APMA Blog Feeds
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11/20/2017: Cooperative research and development agreement-Robotic aircraft for sensors program for maritime
Maritime CommonsMonday, November 20, 2017 - 8:45 AM
The Coast Guard is seeking public input on its intent to enter into a cooperative research and development agreement with several companies to evaluate small unmanned aircraft systems sensors or payloads, to determine their potential use in a maritime environment by first responders and DHS [ Read Full Article ]
11/17/2017: Research, development, testing and evaluation: Arctic Navigational Safety Information System
Maritime CommonsFriday, November 17, 2017 - 2:58 PM
Coast Guard Compass blog recently published an article by the Office of Strategic Planning and Communication Acquisition Directorate about a partnership between the Research & Development Center and the Marine Exchange of Alaska to provide critical navigation safety information to Arctic [ Read Full Article ]
11/16/2017: Change of address requirement for Certificate of Documentation holders
Maritime CommonsThursday, November 16, 2017 - 9:24 AM
The National Vessel Documentation Center issued a notice reminding managing owners of the requirement to submit a change of address to NVDC within 10 days, according to 46 CFR 67.113(e). [ Read Full Article ]
11/15/2017: Application period open for Rear Adm. William M. Benkert Award for excellence in environmental protection
Maritime CommonsWednesday, November 15, 2017 - 3:35 PM
Started in 1995, the award recognizes corporations and businesses involved in marine facility or vessel operations which have demonstrated sustained excellence and outstanding achievement in protecting the marine environment. [ Read Full Article ]
11/15/2017: Commandant to testify during Congressional hearing
Maritime CommonsWednesday, November 15, 2017 - 2:33 PM
Adm. Paul Zukunft, commandant of the Coast Guard, will testify before the Senate Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard, Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017, during a hearing titled "Coast Guard Readiness: How Far Can We Stretch Our Nation's Only Multi-Mission, Military Force?" [ Read Full Article ]
11/15/2017: New issue of OCS NCOE ‘Drill Down’ available
Maritime CommonsWednesday, November 15, 2017 - 9:12 AM
In is issue of the Drill Down, the Outer Continental Shelf National Center of Expertise talks about the advent and evolution of the offshore supply vessel throughout the years. [ Read Full Article ]
11/13/2017: Safety Alert 12-17 – Fire extinguishers recalled due to failure to discharge
Maritime CommonsMonday, November 13, 2017 - 12:14 PM
This product recall involves two styles of Kidde disposable fire extinguishers: Plastic handle fire extinguishers and plastic push-button fire extinguishers. This recall does not include Kidde Professional or Badger branded fire extinguishers. Units with metal handles/valve assemblies are not [ Read Full Article ]
11/9/2017: Area Maritime Security Committees 2016 Annual Report – Challenges, Accomplishments, and Best Practices
Maritime CommonsThursday, November 9, 2017 - 9:03 AM
Annual AMSC reports are an important tool used to compile and share information pertaining to AMSC issues such as: committee organization, training events, challenges, accomplishments, best practices, and recommendations. These efforts ensure the Coast Guard and the maritime communities maintain [ Read Full Article ]
11/8/2017: Notice of Funding Opportunity to promote boater safety education
Maritime CommonsWednesday, November 8, 2017 - 11:22 AM
The Coast Guard published a Notice of Funding Opportunity announcing that it may award up to $5.1 million for cooperative agreements in support of the National Recreational Boating Safety Program. The deadline to apply is Jan. 26, 2018 at 11:59:59 PM EDT. Through this program, the Coast Guard's [ Read Full Article ]
11/8/2017: Marine Safety Center website enhancements
Maritime CommonsWednesday, November 8, 2017 - 8:22 AM
This post provides an update from the Marine Safety Center on improvements to its website, www.dco.uscg.mil/msc. [ Read Full Article ]