APMA Blog Feeds
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3/22/2016: Information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget – Barges carrying bulk hazardous materials
Maritime CommonsTuesday, March 22, 2016 - 12:18 PM
The Coast Guard seeks comment from owners and operators of tank barges on the approval of a revision to a currently approved collection for barges carrying bulk hazardous materials. [ Read Full Article ]
3/22/2016: National Boating Safety Advisory Council vacancies
Maritime CommonsTuesday, March 22, 2016 - 12:16 PM
The Coast Guard seeks applications for membership on the National Boating Safety Advisory Council to advise the Coast Guard on recreational boating safety regulations and other major boating safety matters. [ Read Full Article ]
3/18/2016: National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee; vacancies
Maritime CommonsFriday, March 18, 2016 - 12:15 PM
The Coast Guard seeks applications six positions on the National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee to advise on the exploration of offshore mineral and energy resources. [ Read Full Article ]
3/18/2016: Cooperative research and development agreement – Robotic aircraft for maritime public safety
Maritime CommonsFriday, March 18, 2016 - 12:13 PM
The Coast Guard announces its intent to enter into a cooperative research and development agreement with several companies to evaluate small unmanned aircraft systems and their airborne sensors, to determine their potential for use in a maritime environment. [ Read Full Article ]
3/18/2016: Information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget – Offshore supply vessels
Maritime CommonsFriday, March 18, 2016 - 12:12 PM
The Coast Guard seeks comment on the approval of a revision to a currently approved collection for offshore supply vessels, Title 46 CFR Subchapter L. [ Read Full Article ]
3/18/2016: Collection of information under review by the Office of Management and Budget – Display of fire control plans for vessels
Maritime CommonsFriday, March 18, 2016 - 12:11 PM
The Coast Guard seeks comment on the approval of a revision to a currently approved collection for the display of fire control plans for vessels. [ Read Full Article ]
3/17/2016: Coast Guard and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission – Voluntary cyber reviews
Maritime CommonsThursday, March 17, 2016 - 3:59 PM
Last week, the Coast Guard met with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to discuss collaboration on voluntary Cyber Architecture Reviews for MTSA-regulated LNG facilities. [ Read Full Article ]
3/17/2016: U.S. Regulations, salvage and marine firefighting – Verification and improving capability
Maritime CommonsThursday, March 17, 2016 - 11:37 AM
This post provides information on the Coast Guard’s role in vessel planning for salvage and marine firefighting response and an update regarding current activity related to implementation of recent salvage and marine firefighting regulations. [ Read Full Article ]
3/16/2016: Updates from the Coast Guard’s Navigation Center
Maritime CommonsWednesday, March 16, 2016 - 3:46 PM
Read an update from the Navigation Center’s commanding officer on operations and 2016 agenda items for NAVCEN. [ Read Full Article ]
3/16/2017: New merchant mariner credential booklets
Maritime CommonsWednesday, March 16, 2016 - 3:44 PM
The National Maritime Center has refreshed the Merchant Mariner Credential booklet to feature an improved layout and cover with new graphic images. [ Read Full Article ]