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12/13/2016: Release of VDR transcripts, upcoming hearing – A note from the El Faro Marine Board of Investigation (MBI)
Maritime CommonsTuesday, December 13, 2016 - 11:12 AM
Today, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will release a transcript of the S.S. El Faro’s voyage data recorder (VDR), in addition to several other factual reports, to the docket for its investigation into the October 1, 2015, sinking of the vessel. To date, the Coast Guard has [ Read Full Article ]
12/13/2016: Polar Code – Implementation
Maritime CommonsTuesday, December 13, 2016 - 8:20 AM
The Polar Code is a goal-based standard that establishes functional requirements and regulations that are adaptable to a wide range of ship types and operations. In an effort to provide additional guidance, the Coast Guard’s Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance (CG-CVC) has issued CG-CVC Policy [ Read Full Article ]
12/12/2016: Potential shutdown of National Maritime Center live chat
Maritime CommonsMonday, December 12, 2016 - 10:17 AM
The National Maritime Center posted a notice announcing that a review of the live chat system is being conducted, and the system may be shut down in January 2017. [ Read Full Article ]
12/12/2016: NOSAC recommendations for Safety Management Systems for vessels conducting OCS activities
Maritime CommonsMonday, December 12, 2016 - 10:08 AM
The Coast Guard issued Marine Safety Information Bulletin 15-16 to owners and operators of vessels engaged in Outer Continental Shelf activities in order to detail a National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee (NOSAC) report with recommendations to the Coast Guard for addressing risks associated [ Read Full Article ]
12/7/2016: Restricted Operators of Uninspected Passenger Vessels endorsements
Maritime CommonsWednesday, December 7, 2016 - 3:04 PM
The Coast Guard Office of Merchant Mariner Credentialing issued policy letter 01-16 in order to establish minimum requirements for, and provide guidance to Officers in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI), in determining appropriate qualifications for Restricted Operators of Uninspected Passenger [ Read Full Article ]
12/6/2016: Polar Code – Entry into force
Maritime CommonsTuesday, December 6, 2016 - 10:07 AM
The new International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters, commonly referred to as the Polar Code is enacted through IMO resolutions MSC.386(94) and MEPC.265(68). These resolutions amend the SOLAS and MARPOL conventions, adding provisions to address hazards and conditions unique to polar [ Read Full Article ]
12/5/2016: Area Maritime Security Advisory Committee, Eastern Great Lakes, Regional Sub-Committee vacancies
Maritime CommonsMonday, December 5, 2016 - 11:59 AM
The Coast Guard issued a notice soliciting for membership on the Area Maritime Security Committee (AMSC), Eastern Great Lakes, and the four regional sub-committees: Northeast Ohio Region, Northwestern Pennsylvania Region, Western New York Region, and Eastern New York Region. [ Read Full Article ]
12/2/2016: Formal Marine Investigation into sinking of F/V Alaska Juris set for Dec. 5
Maritime CommonsFriday, December 2, 2016 - 1:32 PM
A public formal marine investigation to look into the sinking of the fishing vessel Alaska Juris, has been set for Monday, December 5 in Seattle. [ Read Full Article ]
12/2/2016: Marine Safety Center issues Ballast Water Management System (BWMS) type-approval certificate to Optimarin AS
Maritime CommonsFriday, December 2, 2016 - 10:03 AM
Today, the Coast Guard Marine Safety Center issued the first U.S. Coast Guard Ballast Water Management System Type Approval Certificate to Norwegian manufacturer Optimarin AS after a detailed review of the type approval application determined the system met the requirements of 46 CFR 162.060. The [ Read Full Article ]
12/1/2016: Best practices for leap second event occurring Dec. 31, 2016
Maritime CommonsThursday, December 1, 2016 - 2:23 PM
A leap second will be applied to Coordinated Universal Time on Dec. 31, 2016. To be fully prepared, please read the "Best Practices for Leap Second Event Occurring on Dec. 31, 2016" document. [ Read Full Article ]