APMA Blog Feeds
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4/3/2017: Commandant, senior enlisted member to testify before House Subcommittee
Maritime CommonsMonday, April 3, 2017 - 11:56 AM
Senior leaders to testify April 4 at 2 p.m., before the House Subcommittee on CG&MT. [ Read Full Article ]
4/3/2017: New Vessel Identification Verification Service available today
Maritime CommonsMonday, April 3, 2017 - 10:21 AM
The Coast Guard's NAVCEN launched a new online tool today that allows the maritime industry to verify compliance with AIS requirements. [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 3 April 2017
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingMonday, April 3, 2017 - 7:01 AM
Headlines:
USCG – small unmanned aircraft system;
USCG – TWIC reader rule update;
USCG – Vessel Information Verification Service;
USCG – shipboard cybersecurity risk management;
Hawaii – temporary lava safety rule;
Hawaii – lava safety zone proposal;
DOE – authority to import & export [ Read Full Article ]
3/31/2017: Connecticut Maritime Association’s 2017 Shipping Conference – Remarks from Rear Admiral Paul Thomas
Maritime CommonsFriday, March 31, 2017 - 2:29 PM
Earlier this month, senior Coast Guard leaders had the opportunity to make remarks on various topics during the Connecticut Maritime Association's Shipping 2017 conference and expo. For those of you who were unable to attend, Maritime Commons is providing a condensed version of each set of remarks [ Read Full Article ]
3/31/2017: TWIC reader rule update
Maritime CommonsFriday, March 31, 2017 - 10:31 AM
In this post, CG-FAC provides clarification on the application of the TWIC Reader Final Rule for those facilities that are considered Risk Group A. [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 31 March 2017
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingFriday, March 31, 2017 - 6:35 AM
Headlines:
USCG – conditions of entry on vessels from Nauru;
BOEM – Cape Wind SEIS;
DOD – IWUB charter renewed;
FMC – service contracts & NVOCC service arrangements;
Baltimore – Port-Wide Industry Day;
NTSB – towing vessel sinking;
Senate – bill introduced re marine debris;
Senate – [ Read Full Article ]
3/30/2017: Federal Agency Quality Work Group Port-Wide Industry Day to be held in Baltimore
Maritime CommonsThursday, March 30, 2017 - 7:30 AM
Port-Wide Industry Day is scheduled for Tuesday, April 4, 2017, beginning at 9 a.m., at the Baltimore Cruise Ship Terminal located at 2001 McComas Street in Baltimore, Maryland. [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 30 March 2017
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingThursday, March 30, 2017 - 6:45 AM
Headlines:
PHMSA – hazmat regulations;
Gulf of Mexico – restricted areas;
NOAA – 1,347-day research voyage;
GAO – abandoned and derelict vessels;
EU – cooperation on coast guard functions;
Ireland – alcohol and drug consumption; and
Singapore – port dues rebate extended.
March 30, 2017 [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 29 March 2017
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingWednesday, March 29, 2017 - 7:14 AM
Headlines:
Hawaii – lava flow safety zone;
USCG – caustic soda spill;
USCG – appliance installation;
FMC – meeting with European maritime attaches;
House – bill introduced to amend Title 14;
Court – dredging and crawfish;
Court – zip-line excursion;
EC – state aid approved for Danish wind [ Read Full Article ]
3/28/17: Safety alert – Indications of chemical reaction and destruction of aluminum plating
Maritime CommonsTuesday, March 28, 2017 - 11:24 AM
The Coast Guard issued Marine Safety Alert 01-17 to remind vessel owners and operators to consider all hazards related to chemical spills. In addition to potential health risks to personal involved with routine handling and clean up of spills, there is also the potential for adverse chemical [ Read Full Article ]