APMA Blog Feeds
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05/24/2016: Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee meeting
Maritime CommonsTuesday, May 24, 2016 - 1:07 PM
The Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee will meet to discuss committee matters relating to Great Lakes pilotage, including the review of proposed regulations and policies. [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 24 May 2016
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingTuesday, May 24, 2016 - 7:18 AM
Headlines:
USCG – GPS HDOP advisory;
GLPAC – meeting on 14 June;
NTSB – meeting on 7 June;
DOE – LNG export authorization;
DOJ – proposed consent decree;
FCC – Class D VHF-DSC equipment waiver request;
House – bill introduced re Working Waterfront Task Force;
Senate – bill introduced re [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 23 May 2016
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingMonday, May 23, 2016 - 6:51 AM
Headlines:
White House – Armed Forces Day;
White House – National Maritime Day;
White House – National Safe Boating Week;
San Francisco – bulker lost propulsion;
FMC – COSCON request for extension;
FTA – passenger ferry grants;
DHS – cybersecurity information sharing meeting;
CBP – ACS [ Read Full Article ]
5/22/2016: Honoring our nation’s mariners
Maritime CommonsSunday, May 22, 2016 - 1:30 PM
Each year on May 22, we celebrate National Maritime Day. The day traces its roots to May 22, 1819, when the SS Savannah became the first steam ship to complete a transatlantic voyage. [ Read Full Article ]
5/20/2016: Safety alert – distress signals
Maritime CommonsFriday, May 20, 2016 - 8:07 AM
The Coast Guard issued marine safety alert 04-16, which withdraws the certificate of approval for NAMMO LIAB AB Orange Hand Smoke Distress Signal. [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Newsletter – 20 May 2016
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingFriday, May 20, 2016 - 3:44 AM
Headlines:
USCG – safety alert re orange smoke hand distress signal;
Rhode Island Sound – temporary safety zone;
USACE – water resources development project studies;
CBP – intermodal container country of origin;
House – bill introduced to abolish Marine Mammal Commission;
House – bill [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 19 May 2016
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingThursday, May 19, 2016 - 6:22 AM
Headlines:
USCG – CSNCOE newsletter;
DOE – application to export LNG;
NOAA – marine mammal take application;
House – bill introduced re Texas City navigational servitude; and
House – bill introduced to abolish Marine Mammal Commission.
May 19, 2016
Bryant’s Maritime Blog Bryant’s Maritime [ Read Full Article ]
5/18/2016: Cruise Ship National Center of Expertise spring edition newsletter now available
Maritime CommonsWednesday, May 18, 2016 - 10:45 AM
The Coast Guard’s Cruise Ship National Center of Expertise (CSNCOE) published its spring edition. The newsletter serves to provide useful information on the national and international policies as well as highlight success stories, best practices and achievements in the field. [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 18 May 2016
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingWednesday, May 18, 2016 - 6:17 AM
Headlines:
DOS – meeting on 1 June re IMO Legal Committee;
OFAC – Burmese Sanctions Regulations;
USCG – ballast water treatment technology issues;
USCG – recreational boating statistics;
House – bill introduced re Texas City navigational servitude;
Australia – BRM reminder; and
Panama Canal [ Read Full Article ]
5/16/2016: Ballast water treatment, uncertainty and what to learn from it all
Maritime CommonsTuesday, May 17, 2016 - 2:06 PM
Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy Rear Adm. Paul Thomas highlights the complexity of the ballast water issue, discusses why a robust type-approval process is crucial, and stresses the need for industry innovation to help drive environmental change. [ Read Full Article ]