APMA Blog Feeds
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8/29/2017: Update on port conditions in areas impacted by Hurricane Harvey
Maritime CommonsTuesday, August 29, 2017 - 3:32 PM
This post provides the status of ports in Sector Houston-Galveston and Sector Corpus Christi. [ Read Full Article ]
8/29/2017: Cooperative Research and Development Agreement with American Underwater Contractors, Inc.
Maritime CommonsTuesday, August 29, 2017 - 9:46 AM
The Coast Guard is seeking public comment on its intent to enter into a CRADA with American Underwater Contractors, Inc. (AUC) to develop, demonstrate, evaluate and document the use of environmentally friendly buoy mooring systems (line and anchor) attached to a navigational buoy to determine the [ Read Full Article ]
8/29/2017: Temporary closure of Regional Exam Center Houston
Maritime CommonsTuesday, August 29, 2017 - 9:40 AM
The National Maritime Center posted an alert that its Regional Exam Center (REC) in Houston will be closed until further notice. The REC has been affected by Hurricane/Tropical Storm Harvey and will remain closed until public services are restored and it is safe to travel within the Houston area. [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 29 August 2017
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingTuesday, August 29, 2017 - 6:55 AM
Headlines:
Houston – SAR efforts continue;
North Carolina & Virginia – potential tropical storm;
USCG – Maple completes NW Passage transit;
USCG – buoy mooring systems;
Canada – Arctic coast and waters protection;
Marshall Islands – BWM guidance;
Panama Canal – Neopanamax locks maximum [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 28 August 2017
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingMonday, August 28, 2017 - 6:53 AM
Headlines:
White House – Venezuela sanctions;
Texas – Hurricane Harvey;
New York – grounding in Ambrose Channel;
USCG – amalgamated navigation rules;
USCG – updated ECDIS guidance;
USN – remains of all ten USS McCain sailors recovered;
USN – heavy lift contract for USS Fitzgerald;
USN – USS [ Read Full Article ]
8/25/2017: Electronic chart display information systems updates
Maritime CommonsFriday, August 25, 2017 - 11:10 AM
CG-CVC issued MSIB 009/17: Electronic Chart Display Information Systems Updates to Meet International Hydrographic Organization Standards, to provide guidance to vessel owners/operators on complying with SOLAS chart carriage requirements. [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 25 August 2017
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingFriday, August 25, 2017 - 6:55 AM
Headlines:
Gulf of Mexico – Tropical Storm Harvey;
USCG hurricane contingency plans;
USCG – vessel fined $5,000 for ballast water discharge;
USCG – USCG-AWO National Quality Steering Committee;
USCG – workshop on marine technology and standards;
DHS – semi-annual regulatory agenda;
USN – [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 24 August 2017
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingThursday, August 24, 2017 - 6:41 AM
Headlines:
USCG – conditions of entry re FSM;
USCG – vessel response plan submittal;
MERPAC – meeting on 14-15 September;
MEDMAC – meeting on 12-13 September;
USCG – NAVSAC members sought;
USCG – ice-covered waters in Fifth District;
USACE & EPA – waters of the United States;
HSRP – [ Read Full Article ]
8/23/2017: Coast Guard-American Waterways Operators National Quality Steering Committee meeting
Maritime CommonsWednesday, August 23, 2017 - 9:00 AM
The Coast Guard-American Waterways Operators Safety Partnership held its National Quality Steering Committee meeting Aug. 2, 2017 to discuss safety issues and other topics affecting the towing industry. Maritime Commons attended the meeting and is providing a summary of the discussions and key [ Read Full Article ]
8/22/2017: Safety zones established for ice covered waterways in the Fifth Coast Guard District
Maritime CommonsTuesday, August 22, 2017 - 10:03 AM
The safety zones are located in Delaware Bay, Maryland-National Capital Region, and Hampton Roads Captain of the Port zones. [ Read Full Article ]