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11/2/2018: Notice of public meeting in preparation for IMO’s 121st session of IMO’s Council
Maritime CommonsFriday, November 2, 2018 - 9:17 AM
This open public meeting will be held at Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, D.C., Nov. 13, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. [ Read Full Article ]
11/1/2018: Marine Safety Center receives 21st BWMS type approval application
Maritime CommonsThursday, November 1, 2018 - 3:30 PM
The Coast Guard Marine Safety Center received its twenty-first application for Ballast Water Management System type approval for the Cathelco Evolution Ballast Water Management System manufactured by Cathelco Ltd. [ Read Full Article ]
11/1/2018: MSIB 009-12 (Rev 1) Employment of non-credentialed personnel onboard certain U.S. documented vessels
Maritime CommonsThursday, November 1, 2018 - 3:12 PM
This revision follows recent adverse port state control actions against U.S. flagged vessels that revealed several cases of U.S.-documented vessels calling on U.S. ports with non-U.S. credentialed personnel instead of U.S. citizens. The intent of this MSIB is to provide information and guidance to [ Read Full Article ]
11/1/2018: Coast Guard, South African agencies hold seminar on vessel pollution prevention and enforcement
Maritime CommonsThursday, November 1, 2018 - 8:00 AM
In September, subject matter experts from the U.S. Coast Guard traveled to Cape Town, South Africa for four-day seminar to exchange information and share techniques with officials from the Republic of South Africa on vessel pollution prevention and enforcement. Staff from the Coast Guard's [ Read Full Article ]
10/30/2018: Marine Safety Center receives 20th application for BWMS type approval
Maritime CommonsTuesday, October 30, 2018 - 7:48 AM
The Coast Guard Marine Safety Center received its 20th application for Ballast Water Management System type approval for the Aquarius UV Ballast Water Management System manufactured by Wärtsilä Water Systems Ltd. [ Read Full Article ]
10/30/2018: Rear Adm. John Nadeau remarks on the safety, security of the Marine Transportation System
Maritime CommonsTuesday, October 30, 2018 - 7:00 AM
Earlier this month, Rear Adm. John Nadeau, assistant commandant for prevention policy, addressed American Waterways Operators members during AWO’s Fall Convention in Houston. Nadeau discussed the importance of the Marine Transportation System to the U.S. economy and national security and Coast [ Read Full Article ]
10/29/2018: New work instruction on enforcement of MARPOL Annex VI Regulation, engine operation in Emission Control Areas
Maritime CommonsMonday, October 29, 2018 - 9:20 AM
Officers in Charge, Marine Inspection, affected companies, and Recognized Organizations that issue International Air Pollution Prevention certificates on behalf of the United States are encouraged to apply this Work Instruction as it relates to the installation and certification of “qualifying [ Read Full Article ]
10/29/2018: Fatigue risk management – A planning guide for the towing industry
Maritime CommonsMonday, October 29, 2018 - 8:00 AM
Maritime Commons is sharing American Waterways Operators' new safety plan, "Developing a Fatigue Risk Management Plan: A Guide for Towing Vessel Operators," which is designed to help the towing industry manage and mitigate risk factors associated with fatigue in the unique operational environment [ Read Full Article ]
10/26/2018: Marine Safety Center issues Ballast Water Management System Type Approval Certificate to Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.
Maritime CommonsFriday, October 26, 2018 - 3:00 PM
The Marine Safety Center issued the 11th U.S. Coast Guard Ballast Water Management System Type Approval Certificate to Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., 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 ]
10/26/2018: Marine Safety Center receives 19th application for BWMS type approval
Maritime CommonsFriday, October 26, 2018 - 1:44 PM
The Coast Guard Marine Safety Center received its 19th application for Ballast Water Management System type approval for the UV Compact Clean Ballast Water Management System manufactured by DESMI Ocean Guard A/S. [ Read Full Article ]