APMA Blog Feeds
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8/9/2017: Cruise Ship National Center of Expertise Field Notice 01-17: Exhaust Gas Cleaning System Short-term Temporary SOx Exceedances
Maritime CommonsWednesday, August 9, 2017 - 8:48 AM
Field Notice 01-17 provides Coast Guard expectations for dealing with alarms from EGCSs, where such alarms are triggered by short-term temporary emission exceedances due to predictable operations of vessels, such as engine load changes. Field Notice 01-17 is intended for vessels operating in the U. [ Read Full Article ]
8/9/2017: Protecting network infrastructure
Maritime CommonsWednesday, August 9, 2017 - 8:00 AM
The Department of Homeland Security National Cybersecurity Communications and Integration Center (NCCIC) and the Coast Guard released this blog to address threats to network infrastructure devices. This entry is the result of analytic efforts between the NCCIC and the Coast Guard to provide best [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 9 August 2017
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingWednesday, August 9, 2017 - 7:09 AM
Headlines:
DOS – implementation of IMO instruments;
Northern Mariana Islands – marine conservation plan;
St. Lawrence Seaway – decreased outflow;
Panama Canal – toll structure modified;
Panama Canal – July operations;
Svalbard – satellite laser ranging station; and
Australia – increasing use [ Read Full Article ]
8/8/2017: Information collection request to Office of Management and Budget – Alterations to marine portable tanks
Maritime CommonsTuesday, August 8, 2017 - 7:00 AM
The Coast Guard seeks comments on an extension of its approval for the collection of information for Approval of Alterations to Marine Portable Tanks; Approval of Non-Specification Portable Tanks without change. Comments must be received by Oct. 6, 2017. [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 8 August 2017
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingTuesday, August 8, 2017 - 6:42 AM
Headlines:
USCG – passenger operations cybersecurity;
USCG – marine technology and standards;
IMO – biofouling initiative;
EMSA – CO2 emissions reporting system;
Bahamas – Garbage Record Book amendments; and
New Zealand – master fined for alcohol offense.
August 8, 2017
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8/7/2017: Collection of Information under review by Office of Management and Budget – direct user fees
Maritime CommonsMonday, August 7, 2017 - 8:59 AM
The Coast Guard seeks comments on an extension of its approval for the collection of information for Direct User Fees for Inspection or Examination of U.S. and Foreign Commercial Vessels without change. Comments must be received by Sept. 6, 2017. [ Read Full Article ]
8/7/2017: Information Collection Request to Office of Management and Budget – Small passenger vessels
Maritime CommonsMonday, August 7, 2017 - 8:51 AM
The information requirements are necessary for the proper administration and enforcement of the program on safety of commercial vessels as it affects small passenger vessels. The requirements affect small passenger vessels (under 100 gross tons) that carry more than 6 passengers. Comments must be [ Read Full Article ]
8/7/2017: Coast Guard seeking feedback on content of Passenger Operations Cybersecurity Framework Profile
Maritime CommonsMonday, August 7, 2017 - 8:15 AM
A profile implements the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, which was developed in 2014 to address and manage cybersecurity risk in a cost-effective way based on business needs and without placing additional regulatory requirements on businesses. The profile is how organizations align the Framework’s [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 7 August 2017
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingMonday, August 7, 2017 - 6:16 AM
Headlines:
US & Canada – Coast Guard Summit;
Gulf of Mexico – barge fire extinguished;
USCG – Cutter Maple reaches Northwest Passage;
USCG – Homeport 2.0 coming soon;
Illinois – Brandon Road Feasibility Study;
MARAD – Suisun Bay vessel removal project completed;
House – bill introduced re [ Read Full Article ]
8/4/2017: Homeport Internet Portal version 2.0 to go live in September
Maritime CommonsFriday, August 4, 2017 - 10:29 AM
For the past year, the Coast Guard has been working to develop the next generation of Homeport that will provide a better user experience and improve the security of user information. Upgrades will include fewer site navigation menus and more efficient and secure search functions. Homeport 2.0 is [ Read Full Article ]