APMA Blog Feeds
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2/2/2018: Public comment period open on two proposed Saint Lawrence Seaway anchorages
Maritime CommonsFriday, February 2, 2018 - 9:00 AM
The Coast Guard announced in the Federal Register a proposal to establish two new anchorage areas to be known as Carleton Island Anchorage and Tibbetts Point Anchorage.
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Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 2 February 2018
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingFriday, February 2, 2018 - 6:53 AM
Headlines:
St. Lawrence Seaway – anchorage grounds proposed;
USCG – towing vessel initial inspections;
USCG – testimony re El Faro loss;
NOAA – right whale DMA off Virginia;
NTSB – flooding of towing vessel;
EPA & USACE – ‘waters of the United States’;
BOEM – Offshore Wind & Maritime [ Read Full Article ]
2/1/2018: Summary of Congressional testimony regarding El Faro reports
Maritime CommonsThursday, February 1, 2018 - 9:58 AM
Rear Admiral John Nadeau, assistant commandant for prevention policy, testified Jan. 30, 2018, before the House Coast Guard & Maritime Transportation Subcommittee, during a hearing titled, “Examination of Reports on the El Faro Marine Casualty.” Testifying alongside Nadeau were the Hon. Earl [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 1 February 2018
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingThursday, February 1, 2018 - 8:41 AM
Headlines:
Great Lakes – cooperative icebreaking;
DOJ – US Navy Commander pleads guilty;
FMC – Petition for Fair Port Practices; and
UK – Seafarer Medical Examination System.
February 1, 2018
Bryant’s Maritime Blog Bryant’s Maritime Consulting – 4845 SW 91st Way – Gainesville, [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 31 January 2018
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingWednesday, January 31, 2018 - 7:18 AM
Headlines:
MARAD – security alert re Aden, Yemen;
MARAD – VISA program enrollment;
DOE – application to export LNG from Texas City;
DOE – application to export LNG from Quintana Island;
NOAA – recent minke whale deaths unusual;
St. Lawrence Seaway – wharfage charges;
House – hearing on El [ Read Full Article ]
1/30/2018: Cruise Ship NCOE releases updated Field Notice 01-18, “Tender & Excursion Vessels”
Maritime CommonsTuesday, January 30, 2018 - 2:00 PM
Field Notice 01-18 provides amplifying guidance explaining the difference between a tender vessel and an excursion vessel onboard a foreign passenger vessel. This notice is intended for foreign passenger vessels operating in the U.S. using small vessels stored onboard the ship for excursion [ Read Full Article ]
1/30/2018: U.S. Maritime Alert 2018-002A – Insurgency in the Port of Aden, Yemen
Maritime CommonsTuesday, January 30, 2018 - 1:41 PM
A U.S. Maritime Alert was issued Jan. 29, 2018, warning mariners about possible increased insurgent activity in the city of Aden. [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 30 January 2018
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingTuesday, January 30, 2018 - 7:36 AM
Headlines:
Chicago Sanitary & Ship Canal – RNA amendment proposed;
NOAA – oceanic whitetip shark listed as threatened;
MTSNAC – meeting on 27-28 February;
ISAC – meeting on 27 Feb – 1 March;
CBP – first APC system on a ferry;
CRS – vessel incidental discharge legislation;
CRS – LHWCA for [ Read Full Article ]
1/29/2018: Adm. Nadeau to testify before Congress on El Faro final action memo
Maritime CommonsMonday, January 29, 2018 - 4:07 PM
Rear Admiral John Nadeau, assistant commandant for prevention policy, will testify before the House Coast Guard & Maritime Transportation Subcommittee Jan. 30, 2018, in a hearing titled, "Examination of reports on the El Faro marine casualty." [ Read Full Article ]
1/29/2018: Area Maritime Security Advisory Committee, Eastern Great Lakes and regional sub-committee vacancies
Maritime CommonsMonday, January 29, 2018 - 8:11 AM
The Coast Guard posted a Federal Register notice requesting individuals interested in serving on the Area Maritime Security Committee (AMSC), Eastern Great Lakes, and the four regional sub-committees submit applications by Feb. 28, 2018. [ Read Full Article ]