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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 ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 29 October 2018
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingMonday, October 29, 2018 - 6:21 AM
Headlines:
San Diego – yacht-sportfisher collision;
USCG – BWMS type approval certificate issued;
USCG – application for BWMS type approval;
USCG – Tier III engine performance standards;
USCG – GLPAC meeting summary;
USCG – AMSCs and cyber security;
USCG – Eastern Great Lakes AMSC;
CFSAC – [ 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 ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 26 October 2018
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingFriday, October 26, 2018 - 8:40 AM
Headlines:
USCG – fire protection equipment standards;
OSHA – MACOSH nominations sought;
IWUB – meeting on 28 November;
DOE – application to export LNG;
Beaufort Sea – Liberty project; and
CBP – quarterly interest rates.
October 26, 2018
Bryant’s Maritime Blog Bryant’s Maritime [ Read Full Article ]
10/26/2018: Summary of recent Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee meeting
Maritime CommonsFriday, October 26, 2018 - 8:27 AM
The Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee held a meeting Sept. 10, 2018 at Saint Lawrence Seaway Pilots’ Association in Cape Vincent, New York, to discuss Committee matters relating to Great Lakes pilotage, including review of proposed Great Lakes pilotage regulations and policies. This post [ Read Full Article ]
10/26/2018: National Cybersecurity Awareness Month – Area Maritime Security Committees
Maritime CommonsFriday, October 26, 2018 - 7:54 AM
We continue our National Cybersecurity Awareness Month series with a post from the Domestic Ports Division of the Office of Port and Facility Compliance that discusses the important contributions the 43 Area Maritime Security Committees make at local levels to address cyber threats and [ Read Full Article ]
10/25/2018: Harmonization of fire protection equipment standards for towing vessels
Maritime CommonsThursday, October 25, 2018 - 8:19 AM
The Coast Guard is finalizing the interim final rule "Harmonization of Standards for Fire Protection, Detection, and Extinguishing Equipment" effective Nov. 26, 2018, to align fire protection and equipment regulations for inspected towing vessels with other commercial vessel regulations. [ Read Full Article ]
10/24/2018: Modifications to GPS space and ground control segment
Maritime CommonsWednesday, October 24, 2018 - 11:37 AM
Commercial and civil users who experience impacts are encouraged to contact the Navigation Center through its website or by phone at (703) 313-5900. [ Read Full Article ]
10/24/2018: Coast Guard to present during ASTM International’s automation and cybersecurity workshop
Maritime CommonsWednesday, October 24, 2018 - 11:07 AM
The workshop provides a forum for the exchange of ideas related to the operation of autonomous vessels in the maritime sector, as well as ship automation and cyber risk management in the maritime domain. The objective is to identify potential opportunities for standards and related products [ Read Full Article ]