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8/8/2017: Information collection request to Office of Management and Budget – Alterations to marine portable tanks

Maritime CommonsTuesday, August 8, 2017 - 7:00 AM
The Coast Guard seeks comments on an extension of its approval for the collection of information for Approval of Alterations to Marine Portable Tanks; Approval of Non-Specification Portable Tanks without change. Comments must be received by Oct. 6, 2017. [ Read Full Article ]

8/7/2017: Collection of Information under review by Office of Management and Budget – direct user fees

Maritime CommonsMonday, August 7, 2017 - 8:59 AM
The Coast Guard seeks comments on an extension of its approval for the collection of information for Direct User Fees for Inspection or Examination of U.S. and Foreign Commercial Vessels without change. Comments must be received by Sept. 6, 2017. [ Read Full Article ]

8/7/2017: Information Collection Request to Office of Management and Budget – Small passenger vessels

Maritime CommonsMonday, August 7, 2017 - 8:51 AM
The information requirements are necessary for the proper administration and enforcement of the program on safety of commercial vessels as it affects small passenger vessels. The requirements affect small passenger vessels (under 100 gross tons) that carry more than 6 passengers. Comments must be [ Read Full Article ]

8/7/2017: Coast Guard seeking feedback on content of Passenger Operations Cybersecurity Framework Profile

Maritime CommonsMonday, August 7, 2017 - 8:15 AM
A profile implements the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, which was developed in 2014 to address and manage cybersecurity risk in a cost-effective way based on business needs and without placing additional regulatory requirements on businesses. The profile is how organizations align the Framework’s [ Read Full Article ]

8/4/2017: Homeport Internet Portal version 2.0 to go live in September

Maritime CommonsFriday, August 4, 2017 - 10:29 AM
For the past year, the Coast Guard has been working to develop the next generation of Homeport that will provide a better user experience and improve the security of user information. Upgrades will include fewer site navigation menus and more efficient and secure search functions. Homeport 2.0 is [ Read Full Article ]

8/4/2017: Witness schedule for F/V Destination marine board of investigation set

Maritime CommonsFriday, August 4, 2017 - 9:42 AM
This post provides information on the witness testimony schedule and options for remote public viewing of the fishing vessel Destination marine board of investigation (MBI). The hearing session will focus on weather and human factors as well as the mechanical state and stability of the vessel [ Read Full Article ]

8/4/2017: Top U.S., Canadian Coast Guard leaders hold summit

Maritime CommonsFriday, August 4, 2017 - 8:41 AM
During the Summit, senior representatives from each organization discussed issues specific to executing responsibilities to prepare for and respond to oil and hazardous substance events under the auspices of their bilateral Joint Marine Pollution Contingency Plan. [ Read Full Article ]

8/4/2017: Applications for Tankerman PIC restricted to fuel transfers on towing vessels

Maritime CommonsFriday, August 4, 2017 - 8:22 AM
The National Maritime Center announced Thursday that the Coast Guard is now accepting applications for Tankerman PIC Restricted to Fuel Transfers on Towing Vessels. A new checklist and sample sea service letter are available on the NMC website to assist mariners with these applications. [ Read Full Article ]

8/3/2017: Marine Safety Alert 08-17 – Knowing your high seas comms equipment may save your life

Maritime CommonsThursday, August 3, 2017 - 2:25 PM
Recent inquiries by Coast Guard marine inspectors indicate that a large number of vessel operators and ship masters continue to rely on outdated high seas communications frequencies when communicating with the Coast Guard. This Safety Alert reminds all mariners of the appropriate use of Single Side [ Read Full Article ]

8/3/2017: Coast Guard, Mexican navy sign joint pollution response contingency plan

Maritime CommonsThursday, August 3, 2017 - 11:00 AM
The Mexico-U.S. Joint Contingency Plan covers various components of a cross-border response, such as coordination and levels of command roles and responsibilities; planning and preparedness; meetings and exercises; operational elements such as mechanical recovery and dispersant usage; trans- [ Read Full Article ]

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