APMA Blog Feeds
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2/12/2018: Towing Safety Advisory Committee vacancies
Maritime CommonsMonday, February 12, 2018 - 8:59 AM
The Coast Guard is seeking applications for five positions on the Towing Safety Advisory Committee. This Committee advises the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security on matters relating to the shallow-draft inland and coastal waterway navigation and towing safety. [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 12 February 2018
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingMonday, February 12, 2018 - 6:45 AM
Headlines:
USCG – Kidde fire extinguisher recall;
USCG – TPO approval for Subchapter M;
USCG icebreaker Polar Star completes mission;
USCG – TSAC members sought;
FMC – meeting in closed session of 14 February;
USACE – beneficial use of dredged material;
CIPAC – Critical Infrastructure Summit [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 8 February 2018
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingSaturday, February 10, 2018 - 11:40 AM
Headlines:
NTSB – report on loss of El Faro;
USACE & EPA – ‘waters of the United States’;
NSGAB – meeting on 6-7 March;
DOS – meeting re SSE 5 0n 1 March;
COAC – meeting on 28 February;
Northern California – RNAs proposed;
USCG – list of prohibited vessels;
TSAC – meeting on 6-8 [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Newsletter – 5 February 2018
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingSaturday, February 10, 2018 - 11:33 AM
Headlines:
USCG – list of prohibited vessels;
USACE – requests to alter civil works projects;
Washington – company fined for Atlantic salmon escape;
Canada – $12 million for maritime training;
Denmark – online control of certificates; and
UK – funding doubled for SMarT program.
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2/8/2018: Availability of list of vessels prohibited from entering or operating within navigable waters of the U.S.
Maritime CommonsThursday, February 8, 2018 - 12:31 PM
The Coast Guard announced in the Federal Register the availability of a list of vessels that are generally prohibited from entering the navigable waters of the United States or transferring cargo in the United States, under the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA). [ Read Full Article ]
2/8/2018: Chemical Transportation Advisory Committee meeting
Maritime CommonsThursday, February 8, 2018 - 10:49 AM
The Chemical Transportation Advisory Committee and its subcommittees will meet in Houston, Texas, March 6-8, 2018, to discuss committee matters relating to the safe and secure marine transportation of hazardous materials. These meetings will be open to the public. [ Read Full Article ]
2/6/2018: Meridian Global Consulting, LLC, approved as third-party organization under Subchapter M
Maritime CommonsTuesday, February 6, 2018 - 9:57 AM
The Towing Vessel National Center of Expertise posted on its website Feb. 2, 2018, that the Coast Guard approved Meridian Global Consulting, LLC as a third-party organization to carry out certain functions in accordance with Subchapter M. [ Read Full Article ]
2/6/2018: Direct submission of medical certificate applications to the NMC
Maritime CommonsTuesday, February 6, 2018 - 9:07 AM
Beginning Feb. 1, 2018, mariners may submit medical certificate only applications (CG-719K and CG-719KE forms) directly to the National Maritime Center. Regional Exam Centers will continue to accept medical certificate applications. [ Read Full Article ]
2/2/2018: Coast Guard members speaking at LNG & Alternative Fuels Symposium
Maritime CommonsFriday, February 2, 2018 - 12:47 PM
Coast Guard members will be participating in several panel sessions during the LNG & Alternative Fuels Symposium in Seattle, Feb. 8, 2018. Maritime Commons will bring post-conference coverage to our readers who are unable to attend and we invite you […] [ Read Full Article ]
2/2/2018: Don’t wait to schedule your towing vessel’s initial COI inspection
Maritime CommonsFriday, February 2, 2018 - 11:23 AM
From the desk of Capt. Matt Edwards, chief, Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance On July 20, 2018, towing vessel owners and operators will be responsible for ensuring that their vessels comply with the provisions of 46 CFR Subchapter M. As […] [ Read Full Article ]