APMA Blog Feeds
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4/18/2018: Salvage and Marine Firefighting Verifications in conjunction with Vessel Response Plans: The First Year
Maritime CommonsWednesday, April 18, 2018 - 9:15 AM
In this post, the assistant commandant for response policy provides an overview of the scenario-based salvage and marine firefighting verification process, instituted in April 2017, and a look at what's been accomplished during the program's first year to evaluate compliance specific to applicable [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 18 April 2018
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingWednesday, April 18, 2018 - 7:01 AM
Headlines:
Texas – gas pipeline fire;
CMTS – NOAA’s Big Data Project;
Panama Canal – maximum beam increase;
UK – GHG emission reductions; and
MREN – Tugs and VRPs.
April 18, 2018
Bryant’s Maritime Blog Bryant’s Maritime Consulting – 4845 SW 91st Way – Gainesville, FL 32608- [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 17 April 2018
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingTuesday, April 17, 2018 - 7:30 AM
Headlines:
USCG – interpretations on the ISM Code;
USCG – Tug Safe;
DOE – application to export LNG;
Biloxi – restricted area;
EPA – members sought for MSTRS;
BOEM – offshore RI & MA renewable energy leasing;
New Zealand – oil spill response exercise; and
Panama Canal – increase in [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 16 April 2018
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingMonday, April 16, 2018 - 6:56 AM
Headlines:
USCG – 2017 Port State Control Report;
USCG – application for BWMS type approval;
USCG – Tug Safe;
MARAD – Small Shipyard Grant Program;
BOEM – seminar re Massachusetts proposed sale;
NASA – shipping activity in the Arctic;
GAO – USCG heavy polar icebreaker acquisition; [ Read Full Article ]
4/13/2018: 13th application received for BWMS type approval
Maritime CommonsFriday, April 13, 2018 - 1:00 PM
The Marine Safety Center received its 13th application for Ballast Water Management System type approval for the Aquarius EC system, manufactured by Wärtsilä Water Systems Ltd.
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4/13/2018: Marine Safety Information Bulletin 03-18, Oily bilge water management
Maritime CommonsFriday, April 13, 2018 - 7:57 AM
This bulletin summarizes key legal requirements for the proper management and disposal of oily mixtures by oceangoing vessels under 400 gross tons. An “oceangoing ship [or vessel]” means any vessel that operates on international voyages, is certified for coastwise service beyond three miles, or [ Read Full Article ]
4/13/2018: 2017 Port State Control Annual Report posted
Maritime CommonsFriday, April 13, 2018 - 7:30 AM
This report marks another year of PSC activities and provides the global maritime industry key statistics and trends related to compliance with U.S. and international regulations. [ Read Full Article ]
4/13/2018: Office of Port and Facility Compliance 2017 Year in Review now available
Maritime CommonsFriday, April 13, 2018 - 7:20 AM
This report highlights the efforts of CG-FAC and its partners to ensure our port communities are a safe and secure place to do business. [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 13 April 2018
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingFriday, April 13, 2018 - 7:11 AM
Headlines:
Mississippi River – closed due to oil spill;
USCG – oily mixtures management;
Port Canaveral – security zone;
NTSB – engine room fire; and
RMS Titanic strikes iceberg – 14 April 1912.
April 13, 2018
Bryant’s Maritime Blog Bryant’s Maritime Consulting – 4845 SW 91st Way [ Read Full Article ]
4/12/2018: Upcoming 2019 Global Positioning System week number rollover event
Maritime CommonsThursday, April 12, 2018 - 10:26 AM
This post provides information on the possible effects of the April 6, 2019 GPS Week Number Rollover on UTC derived from GPS devices. [ Read Full Article ]