APMA Blog Feeds
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3/13/2017: New policy letters on Subchapter M implementation
Maritime CommonsMonday, March 13, 2017 - 10:32 AM
Policy letters provide clarity regarding the issuance of certificates of compliance and tankerman person-in-charge endorsements. [ Read Full Article ]
3/13/2017: BWMS type approval certificates available online
Maritime CommonsMonday, March 13, 2017 - 8:26 AM
The Coast Guard will post copies of BWMS type approval certificates on its Homeport portal. [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 13 March 2017
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingMonday, March 13, 2017 - 6:34 AM
Headlines:
St. Lawrence Seaway – Seaway Notices;
Senate – opposition to USCG budget cut;
State Court – punitive damages for unseaworthiness;
ReCAAP – Piracy & Sea Robbery Conference;
New Zealand – biofouling ejection;
UK – Marine Navigation Act assessment; and
Daylight saving time.
March [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 10 March 2017
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingFriday, March 10, 2017 - 7:16 AM
Headlines:
USCG – erroneous application transmission;
Court – master services contract;
Court – dock on the bay;
California – vessel fee increase;
Panama Canal – February operations;
Panama Canal – new tonnage record; and
Japanese earthquake & tsunami – 11 March 2011.
March 10, 2017 [ Read Full Article ]
3/9/2017: Processing error may result in duplicate applications
Maritime CommonsThursday, March 9, 2017 - 9:12 AM
The NVDC posted a notice on its website that a processing error may result in duplicate Applications for Renewal in March. [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 9 March 2017
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingThursday, March 9, 2017 - 6:58 AM
Headlines:
USCG – relief valve testing on pneumatic systems;
DOE – Oleo Sponge soaks up oil; and
Senate – bill introduced to lift Cuban trade embargo.
March 9, 2017
Bryant’s Maritime Blog Bryant’s Maritime Consulting – 4845 SW 91st Way – Gainesville, FL 32608-8135 – USA [ Read Full Article ]
3/8/2017: MSIB 004-17 Testing of pneumatic system vapor pressure relief valves
Maritime CommonsWednesday, March 8, 2017 - 2:58 PM
This MSIB is directed to Coast Guard marine inspectors, however, as a courtesy to our subscribers, we are sharing on Maritime Commons for the general awareness and safety of all those who work near these systems. [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 8 March 2017
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingWednesday, March 8, 2017 - 6:54 AM
Headlines:
NTSB – cruise ship allision;
DOD – Freedom of Navigation report;
USCG – RADM Thomas interview;
EC – Earth observation satellite;
Ireland – craze cracking on certain EPIRBs; and
Panama Canal – mooring lines.
March 8, 2017
Bryant’s Maritime Blog Bryant’s Maritime Consulting [ Read Full Article ]
3/7/2017: Interview with Rear Adm. Paul Thomas, assistant commandant for prevention policy
Maritime CommonsTuesday, March 7, 2017 - 8:43 AM
Last month, Rear Adm. Paul Thomas, assistant commandant for prevention policy, sat down for an interview with Marine News Magazine to provide his insights on a broad range of Coast Guard safety and regulatory matters. As a courtesy, Maritime Commons […] [ Read Full Article ]
3/7/2017: Mariner training provider course approvals update
Maritime CommonsTuesday, March 7, 2017 - 8:25 AM
The National Maritime Center, on March 1, 2017, returned to a first in, first out inventory process and continues to work to drive down both inventory and processing times. [ Read Full Article ]