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2/8/2018: Chemical Transportation Advisory Committee meeting
Maritime CommonsThursday, February 8, 2018 - 10:49 AM
The Chemical Transportation Advisory Committee and its subcommittees will meet in Houston, Texas, March 6-8, 2018, to discuss committee matters relating to the safe and secure marine transportation of hazardous materials. These meetings will be open to the public. [ Read Full Article ]
2/6/2018: Meridian Global Consulting, LLC, approved as third-party organization under Subchapter M
Maritime CommonsTuesday, February 6, 2018 - 9:57 AM
The Towing Vessel National Center of Expertise posted on its website Feb. 2, 2018, that the Coast Guard approved Meridian Global Consulting, LLC as a third-party organization to carry out certain functions in accordance with Subchapter M. [ Read Full Article ]
2/6/2018: Direct submission of medical certificate applications to the NMC
Maritime CommonsTuesday, February 6, 2018 - 9:07 AM
Beginning Feb. 1, 2018, mariners may submit medical certificate only applications (CG-719K and CG-719KE forms) directly to the National Maritime Center. Regional Exam Centers will continue to accept medical certificate applications. [ Read Full Article ]
2/2/2018: Coast Guard members speaking at LNG & Alternative Fuels Symposium
Maritime CommonsFriday, February 2, 2018 - 12:47 PM
Coast Guard members will be participating in several panel sessions during the LNG & Alternative Fuels Symposium in Seattle, Feb. 8, 2018. Maritime Commons will bring post-conference coverage to our readers who are unable to attend and we invite you […] [ Read Full Article ]
2/2/2018: Don’t wait to schedule your towing vessel’s initial COI inspection
Maritime CommonsFriday, February 2, 2018 - 11:23 AM
From the desk of Capt. Matt Edwards, chief, Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance On July 20, 2018, towing vessel owners and operators will be responsible for ensuring that their vessels comply with the provisions of 46 CFR Subchapter M. As […] [ Read Full Article ]
2/2/2018: Public comment period open on two proposed Saint Lawrence Seaway anchorages
Maritime CommonsFriday, February 2, 2018 - 9:00 AM
The Coast Guard announced in the Federal Register a proposal to establish two new anchorage areas to be known as Carleton Island Anchorage and Tibbetts Point Anchorage.
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2/1/2018: Summary of Congressional testimony regarding El Faro reports
Maritime CommonsThursday, February 1, 2018 - 9:58 AM
Rear Admiral John Nadeau, assistant commandant for prevention policy, testified Jan. 30, 2018, before the House Coast Guard & Maritime Transportation Subcommittee, during a hearing titled, “Examination of Reports on the El Faro Marine Casualty.” Testifying alongside Nadeau were the Hon. Earl [ Read Full Article ]
1/30/2018: Cruise Ship NCOE releases updated Field Notice 01-18, “Tender & Excursion Vessels”
Maritime CommonsTuesday, January 30, 2018 - 2:00 PM
Field Notice 01-18 provides amplifying guidance explaining the difference between a tender vessel and an excursion vessel onboard a foreign passenger vessel. This notice is intended for foreign passenger vessels operating in the U.S. using small vessels stored onboard the ship for excursion [ Read Full Article ]
1/30/2018: U.S. Maritime Alert 2018-002A – Insurgency in the Port of Aden, Yemen
Maritime CommonsTuesday, January 30, 2018 - 1:41 PM
A U.S. Maritime Alert was issued Jan. 29, 2018, warning mariners about possible increased insurgent activity in the city of Aden. [ Read Full Article ]
1/29/2018: Adm. Nadeau to testify before Congress on El Faro final action memo
Maritime CommonsMonday, January 29, 2018 - 4:07 PM
Rear Admiral John Nadeau, assistant commandant for prevention policy, will testify before the House Coast Guard & Maritime Transportation Subcommittee Jan. 30, 2018, in a hearing titled, "Examination of reports on the El Faro marine casualty." [ Read Full Article ]