APMA Blog Feeds
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12/19/2018: Marine Safety Center issues Ballast Water Management System Type Approval Certificate to De Nora Water Technologies Texas, LLC
Maritime CommonsWednesday, December 19, 2018 - 10:30 AM
The Coast Guard Marine Safety Center issued the 15th Ballast Water Management System Type Approval Certificate to De Nora Water Technologies Texas, LLC, after a detailed review of the manufacturer’s type approval application determined the system met the requirements of 46 CFR 162.060. [ Read Full Article ]
12/19/2018: Congratulations to the latest E-Zero designees
Maritime CommonsWednesday, December 19, 2018 - 9:52 AM
In an effort to better recognize those companies, operators, and vessels that have earned the E-Zero designation on their QUALSHIP 21 certificate, Maritime Commons will periodically publish the names of the latest vessels to earn the E-Zero designation. [ Read Full Article ]
12/18/2018: Cyber risk management – best practices for the towing industry
Maritime CommonsTuesday, December 18, 2018 - 1:49 PM
As a courtesy to our readers, Maritime Commons is sharing American Waterways Operators’ newly released best practices guide, designed to help the towing industry identify and manage cyber risks and detect and respond to cyber attacks or accidents. [ Read Full Article ]
12/18/2018: Comment period extended – Draft Merchant Mariner Medical Manual
Maritime CommonsTuesday, December 18, 2018 - 1:42 PM
The Coast Guard announced in the Federal Register that it is extending the public comment period on the Draft Merchant Mariner Medical Manual notice of availability until Feb. 13, 2019. [ Read Full Article ]
12/17/2018: Recreational vessels and 5-year COD renewals
Maritime CommonsMonday, December 17, 2018 - 11:30 AM
This post provides information from the National Vessel Documentation Center about a provision in the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018 that provides recreational certificate of documentation holders the ability to select a multi-year renewal during an implementation period that runs from Jan. [ Read Full Article ]
12/14/2018: Marine Safety Center receives 22nd application for Ballast Water Management System Type Approval
Maritime CommonsFriday, December 14, 2018 - 10:31 AM
The type approval application is for the Semb-Eco LUV U1 Ballast Water Management System manufactured by Semb-Eco Pte, Ltd. [ Read Full Article ]
12/14/2018: Marine Safety Center issues 14th Ballast Water Management System Type Approval Certificate
Maritime CommonsFriday, December 14, 2018 - 10:30 AM
The Marine Safety Center issued the 14th U.S. Coast Guard Ballast Water Management System Type Approval Certificate to Panasia Co., Ltd., after a detailed review of the manufacturer’s type approval application determined the system met the requirements of 46 CFR 162.060.
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12/14/2018: Coast Guard and industry reps host 4th Liquefied Gas Senior Executive Forum
Maritime CommonsFriday, December 14, 2018 - 8:51 AM
Senior Coast Guard leaders and liquefied-gas-industry experts from around the country recently came together in Houston to discuss ways the maritime community can prepare for the increased use of liquefied gases, and gain a deeper understanding of the intricacies each party faces as they adapt to [ Read Full Article ]
12/12/2018: New issue of ‘Drill Down’ now available
Maritime CommonsWednesday, December 12, 2018 - 8:00 AM
This issue of Drill Down explores Public Law 96-378, the first regulation to define “Offshore Supply Vessel” and “OSV Service.” [ Read Full Article ]
12/11/2018: Coast Guard publishes first Domestic Vessel Annual Report
Maritime CommonsTuesday, December 11, 2018 - 9:00 AM
The Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance is pleased to announce the publication of the first 2017 Domestic Vessel Annual Report. This report highlights U.S. domestic fleet deficiencies, inspections, and marine casualty statistics and will serve as a baseline to study trends, identify key [ Read Full Article ]