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4/10/2018: Navigation Center 2017 Year in Review
Maritime CommonsTuesday, April 10, 2018 - 8:00 AM
The 2017 Year in Review highlights NAVCEN’s work with maritime stakeholders, interagency partners, and GPS users worldwide to modernize the delivery of Marine Safety Information. [ Read Full Article ]
4/9/2018: Inmarsat network migration impact on maritime distress and safety services
Maritime CommonsMonday, April 9, 2018 - 1:24 PM
Editor's note: This post was updated April 10, 2018 to reflect that Inmarsat will begin the migration 1400 UTC May 9, 2018 instead of April 16, 2018, as originally announced. For the latest information, visit the Inmarsat website provided in our blog post. Inmarsat announced that it will migrate [ Read Full Article ]
4/9/2018: Recap of the 5th Session of the IMO Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment
Maritime CommonsMonday, April 9, 2018 - 1:11 PM
The Sub-Committee established three ad hoc working groups on fire protection, life-saving appliances, and the development of measures for onboard lifting appliances and winches, and an ad hoc drafting group on the develop of guidelines for cold ironing of ships. [ Read Full Article ]
4/6/2018: Congratulations to the latest E-Zero designees
Maritime CommonsFriday, April 6, 2018 - 7:21 AM
In an effort to better recognize those companies, operators, and vessels that have earned the E-Zero designation on their QUALSHIP 21 certificate, Maritime Commons will periodically publish the names of the latest vessels to earn the E-Zero designation. [ Read Full Article ]
4/5/2018: New issue of ‘Drill Down’ now available
Maritime CommonsThursday, April 5, 2018 - 7:06 AM
This issue of Drill Down will be the first of a series providing basic fundamental explanations of the “what, where, and how” of offshore oil and gas exploration, starting with hydrocarbons and hydro-carbon reservoirs.
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4/5/2018: New Form CG-835V Vessel Inspection Requirements
Maritime CommonsThursday, April 5, 2018 - 7:00 AM
Form CG-835V Vessel Inspection Requirements is specifically tailored to capture more detailed deficiency data in a manner that is aligned with globally accepted Port State Control methodologies. The CG-835V was developed in conjunction with corresponding enhancements to the Coast Guard’s internal [ Read Full Article ]
4/4/2018: Marine Safety Center receives two applications for ballast water management system type approval
Maritime CommonsWednesday, April 4, 2018 - 2:46 PM
The Marine Safety Center received its 11th and 12th applications, for the BallastAce system, manufactured by JFE Engineering Corporation, and the GloEn-Patrol system, manufactured by Panasia Co., Ltd, respectively. [ Read Full Article ]
4/4/2018: Summary of recent Towing Safety Advisory Committee meeting
Maritime CommonsWednesday, April 4, 2018 - 9:37 AM
The Towing Safety Advisory Committee held its spring public meeting March 20-21 in Charleston, South Carolina. The Committee swore in new members, deliberated on the current tasks, and received public comments. [ Read Full Article ]
4/4/2018: Marine Safety Alert 04/18 – Operation of main propulsion and essential auxiliary machinery
Maritime CommonsWednesday, April 4, 2018 - 9:25 AM
This alert is issued to inform operators of the role that the main propulsion lube oil system was found to have played in the EL FARO casualty. This alert also recommends that operators, especially ship engineers, review the operational procedures and limitations of vital propulsion machinery, and [ Read Full Article ]
4/4/2018: National Boating Safety Advisory Council meeting scheduled
Maritime CommonsWednesday, April 4, 2018 - 9:06 AM
The National Boating Safety Advisory Council and its Subcommittees will meet May 8-10, 2018 in Portland, Oregon, to discuss issues relating to recreational boating safety. These meetings will be open to the public. [ Read Full Article ]