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1/18/2018: Great Lakes Pilotage Rates-2018 annual review and revisions to methodology

Maritime CommonsThursday, January 18, 2018 - 9:31 AM
The Coast Guard posted a Federal Register Notice proposing new base pilotage rates and surcharges for the 2018 shipping season, in accordance with the Great Lakes Pilotage Act of 1960. Additionally, the Coast Guard is proposing several changes to the Great Lakes pilotage ratemaking methodology. [ Read Full Article ]

1/18/2018: Coast Guard to provide update on implementation of new lifejacket standards

Maritime CommonsThursday, January 18, 2018 - 8:43 AM
Coast Guard representatives will participate in a WebEx teleconference hosted by the Lifejacket Association Wednesday, January 24, to provide an update on the status of the U.S. and Canadian implementation of lifejacket safety requirements and testing methods. [ Read Full Article ]

1/18/2018: Coast Guard testing new delivery method for marine safety information

Maritime CommonsThursday, January 18, 2018 - 7:00 AM
As the primary federal agency responsible for providing Maritime Safety Information to mariners, the Coast Guard is testing an information delivery method to bring mariners Broadcast Notice to Mariners, Maritime Safety Information Bulletins and other Marine Safety Information currently available [ Read Full Article ]

Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 18 January 2018

Bryant's Maritime ConsultingThursday, January 18, 2018 - 6:46 AM
Headlines: USCG – Great Lakes Pilotage rates; USCG – Foreign Passenger Vessel Examiner Course; DOJ – proposed settlement under OPA; BOEM – oil spill financial responsibility inflation adjustment; BSEE – civil penalty inflation adjustment; DOS – meeting on 13 February re NCSR 5; USN – USS [ Read Full Article ]

1/18/2018: Marine Safety Advisory 01-18 Expansion of Dept. of Transportation drug screening to include semi-synthetic opiates

Maritime CommonsThursday, January 18, 2018 - 6:00 AM
This Marine Safety Advisory is to ensure mariners, marine employers, and sponsoring organizations are informed of recent changes to the Department of Transportation Drug Testing requirements. As the U.S. Coast Guard requires a DOT drug test, this MSA seeks to broadly communicate important changes [ Read Full Article ]

1/17/2018: Cruise Ship National Center of Expertise Foreign Passenger Vessel Examiner Course

Maritime CommonsWednesday, January 17, 2018 - 3:02 PM
The Foreign Passenger Vessel Examiner (FPVE) Course three times each year and is open to select segments of industry and Coast Guard active duty, reserve, and civilian members. The course is designed to provide instruction on the process for conducting foreign passenger vessel exams. [ Read Full Article ]

1/17/2018: Marine Safety Alert 01-18 Performing prompt vessel maintenance is critical

Maritime CommonsWednesday, January 17, 2018 - 8:20 AM
This Safety Alert serves as a reminder to vessel owners, operators and those who repair these vessels of the importance of recognizing risks and ensuring proper maintenance and repairs are made to minimize risk. [ Read Full Article ]

1/17/2018: 2018 Light List now available

Maritime CommonsWednesday, January 17, 2018 - 6:00 AM
The following, newly released 2018 Light List products are available from the Navigation Center website: •The 2018 Light List (PDF) •The Weekly Updates to the 2018 Light Lists (PDF and XML) •The Summary of Corrections (PDF) If you have questions, […] [ Read Full Article ]

Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 17 January 2018

Bryant's Maritime ConsultingWednesday, January 17, 2018 - 4:25 AM
Headlines: USCG – COIs under Subchapter M TSMS option; USCG – timely maintenance and repairs; USCG – screening for semi-synthetic opiates; BOEM – draft National OCS Program; FWS – northern sea otter; St. Lawrence Seaway – tonnage up 9%; House – hearing on US flag maritime industry; Court – [ Read Full Article ]

1/16/2018: Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy to testify before Congress

Maritime CommonsTuesday, January 16, 2018 - 12:10 PM
Rear Adm. John Nadeau, assistant commandant for prevention policy for the Coast Guard, will testify before the House Coast Guard & Maritime Transportation Subcommittee, Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018. Details and the internet link to a live-webcast of the hearing follow: […] [ Read Full Article ]

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