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1/9/2017: Polar Code – MARPOL Applicability
Maritime CommonsMonday, January 9, 2017 - 9:46 AM
On January 1, 2017 the Polar Code entered into force. The Polar Code builds upon MARPOL Annexes I, II, IV and V as well as SOLAS requirements. The Code applies to vessels which operate in polar waters, as defined in the applicable sections of MARPOL. Unlike the SOLAS applicability, there is not an [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 9 January 2017
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingMonday, January 9, 2017 - 6:27 AM
Headlines:
USCG – Subchapter M TPOs;
USCG – 2014 amendments to MLC 2006;
Gulf of Alaska – rescuing the rescuers;
EPA – ECA compliance issues;
FMC – access to Commission information & records;
FWS – Polar Bear Conservation Management Plan;
NOAA – Mallows Bay-Potomac River NMS;
NOAA – [ Read Full Article ]
1/6/2017: Marine Safety Information Bulletin – 2014 Amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention
Maritime CommonsFriday, January 6, 2017 - 12:11 PM
The Coast Guard issued Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) 001-17, 2014 Amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention, to describe how U.S. vessels, through existing national laws and regulations, collective bargaining agreements and established industry practices, conform to the above [ Read Full Article ]
1/6/2017: Coast Guard approves Subchapter M Third Party Organizations
Maritime CommonsFriday, January 6, 2017 - 10:56 AM
On January 3, 2017, the Coast Guard approved several Third Party Organizations (TPOs) in accordance with 46 CFR 139.115 to carry out functions described in 46 CFR Subchapter M. [ Read Full Article ]
1/6/2017: Risk-based decision making for small passenger vessel annual inspection activity
Maritime CommonsFriday, January 6, 2017 - 9:02 AM
The Coast Guard Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance issued policy letter 16-05, which provides operational flexibility to Officers in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMIs) through guidance that authorizes the utilization of a risk-based approach to prioritize and manage passenger vessel annual [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 6 January 2017
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingFriday, January 6, 2017 - 7:07 AM
Headlines:
USCG – deferred enforcement of new STCW requirements;
USCG – policy letter re SPV inspection;
USACE – nationwide permits;
Gulf of Mexico – platform fire extinguished;
EPA – $2 million awarded for clean diesel projects;
House – bill introduced re WWII merchant mariner benefits [ Read Full Article ]
1/5/2017: US will follow IMO recommendation for enforcement of STCW 2010 amendments (transitional provisions)
Maritime CommonsThursday, January 5, 2017 - 2:22 PM
In November 2016, the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) Maritime Safety Committee issued MSC circular (MSC.1/Circ.1560), which outlined the difficulties that have been encountered by Administrations and seafarers in meeting the 2010 amendments to the International Convention on Standards [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 5 January 2017
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingThursday, January 5, 2017 - 7:05 AM
Headlines:
Gulf of Mexico – oil platform fire;
USCG – Regulations & Standards newsletter;
NOAA – buffer zone weakens hurricanes;
SLSDC – Seaway Regulations and Rules;
SLSDC – Tariff of Tolls;
DOC – FTZ activity approved;
Court – marijuana possession;
Singapore – compulsory financial [ Read Full Article ]
1/4/2017: Commercial Regulations and Standards Directorate Fall 2016 newsletter
Maritime CommonsWednesday, January 4, 2017 - 1:38 PM
The U.S. Coast Guard Commercial Regulations and Standards Directorate just released their Fall 2016 newsletter focused on marine environmental protection. [ Read Full Article ]
1/4/2017: Marine Safety Engineering Fall 2016 newsletter
Maritime CommonsWednesday, January 4, 2017 - 1:38 PM
The U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Engineering community, a segment of the Commercial Regulations and Standards Directorate, just released their Fall 2016 newsletter focused on marine environmental protection. [ Read Full Article ]