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2/17/2017: NVIC 03-17 Guidelines on qualification for Nat’l & STCW endorsements for service as master and chief mate on OSVs
Maritime CommonsFriday, February 17, 2017 - 11:04 AM
This Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) provides guidance on qualification for and renewal of national and STCW endorsements for service as master and chief mate on offshore supply vessels (OSVs). The Coast Guard will use this NVIC and 46 […] [ Read Full Article ]
2/17/2017: NVIC 02-17 Guidelines on qualification for Nat’l & STCW engineering officer endorsements for service as chief engineer on OSVs
Maritime CommonsFriday, February 17, 2017 - 11:01 AM
This Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) provides guidance on qualification for and renewal of national officer and STCW endorsements as chief engineer that are limited to service on offshore supply vessels (OSVs). The Coast Guard will use this NVIC […] [ Read Full Article ]
2/17/2017: NVIC 01-17 Guidelines on qualification for Nat’l & STCW endorsements for service as mate on OSVs
Maritime CommonsFriday, February 17, 2017 - 10:57 AM
This Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) provides guidance on qualification for and renewal of national officer endorsements as mate and STCW endorsements as officer in charge of a navigational watch of vessels of 500 GT or more (OICNW) for service […] [ Read Full Article ]
2/17/2017: Upcoming eNOAD, NOAD system maintenance
Maritime CommonsFriday, February 17, 2017 - 8:16 AM
An alert of upcoming eNOAD and NOAD system maintenance on Feb. 28, 2017. [ Read Full Article ]
2/15/2017: Rules governing Coast Guard personnel acceptance of in-kind transportation, travel and subsistence
Maritime CommonsWednesday, February 15, 2017 - 4:01 PM
The Coast Guard recently published a notice for its workforce governing acceptance of in-kind transportation, travel and subsistence when providing a service or thing of value to regulated industry or individuals at their request, and during the execution of prevention activities. [ Read Full Article ]
2/14/2017: Cooperative research and development agreement: diesel outboard engines
Maritime CommonsTuesday, February 14, 2017 - 8:43 AM
The Coast Guard is seeking public comment on its intent to partner with Mack Boring & Parts Co, to test and evaluate diesel outboard engine systems. [ Read Full Article ]
2/14/2017: Chemical Transportation Advisory Committee vacancies
Maritime CommonsTuesday, February 14, 2017 - 8:23 AM
Completed applications should reach the Coast Guard on or before April 17, 2017. [ Read Full Article ]
2/13/2017: NAVCEN seeks beta test participants for new AIS data tool
Maritime CommonsMonday, February 13, 2017 - 9:05 AM
Best test runs from Feb. 13, 2017 to March 5, 2017. [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 13 February 2017
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingMonday, February 13, 2017 - 6:56 AM
Headlines:
Houston – Meritorious Public Service Awards;
USCG – batteries for commercial vessels;
USCG – International Ice Patrol today;
Greenland – polar icecap melting;
Senate – bill introduced re hiring freeze;
House – resolution introduced re Arctic OCS drilling;
Court – ambiguous marine [ Read Full Article ]
2/10/2017: New battery chemistries for commercial vessels
Maritime CommonsFriday, February 10, 2017 - 1:35 PM
Last week Coast Guard engineers Cdr. Sean Brady and Lt. Kate Woods gave presentations on plan review for battery power installations at the Passenger Vessel Association annual MARITRENDS convention and the Pacific Maritime's forum on Liquefied Natural Gas and alternative fuels. As a courtesy to our [ Read Full Article ]