APMA Blog Feeds
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5/1/2017: Latest issue of OCS NCOE’s “Drill Down” now available
Maritime CommonsMonday, May 1, 2017 - 7:32 AM
In this issue, experts talk about characteristics and operating parameters of mobile offshore drilling units. [ Read Full Article ]
4/28/2017: Coast Guard marine planning instruction
Maritime CommonsFriday, April 28, 2017 - 1:21 PM
The Coast Guard has a major role in maintaining the U.S. Marine Transportation System (MTS); the more than 25,000 miles of inland, intracoastal and coastal waterways that connect the United States to the rest of the world and facilitate more than $4.5 trillion in trade every year. To ensure the U.S [ Read Full Article ]
4/28/2017: Change 3 to Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) 8-01, Approval of Navigation Equipment
Maritime CommonsFriday, April 28, 2017 - 11:32 AM
The Coast Guard recently published change 3 to Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) 8-01, Approval of Navigation Equipment. The Circular provides voluntary guidance for approval of navigation equipment, as required under Regulation V/18, of the International Convention for the Safety of [ Read Full Article ]
4/24/2017: Guidance for credentialing officers of towing vessels
Maritime CommonsMonday, April 24, 2017 - 4:21 PM
Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) 03-16 provides Coast Guard guidelines for credentialing officers of towing vessels. Mariners commencing training and assessment toward an officer of towing vessels endorsement should use the TOARs contained in NVIC 03-16. Mariners should plan [ Read Full Article ]
4/21/2017: Vessel documentation application priority handling criteria
Maritime CommonsFriday, April 21, 2017 - 8:48 AM
NVDC provides instructions and information for vessel owners to request expedited processing of vessel documentation applications. [ Read Full Article ]
4/21/2017: Great Lakes – Regulated Navigation Areas and Safety Zones
Maritime CommonsFriday, April 21, 2017 - 7:27 AM
This supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking seeks to add regulated navigation areas and safety zones in Green Bay, Lake Erie Islands, and Saginaw Bay. [ Read Full Article ]
4/14/2017: New E-Zero initiative will recognize exceptional compliance
Maritime CommonsFriday, April 14, 2017 - 10:27 AM
E-Zero is part of the existing QUALSHIP 21 program and recognizes exceptional compliance across multiple environmental areas. [ Read Full Article ]
4/14/2017: 2016 Port State Control Annual Report posted
Maritime CommonsFriday, April 14, 2017 - 9:51 AM
The report provides 2016 key statistics related to the enforcement of multiple international regulations. [ Read Full Article ]
4/13/2017: Connecticut Maritime Association’s 2017 Shipping Conference – Remarks from Rear Admiral Steven Poulin, First District Commander
Maritime CommonsThursday, April 13, 2017 - 12:56 PM
In our final post in the CMA 2017 series, Poulin talks about Coast Guard initiatives and programs related to seafarers’ professionalism and well-being. [ Read Full Article ]
4/11/2017: National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee meeting scheduled
Maritime CommonsTuesday, April 11, 2017 - 7:52 AM
Meeting scheduled May 16-17, 2017, in New Orleans. [ Read Full Article ]