APMA Blog Feeds
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10/6/2016: LGC NCOE and industry experts provide technical training for future Coast Guard LNG fueled vessel inspectors
Maritime CommonsThursday, October 6, 2016 - 10:15 AM
The Liquefied Gas Carrier National Center of Expertise works with the private sector to train Coast Guard LNG fueled vessel inspectors. [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 6 October 2016
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingThursday, October 6, 2016 - 7:07 AM
Headlines:
Southeast US – Hurricane Matthew;
Court – award of attorney fees;
Panama Canal – neopanamax booking slots;
Singapore – bunkering enhancements; and
UK – guidance re life-saving appliances.
October 6, 2016
Bryant’s Maritime Blog Bryant’s Maritime Consulting – 4845 SW 91st [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 5 October 2016
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingWednesday, October 5, 2016 - 6:34 AM
Headlines:
South Florida – Port Condition X-ray;
Key West – Port Condition X-ray;
USCG – Alert re towing of large rigs;
USCG – BWM system type-approval summary;
Red Sea – special warning;
MTSNAC – meeting on 18-19 October;
DOT – USMMA cultural assessment;
House – National Freight [ Read Full Article ]
10/4/2016: Safety alert – Towing operations
Maritime CommonsTuesday, October 4, 2016 - 10:44 AM
The Coast Guard issued a safety alert reminding owners and operators of businesses and vessels associated with the towing of large drilling rigs, such as semi-submersibles, conical or other types of non-standard tows, of the importance of planning for such significant towing operations. [ Read Full Article ]
10/4/2016: BWMTech North America 2016 – US type-approval process, US vs. IMO standards
Maritime CommonsTuesday, October 4, 2016 - 9:00 AM
Recap of presentations at the 2016 BWMTech Conference. This is part one of a two-part series and focuses on the U.S. type-approval process and the differences between the U.S. and IMO standards. [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 4 October 2016
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingTuesday, October 4, 2016 - 6:52 AM
Headlines:
USCG – hurricane & heavy weather contingency plans;
South Florida – Port Condition Whiskey;
USCG – El Faro investigation update;
USCG – cyber risk management;
Hawaii – MHI insular false killer whale;
Panama Canal – Pilot Portable Units;
UK – MAIB Safety Digest; and
MS [ Read Full Article ]
10/3/2016: Cyber risk management in the marine transportation system
Maritime CommonsMonday, October 3, 2016 - 12:45 PM
October is nationally recognized as Cyber Security Awareness Month, and there is no better time to discuss the importance of cybersecurity and the Coast Guard’s role in cyber risk management. [ Read Full Article ]
10/3/2016: Remembering El Faro
Maritime CommonsMonday, October 3, 2016 - 12:33 PM
It has been one year since the tragic loss of the cargo ship El Faro and her 33 crew members. I encourage everyone in the maritime community to take a few moments to remember them, and reflect on the hazards faced by all seafarers. This is an extremely difficult milestone for the families and loved [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Newsletter – 3 October 2016
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingMonday, October 3, 2016 - 7:00 AM
Headlines:
MARAD – MSP Operating Agreement solicitation;
CBP – electronic drawback and duty deferral entry filings;
DOT – GPS adjacent band compatibility assessment;
DOJ – proposed consent decree;
CMTS – webinar on Panama Canal Expansion Project;
USCG – DGPS operational assessments;
USCG – [ Read Full Article ]
9/30/2016: Recap of the 56th Meeting of the Civil GPS Service Interface Committee
Maritime CommonsFriday, September 30, 2016 - 2:46 PM
The 56th Meeting of the Civil GPS Service Interface Committee (CGSIC), was held September 12-13, 2016, at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon, in conjunction with the Institute Of Navigation’s Global Navigation Satellite System conference. [ Read Full Article ]