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7/12/2017: 60-day public comment period opens for draft NVIC addressing cyber risk at MTSA facilities
Maritime CommonsWednesday, July 12, 2017 - 11:09 AM
The Office of Port and Facility Compliance encourages public comment through the Federal Register on a draft Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular that provides clarification and guidance on implementing a cyber risk management governance program. [ Read Full Article ]
7/6/2017: New IMO Life Safety Performance Criteria Guidelines
Maritime CommonsThursday, July 6, 2017 - 9:38 AM
The International Maritime Organization's Maritime Safety Committee recently approved the Guidelines for the Selection of Life Safety Performance Criteria for use in Alternative Design and Arrangements for Fire Safety. [ Read Full Article ]
7/5/2017: Acceptable U.S. Ballast Water Management Methods vs. BWM Convention Methods
Maritime CommonsWednesday, July 5, 2017 - 2:16 PM
The purpose of this bulletin is to remind masters, owners/operators, agents and persons-in-charge of vessels that the United States is not signatory to the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ship's Ballast Water and Sediment (BWM Convention) and that vessels discharging [ Read Full Article ]
6/30/2017: Well intervention, hurricane preps, & fixed platform safety: Recap of remarks during Offshore Operators Committee general meeting
Maritime CommonsMonday, July 3, 2017 - 8:00 AM
This post provides a summary of remarks by Capt. Joshua Reynolds, OCS Officer in Charge, Marine Inspections, during the Offshore Operators Committee's general meeting earlier this month. Reynolds talked about the industry-led Well Intervention Risk Analysis, compliance with Coast Guard means of [ Read Full Article ]
6/30/2017: National Boating Safety Advisory Council vacancies
Maritime CommonsFriday, June 30, 2017 - 9:04 AM
The Coast Guard is considering applications for seven positions on the Council that expire or become vacant Jan. 1, 2018. [ Read Full Article ]
6/30/2017: IMO approves resolution on cyber risk management
Maritime CommonsFriday, June 30, 2017 - 9:00 AM
The resolution affirms that approved safety management systems should take cyber risk management into account in accordance with the objectives and requirements of the International Safety Management Code. [ Read Full Article ]
6/29/2017: Cargo disruption a reminder that cyber risks are real
Maritime CommonsThursday, June 29, 2017 - 1:20 PM
Rear Adm. Thomas provides his thoughts on the current incident involving APM facilities and the importance of incorporating cyber risk management into all facets of shipboard operations. [ Read Full Article ]
6/29/2017: Coast Guard to conduct Ports and Waterways Safety Assessment on Hudson River
Maritime CommonsThursday, June 29, 2017 - 10:06 AM
In 2016, the U.S. Coast Guard promulgated an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to seek comprehensive public input and examine whether there is a need for a proposed rule on new anchorage grounds on the Hudson River to promote safe navigation. After a review of the comments, Rear Adm. Steven [ Read Full Article ]
6/28/2017: Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection Capt. Josh Reynolds answers questions on building a safety culture vs. a compliance culture in the offshore community
Maritime CommonsWednesday, June 28, 2017 - 11:53 AM
As a follow on to our post covering last month’s Offshore Technology Conference, Maritime Commons is providing a summary of responses to questions asked by attendees during the conference as well questions submitted to conference organizers in advance. All responses were provided by Capt. Joshua [ Read Full Article ]
6/28/2017: Recap of Offshore Technology Conference remarks by Capt. Joshua Reynolds, OCS Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection,
Maritime CommonsWednesday, June 28, 2017 - 11:33 AM
In May, Capt. Joshua Reynolds with the 8th District Outer Continental Shelf Officer in Charge of Marine Inspections, participated in panels facilitated by the Offshore Operator's Committee and Center for Offshore Safety at this year's Offshore Technology Conference in Houston. Reynolds remarks [ Read Full Article ]