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11/28/2017: Fifth policy letter regarding Subchapter M implementation now available
Maritime CommonsTuesday, November 28, 2017 - 11:05 AM
This policy letter provides guidance to Coast Guard entities including Officer(s) in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI), Third Party Organizations (TPO), and the marine industry on the recording and reporting of deficiencies and non-conformities on vessels whose owners have chosen to use the TSMS [ Read Full Article ]
11/28/2017: Ballast Water Series Part 2 – The Coast Guard’s focus on compliance
Maritime CommonsTuesday, November 28, 2017 - 6:00 AM
This second blog in our five-part ballast water series provides more detail on the Coast Guard’s focus on ballast water management compliance. [ Read Full Article ]
11/27/2017: Illegal passenger vessel operations – A risk to safety, credentialed mariners, and legitimate operators
Maritime CommonsMonday, November 27, 2017 - 12:00 PM
Illegal operations and the potential dangers they present have existed since the inception of passenger vessel regulations. In recent years, however, the introduction of certain smart phone apps to the hospitality and transportation industries has exacerbated the issue by making it easier for [ Read Full Article ]
11/27/2017: National Maritime Security Advisory Committee teleconference
Maritime CommonsMonday, November 27, 2017 - 11:57 AM
The Committee will meet Thursday, December 14, 2017 to review and discuss the results of the “Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular 05-17; Guidelines for Addressing Cyber Risks at Maritime Transportation Security Act Regulated Facilities” task. [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 27 November 2017
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingMonday, November 27, 2017 - 7:12 AM
Headlines:
NTSB – meeting re El Faro casualty;
USCG – meeting re lifeboat maintenance;
USACE & EPA – ‘waters of the United States’;
USACE – Great Lakes-Mississippi River Interbasin Study;
NOAA = Greater Farallones & Cordell Bank NMS;
NMSAC – meeting on 14 December;
USCG – [ Read Full Article ]
11/27/2017: New ballast water series from Coast Guard’s assistant commandant for prevention policy
Maritime CommonsSunday, November 26, 2017 - 10:30 PM
This is the first post of a new five-part series on ballast water management systems and planning, from Rear Adm. John Nadeau, assistant commandant for prevention policy. [ Read Full Article ]
11/24/2017: Congratulations to the latest QUALSHIP 21 E-Zero designees
Maritime CommonsFriday, November 24, 2017 - 6:00 AM
Congratulations to the latest E-Zero designees under the Coast Guard's QUALSHIP 21 program! QUALSHIP 21 recognizes foreign ships that have demonstrated the highest commitment to maintaining strict compliance with U.S. and international safety, security and environmental regulations. [ Read Full Article ]
11/22/2017: Notice of public meeting: International standards pertaining to maintenance, repair and training of servicing technicians for lifeboats, rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear
Maritime CommonsWednesday, November 22, 2017 - 9:19 AM
The U.S. Coast Guard will hold a public town hall meeting December 11, 2017, to disseminate information related to the 2020 entry into force of international standards affecting the testing and maintenance of lifeboats, rescue boats and launching appliances, and authorization of service providers. [ Read Full Article ]
11/21/2017: Preview of upcoming ballast water series from assistant commandant for prevention
Maritime CommonsTuesday, November 21, 2017 - 4:24 PM
As promised during the 4th Annual BWMTechnology North America Conference in September, Maritime Commons will launch a new ballast water series November 27 from the Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy, Rear Adm. John Nadeau. In the series, Nadeau will provide greater insight into many of the [ Read Full Article ]
11/21/2017: Coast Guard members attend the 2017 High Horsepower Summit
Maritime CommonsTuesday, November 21, 2017 - 8:48 AM
Coast Guard members had the opportunity to speak to over 1,000 attendees from 24 different countries during the High Horsepower Summit Nov. 6-9, 2017, in Jacksonville, Florida. The HHP Summit focused on the use of natural gas as a solution for both land and marine operators to use in order to [ Read Full Article ]