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Federal Register Notice: Public meeting in preparation for International Maritime Organization PPR 10 meeting

Maritime CommonsTuesday, March 14, 2023 - 10:53 AM
The Department of State announced in the Federal Register it will conduct a public meeting at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, both in-person at Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, DC, and via Microsoft Teams. The primary purpose of the meeting is to prepare for the 10th session of the [ Read Full Article ]

Office of Design and Engineering Standards (CG-ENG) creates centralized email address

Maritime CommonsFriday, March 10, 2023 - 2:16 PM
The Office of Design and Engineering Standards (CG-ENG) has created a centralized email address, CGENG@uscg.mil, which acts as a “switchboard,” and forwards any inquiries or requests to the appropriate CG-ENG member(s) or division(s). [ Read Full Article ]

National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY2023 (H.R. 7776) – SEC. 11508: ATB Manning

Maritime CommonsTuesday, March 7, 2023 - 12:59 PM
The Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance has provided a post for owners or managing operators of a towing vessel that makes up an Articulated Tug-Barge (ATB) who may be affected by National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY2023 (H.R. 7776) – SEC. 11508: ATB Manning. [ Read Full Article ]

Federal Register Notice: Notice of Publication of Vessel Traffic Services National Standards for Operating COMDTINST 16630.3B

Maritime CommonsTuesday, March 7, 2023 - 10:55 AM
The Coast Guard announces the publication of the Vessel Traffic Services National Standards of Operating Commandant Instruction (COMDTINST) 16630.3B. This instruction replaces the Vessel Traffic Services National Standards of Operating Procedures COMDTINST M16630.3A. This instruction provides [ Read Full Article ]

MSIB: Transportation Worker Identification Credential(TWIC) reader rule delayed

Maritime CommonsFriday, March 3, 2023 - 1:39 PM
On December 23, 2022, the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (H.R. 7776) was signed into law, which includes section 11804(c) that delays implementation of Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Reader Requirements for covered facilities until at [ Read Full Article ]

Marine Safety Alert: Ensuring proper configuration of digital selective calling (DSC)-equipped radios

Maritime CommonsThursday, March 2, 2023 - 11:34 AM
The Coast Guard Office of Investigations and Analysis has released Marine Safety Alert 03-23 to remind marine radio users of the importance and value of properly configuring their Digital Selective Calling (DSC)-equipped Very High Frequency (VHF) radios to enable proper function during an emergency [ Read Full Article ]

Final Rule: Great Lakes Pilotage Rates-2023 Annual Ratemaking and Review of Methodology

Maritime CommonsMonday, February 27, 2023 - 1:13 PM
The Coast Guard announced in the Federal Register the establishment of new base pilotage rates for the 2023 shipping season. This rule will adjust the pilotage rates to account for changes in district operating expenses, an increase in the number of pilots, and anticipated inflation. These changes [ Read Full Article ]

MSIB: Updating contact information for TWIC and MMC eligibility determinations

Maritime CommonsFriday, February 24, 2023 - 2:17 PM
The Coast Guard Inspections and Compliance Directorate has released Marine Safety Alert 02-23, to advise mariners to keep their contact information up to date with both TSA and the Coast Guard National Maritime Center (NMC) to assist in the timely resolution of TWIC eligibility issues should they [ Read Full Article ]

Solicitation for the Rear Admiral Richard E. Bennis Award for Excellence in Maritime Security

Maritime CommonsFriday, February 17, 2023 - 9:35 AM
The Coast Guard is proud to announce the opening of the solicitation period for nominations of the Rear Admiral Richard E. Bennis Award for Excellence in Maritime Security. Nominations will be accepted until March 31, 2023. [ Read Full Article ]

Marine Safety Alert: Engine room exhaust hazards on fishing vessels

Maritime CommonsThursday, February 16, 2023 - 11:56 AM
This Safety Alert addresses the importance of installing noncombustible materials in machinery space boundaries with dry exhaust systems. [ Read Full Article ]

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