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5/9/2019: Summary of latest Towing Safety Advisory Committee meeting
Maritime CommonsThursday, May 9, 2019 - 9:22 AM
The committee deliberated on current tasks, discussed new business, and received public comments. Attendees represented the Coast Guard, the towing and barge industry, engineers, pilots/masters, port authorities, terminal operators, offshore operators, and the public. [ Read Full Article ]
5/7/2019: Congressional hearing alert – Maritime infrastructure vulnerabilities in an emerging Arctic
Maritime CommonsTuesday, May 7, 2019 - 3:42 PM
U.S. Coast Guard Vice Commandant Adm. Charles W. Ray will testify at a Congressional hearing focused on the Arctic May 8, 2019, at 2 p.m. Eastern. He will testify before the House Coast Guard & Maritime Transportation Subcommittee about maritime infrastructure vulnerabilities in the Arctic [ Read Full Article ]
5/6/2019: Mitigation efforts due to lapse in fiscal year 2019 appropriations and partial government shutdown
Maritime CommonsMonday, May 6, 2019 - 2:47 PM
Due to a continued backlog of credential applications and increased net processing time of both mariner credential applications and medical certificate applications caused by the lapse in appropriations and shutdown of National Maritime Center operations, several updated actions are being taken. [ Read Full Article ]
5/6/2019: Notice requesting comments on collection of information under review by Office of Management and Budget
Maritime CommonsMonday, May 6, 2019 - 2:06 PM
The Coast Guard announced in the Federal Register it is seeking comments on whether an Information Collection Request should be granted based on the collection being necessary for the proper performance of departmental functions. Comments must be received by June 5, 2019. [ Read Full Article ]
5/3/2019: Stay “face up” – Try on your lifejacket in a controlled water environment to ensure proper fit
Maritime CommonsFriday, May 3, 2019 - 1:23 PM
The Coast Guard recommends everyone try on their lifejacket in a controlled water environment to ensure proper fit and performance on their body. All Coast Guard approved lifejackets meet industry standards and Coast Guard requirements for construction, performance, and manufacturing. However, the [ Read Full Article ]
5/2/2019: Marine Safety Center issues ballast water management system type approval certificate to Wärtsilä Water Systems, Ltd.
Maritime CommonsThursday, May 2, 2019 - 11:35 AM
The Coast Guard Marine Safety Center has issued the 18th U.S. Coast Guard Ballast Water Management System Type Approval Certificate to Wärtsilä Water Systems, Ltd. The treatment principle of the Wärtsilä Aquarius UV BWMS consists of filtration with UV treatment at uptake and discharge. [ Read Full Article ]
5/1/2019: Inmarsat C users – FCC announces it will withdraw as an accounting authority in 2020
Maritime CommonsWednesday, May 1, 2019 - 12:02 PM
The FCC announced that it will stop performing the functions of an accounting authority for international maritime mobile communications on April 22, 2020. Users who have relied on the FCC as an accounting authority need to affirmatively select a different accounting authority prior to that date. [ Read Full Article ]
4/29/2019: Recap of remarks by Pacific Area commander during Arctic Encounter Symposium
Maritime CommonsMonday, April 29, 2019 - 8:42 AM
U.S. Coast Guard Vice Adm. Linda Fagan delivered a keynote speech and participated in panel discussions April 26, 2019, at the Arctic Encounter Symposium in Seattle. Fagan is the commander of the Coast Guard's Pacific Area and discussed the Coast Guard Arctic Strategic Outlook, new fleet of Polar [ Read Full Article ]
4/29/2019: Change 5 to NVIC 09-02, “Guidelines for the Area Maritime Security Committees and Area Maritime Security Plans for U.S. Ports”
Maritime CommonsMonday, April 29, 2019 - 8:23 AM
The updated NVIC provides guidance to Coast Guard operational commanders, Area Maritime Security Committee members, and the maritime community with the development and maintenance of Area Maritime Security Assessments, Area Maritime Security Plans, and promotes unity of effort among all [ Read Full Article ]
4/26/2019: Coast Guard, EPA to hold in-person listening session on Vessel Incidental Discharge Act
Maritime CommonsFriday, April 26, 2019 - 7:37 AM
The two-day listening session will be held May 29-30, 2019, at the US Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York. During the session, the EPA and the USCG will provide a general overview of VIDA, a summary of regulatory considerations for specific incidental discharges, including an [ Read Full Article ]