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12/5/2017: Summary of Q&A with USCG panelists during BWMTechnology North America
Maritime CommonsTuesday, December 5, 2017 - 11:15 AM
We hope you enjoyed Rear Adm. Nadeau's ballast water series last week. As a bonus, in this post Maritime Commons is providing a summary of questions asked of Coast Guard panelists and their responses during September’s 4th Annual BWMTech North America Conference. [ Read Full Article ]
12/5/2017: Coast Guard seeks mariner input for Pacific Seacoast study
Maritime CommonsTuesday, December 5, 2017 - 10:14 AM
Interested mariners and stakeholders are invited to complete an online survey, available until March 31, 2018, to provide input for the Waterways Analysis and Management System study. The study will review the short range Aids to Navigation system that covers American waterways from the Canadian [ Read Full Article ]
12/4/2017: Availability of NVIC 05-17 “Reporting and investigation of marine casualties where the United States is a Substantially Interested State”
Maritime CommonsMonday, December 4, 2017 - 10:21 AM
The Office of Investigations and Analysis published Dec. 1, 2017, Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular 05-17, “Reporting and Investigation of Marine Casualties Where the United States is a Substantially Interested State.” The circular publishes policy and guidance for the [ Read Full Article ]
12/1/2017: Cooperative Research and Development Agreement – Cellular phone geolocation development
Maritime CommonsFriday, December 1, 2017 - 8:47 AM
As a courtesy to our audience, Maritime Commons will provide a daily compilation of nationally-relevant Federal Register Notices. To provide comments for the public record, follow the Federal Register link for each individual notice. Please note, the Coast Guard cannot […] [ Read Full Article ]
12/1/2017: Summary of keynote address at 11th Annual Arctic Shipping Summit
Maritime CommonsFriday, December 1, 2017 - 7:00 AM
Keynote speaker Mr. Mike Emerson, director of Marine Transportation Systems for the Coast Guard, discussed some of the issues associated with Arctic operations, such as limited infrastructure and the harsh environment, and how regulations and technical advancements will impact commercial waterways [ Read Full Article ]
12/1/2017: Ballast Water Series Part 5 – Contingency planning for ballast water management
Maritime CommonsFriday, December 1, 2017 - 6:00 AM
In the final blog of our five-part series on U.S. ballast water requirements, Rear Adm. Nadeau discusses the importance of contingency planning and the ballast water management plan. [ Read Full Article ]
11/30/2017: ReCAAP Information Sharing Center to use social media to reach maritime industry with piracy reports, educational material
Maritime CommonsThursday, November 30, 2017 - 7:00 AM
In September 2014, the United States became the 20th Contracting Party to the Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP), to form the first regional government-to-government agreement dedicated to combating piracy and armed robbery against [ Read Full Article ]
11/30/2017: Ballast Water Series Part 4 – The “plug and play” ballast water management system
Maritime CommonsThursday, November 30, 2017 - 6:00 AM
Ballast water management is closely linked to the ability to load or discharge cargo in real time. In the fourth blog in our ballast water series, Rear Adm. Nadeau discusses why owners shouldn't expect "plug and play" BWMSs, but instead should require the same level of diligence, analysis, and [ Read Full Article ]
11/29/2017: Ballast Water Series Part 3 – Coast Guard BWMS type approval program update
Maritime CommonsWednesday, November 29, 2017 - 6:00 AM
The third blog in our five-part ballast water series provides more information on the Coast Guard type approval program. [ Read Full Article ]
11/28/2017: New policy letter available regarding issuance and acceptance of electronic certificates
Maritime CommonsTuesday, November 28, 2017 - 11:20 AM
This policy letter authorizes and states the conditions under which Authorized Classification Societies and Recognized Organizations may issue electronic certificates to U.S. flag vessels as well as the conditions under which they will be accepted by the Coast Guard for foreign vessels subject to [ Read Full Article ]