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2/17/2016: Cancellation of policy letter – Requirements for out-of-water survival craft

Maritime CommonsWednesday, February 17, 2016 - 5:38 PM
The Coast Guard cancelled a policy letter regarding out-of-water survival craft requirements. [ Read Full Article ]

2/17/2016: Voluntary vessel fuel oil sampling program

Maritime CommonsWednesday, February 17, 2016 - 5:37 PM
The Coast Guard announces a voluntary fuel sampling program. This is to help assess industry compliance with MARPOL Annex VI Emissions Control Area requirements. [ Read Full Article ]

2/17/2016: Collection of information under review by the Office of Management and Budget – Merchant mariner credential, medical certificates and other mariner documents

Maritime CommonsWednesday, February 17, 2016 - 5:36 PM
The Coast Guard seeks comment on the collection process for information regarding merchant mariner credential, medical certificates and other mariner documents. [ Read Full Article ]

Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 17 February 2016

Bryant's Maritime ConsultingWednesday, February 17, 2016 - 6:53 AM
Headlines: USCG – looking ahead to 2016; HSRP – meeting on 15-17 March; US & Ghana – maritime law enforcement partnership; House – bill introduced to prohibit OCS drilling; Alaska – marine debris removal; New York – Towing Industry Forum; and Denmark – replacement of STCW 2010 [ Read Full Article ]

2/16/2016: A look ahead to 2016 by the U.S. Coast Guard’s Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy

Maritime CommonsTuesday, February 16, 2016 - 5:44 PM
Read what Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy, Rear Adm. Paul Thomas, sees as the primary challenges facing the nation's maritime industry in 2016. [ Read Full Article ]

2/16/2016: Updated engine illustrations

Maritime CommonsTuesday, February 16, 2016 - 3:57 PM
The National Maritime Center published 30 new or revised exam illustrations for the deck and engine illustration inventory. [ Read Full Article ]

Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 16 February 2016

Bryant's Maritime ConsultingTuesday, February 16, 2016 - 2:21 AM
Headlines: OMB – inspection of towing vessels; OMB – shale gas extraction waste water; USCG – updated engine exam illustrations; Rhode Island Sound – temporary safety zone proposed; DOE – LNG export authorization sought; DOE – ConocoPhillips authorized to export LNG; St. Lawrence Seaway – [ Read Full Article ]

Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 12 February 2016

Bryant's Maritime ConsultingFriday, February 12, 2016 - 7:06 AM
Headlines: USCG – live-streaming of El Faro MBI; NTSB – second El Faro search mission; FMC & USCG – container weight listening session; White House – enhancing national cybersecurity; NIST – improving critical infrastructure cybersecurity; DOC – Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors; USCG – deck [ Read Full Article ]

2/11/2016: Livestreaming of EL FARO Marine Board of Investigation hearing

Maritime CommonsThursday, February 11, 2016 - 4:07 PM
The Coast Guard will live stream the SS EL FARO Marine Board of Investigation hearings on Tuesday, February 16, 2016. [ Read Full Article ]

2/11/2016: National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee meeting

Maritime CommonsThursday, February 11, 2016 - 2:12 PM
The National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee will hold meetings to discuss the safety of operations and other matters affecting the offshore oil and gas industry. [ Read Full Article ]

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