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2/6/2019: Notice of public meeting – IMO Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment
Maritime CommonsWednesday, February 6, 2019 - 8:16 AM
The Department of State will conduct a meeting, open to the public, led by the Coast Guard. The primary purpose of the meeting is to prepare for the sixth Session of the International Maritime Organization’s Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment, to be held at the IMO headquarters in London, [ Read Full Article ]
2/5/2019: Commandant discusses Arctic, Subchapter M, and more in INSIGHTS interview
Maritime CommonsTuesday, February 5, 2019 - 8:30 AM
Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Karl Schultz recently did an interview with Marine Link Magazine staff for its Jan. 30, 2019, edition of INSIGHTS. During the interview, Schultz discussed a variety of issues relavent to the maritime industry, and as a courtesy Maritime Commons is providing a link to the [ Read Full Article ]
2/5/2019: Update to Policy Letter 17-04, “Subchapter M Third Party Organization Guidance”
Maritime CommonsTuesday, February 5, 2019 - 8:00 AM
This post provides information on updates to the Coast Guard's Subchapter M Third Party Organization Guidebook. [ Read Full Article ]
2/4/2019: Towing Safety Advisory Committee meeting
Maritime CommonsMonday, February 4, 2019 - 9:40 AM
The Towing Safety Advisory Committee and its subcommittees will meet in Miami, Florida February 20-21, to review and discuss recommendations from its subcommittees and to receive briefs on items listed in the agenda. [ Read Full Article ]
2/4/2019: Transportation of hazardous material by ferries
Maritime CommonsMonday, February 4, 2019 - 8:35 AM
Hazardous Materials Regulations govern ferry vessels that transport hazardous materials. The most important question ferry owners/operators should ask is, who is a HAZMAT employee, and thus requires HAZMAT training? The Coast Guard recently consulted with the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety [ Read Full Article ]
2/1/2019: Marine Safety Center issues Ballast Water Management System Type Approval Certificate to Envirocleanse, LLC
Maritime CommonsFriday, February 1, 2019 - 11:00 AM
The Marine Safety Center issued the 16th U.S. Coast Guard Ballast Water Management System Type Approval Certificate to Envirocleanse, LLC, after a detailed review of the manufacturer’s type approval application determined the system met the requirements of 46 CFR 162.060.
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2/1/2019: Vessel Incident Discharge Act
Maritime CommonsFriday, February 1, 2019 - 8:28 AM
In this post, Rear Adm. John Nadeau, assistant commandant for prevention policy, provides an update on VIDA as the Coast Guard and EPA work to implement new requirements. [ Read Full Article ]
1/30/2019: Nat’l Maritime Center, Regional Exam Centers re-open following partial shutdown
Maritime CommonsWednesday, January 30, 2019 - 10:49 AM
In this post, the National Maritime Center provides updated information on mariner credentialing following the end of the partial shutdown. [ Read Full Article ]
1/24/2019: National Maritime Center issues new bulletin regarding lapse in appropriations and mariner credentials
Maritime CommonsThursday, January 24, 2019 - 2:47 PM
In this post, the National Maritime Center provides updated information for credentialed mariners who may be affected due to the lapse in appropriations and partial government shutdown. [ Read Full Article ]
1/24/2019: Commercial vessel safety during lapse in appropriations
Maritime CommonsThursday, January 24, 2019 - 2:32 PM
With passage of a continuing resolution, Marine Safety Information Bulletin 01-19 is cancelled effective Feb. 1, 2019. [ Read Full Article ]