracting officer sentenced to 72 months;
House – Merchant Marine of WWII Congressional Gold Medal Act;
House – bill introduced [ Read Full Article ]
12/2/2016: Formal Marine Investigation into sinking of F/V Alaska Juris set for Dec. 5
Maritime CommonsFriday, December 2, 2016 - 1:32 PM
A public formal marine investigation to look into the sinking of the fishing vessel Alaska Juris, has been set for Monday, December 5 in Seattle. [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 2a December 2016
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingFriday, December 2, 2016 - 10:57 AM
Headlines:
USCG – BWMS type-approval
December 2, 2016
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Tel: 1-352-692-5493 – Email: dennis.l.bryant@gmail.com – Internet: http://brymar-consulting.com
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12/2/2016: Marine Safety Center issues Ballast Water Management System (BWMS) type-approval certificate to Optimarin AS
Maritime CommonsFriday, December 2, 2016 - 10:03 AM
Today, the Coast Guard Marine Safety Center issued the first U.S. Coast Guard Ballast Water Management System Type Approval Certificate to Norwegian manufacturer Optimarin AS after a detailed review of the type approval application determined the system met the requirements of 46 CFR 162.060. The [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 2 December 2016
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingFriday, December 2, 2016 - 7:02 AM
Headlines:
DOJ – $40 million penalty for pollution;
Treasury – countries requiring cooperation with boycott;
Australia – ship detention upheld; and
Singapore – Annual Administrative Fee scheme.
December 2, 2016
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12/1/2016: Best practices for leap second event occurring Dec. 31, 2016
Maritime CommonsThursday, December 1, 2016 - 2:23 PM
A leap second will be applied to Coordinated Universal Time on Dec. 31, 2016. To be fully prepared, please read the "Best Practices for Leap Second Event Occurring on Dec. 31, 2016" document. [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 1 December 2016
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingThursday, December 1, 2016 - 6:36 AM
Headlines:
NTSB – El Faro docket to be reopened;
MARAD – cargo preference financing;
USCG – Polar Code overview;
Louisiana – FTZ notification;
British Columbia – crude oil tanker moratorium;
India – VGM compliance extension; and
Singapore – electronic certificates.
December 1, 2016
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11/30/2016: Polar Code – An overview
Maritime CommonsWednesday, November 30, 2016 - 2:28 PM
The International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters, commonly known as the Polar Code, is a ship-focused code with specific provisions that enhance the design, operations, and equipment standards of vessels operating in Arctic and Antarctic waters. The Polar Code will enter into force on Jan [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 30 November 2016
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingWednesday, November 30, 2016 - 6:20 AM
Headlines:
DOT – PNT RFI;
USCG – MOC with Transport Canada;
House – bill introduced to reform DHS;
Singapore – passenger ferry grounding;
UK – MOU with Scotland re MCA; and
UK – maritime passenger rights.
November 30, 2016
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