APMA Blog Feeds
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6/15/2016: Congressional hearing alert
Maritime CommonsWednesday, June 15, 2016 - 8:19 AM
Today, Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Paul Zukunft will testify before a Congressional hearing discussing Coast Guard increasing duties, with a focus on drug and migrant interdiction. [ Read Full Article ]
6/14/2016: Amendment to Code of Federal Regulations: Renaming of Coast Guard sector
Maritime CommonsTuesday, June 14, 2016 - 1:12 PM
The Coast Guard is amending the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) to reflect its renaming of Coast Guard Sector Baltimore as Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region. [ Read Full Article ]
6/14/2016: Cooperative Research and Development Agreement: Small unmanned aircraft systems research
Maritime CommonsTuesday, June 14, 2016 - 10:40 AM
The Coast Guard announced its intent to enter into a cooperative research and development agreement (CRADA) with several companies to evaluate small unmanned aircraft systems and their airborne sensors, to determine their potential for use in a maritime environment by a first responder and [ Read Full Article ]
6/14/2016: Cooperative Research and Development Agreement: Laser eye protection
Maritime CommonsTuesday, June 14, 2016 - 10:33 AM
The Coast Guard announced its intent to enter into a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement with Metamaterials Technologies USA Inc. to evaluate and test the advantages, disadvantages, required technology enhancements, performance, costs and other issues associated with LEP technology. [ Read Full Article ]
6/14/2016: Cooperative Research and Development Agreement: Diesel outboard engine development
Maritime CommonsTuesday, June 14, 2016 - 10:15 AM
The Coast Guard announced its intent to enter into a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement with Cox Powertrain (Cox) to evaluate and test the advantages, disadvantages, required technology enhancements, performance, costs and other issues associated with diesel outboard engine technology. [ Read Full Article ]
6/14/2016: Congressional hearing alert
Maritime CommonsTuesday, June 14, 2016 - 7:38 AM
Today, Coast Guard Vice Commandant Adm. Charles Michel will testify before a Congressional Hearing focused on Coast Guard resources and mission needs. [ Read Full Article ]
6/13/2016: Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 effectiveness
Maritime CommonsMonday, June 13, 2016 - 12:17 PM
U.S. Coast Guard Captains of the Port (COTP) have been working with the maritime industry to effectively implement the MTSA regulations since 2004. The industry and the Coast Guard share a common goal in this effort – to keep our facilities secure. The Coast Guard Office of Port and Facility [ Read Full Article ]
6/10/2016: Update on Subchapter M from the Towing Vessel National Center of Expertise
Maritime CommonsFriday, June 10, 2016 - 5:51 PM
Today, the Office of the Federal Register posted notice of the Subchapter M rule to the public inspection webpage. Once published, Subchapter M will establish safety regulations governing the inspection and standards of towing vessels, while providing a safety management system compliance option. [ Read Full Article ]
6/10/2016: IMO Approves Interim Guidelines on Maritime Cyber Risk Management
Maritime CommonsFriday, June 10, 2016 - 10:35 AM
The International Maritime Organization approved the Interim Guidelines on Maritime Cyber Risk Management to provide high-level recommendations to safeguard shipping from current and emerging cyber-related threats and vulnerabilities. [ Read Full Article ]
6/10/2016: Vapor control system policy letter announcement
Maritime CommonsFriday, June 10, 2016 - 10:34 AM
The Coast Guard posted clarification and guidance for the implementation of marine vapor control systems. [ Read Full Article ]