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11/30/2016: Polar Code – An overview
Maritime CommonsWednesday, November 30, 2016 - 2:28 PM
The International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters, commonly known as the Polar Code, is a ship-focused code with specific provisions that enhance the design, operations, and equipment standards of vessels operating in Arctic and Antarctic waters. The Polar Code will enter into force on Jan [ Read Full Article ]
11/29/2016: Coast Guard, Transport Canada sign Memorandum of Cooperation for oversight of mutually recognized organizations
Maritime CommonsTuesday, November 29, 2016 - 2:57 PM
The U.S. Coast Guard and Transport Canada recently signed a new Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) that provides a framework for sharing and coordinating information from third party recognized organizations (ROs) that carry out inspection and certification activities of commercial vessels on behalf [ Read Full Article ]
11/28/2016: Response Resource Inventory, Oil Spill Removal Organization guidelines update – MSIB 07-16
Maritime CommonsMonday, November 28, 2016 - 3:46 PM
The Coast Guard published Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) 13-16 to announce an update to the Response Resource Inventory (RRI) and Oil Spill Removal Organization (OSRO) Guidelines. [ Read Full Article ]
11/28/2016: ‘Ships Bring the World to Us’ student art program winners
Maritime CommonsMonday, November 28, 2016 - 8:51 AM
Each year, the Coast Guard, in partnership with the North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA), Mystic Aquarium and the Inter-American Committee on Ports of the Organization of American States (OAS-CIP), sponsors a student art program with themes that relate to the marine [ Read Full Article ]
11/23/2016: LGC NCOE gives 3-day LNG training to Panama Canal
Maritime CommonsWednesday, November 23, 2016 - 10:43 AM
The Liquefied Gas Carrier National Center of Expertise recently gave a 3-day LNG training to the Panama Canal Authority, Panamanian Government and first responders. [ Read Full Article ]
11/22/2016: Proposed Rulemaking – Polar Ship certificates
Maritime CommonsTuesday, November 22, 2016 - 11:07 AM
The Coast Guard seeks comment on a notice of proposed rulemaking that would add the new Polar Ship Certificate to the list of certificates required to be carried on board all U.S. and foreign-flagged vessels subject to SOLAS which operate in Arctic and Antarctic waters. The proposal also enables [ Read Full Article ]
11/16/2016: Important information for vessel owners, operators pursuing federal documentation
Maritime CommonsThursday, November 17, 2016 - 11:32 AM
The NVDC is aware that there are commercial entities that offer, for a fee, to manage the certification process on behalf of vessel owners. The Coast Guard does not endorse any of these companies, and the companies do not operate on behalf of the Coast Guard in any way. Any fees charged or [ Read Full Article ]
11/14/2016: Parasail safety
Maritime CommonsMonday, November 14, 2016 - 10:37 AM
Over the past 10 years, there have been a total of 68 parasailing-related injuries and 10 deaths. However, since 2013, the industry has seen a remarkable reduction in the number of serious injuries and deaths associated with parasailing-related activities. The Coast Guard attributes the improved [ Read Full Article ]
11/10/2016: Release of Maritime Bulk Liquids Transfer Cybersecurity Framework Profile
Maritime CommonsThursday, November 10, 2016 - 10:00 AM
The U.S. Coast Guard, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and maritime industry stakeholders have developed a voluntary cybersecurity “Profile” for Maritime Bulk Liquid Transfer (MBLT) facilities. This Profile will be released Thursday at the American Petroleum Institute’s [ Read Full Article ]
11/9/2016: Coast Guard Authorized Classification Society (ACS) Summit
Maritime CommonsWednesday, November 9, 2016 - 3:28 PM
On Nov. 7, 2016, Rear Adm. Paul Thomas, assistant commandant for Prevention Policy, and senior staff met with representatives from each of the Authorized Classification Societies (ACS) to discuss statutory surveys and audits performed on behalf of the U. S. Coast Guard. [ Read Full Article ]