APMA Blog Feeds
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Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 18 November 2016
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingFriday, November 18, 2016 - 6:25 AM
Headlines:
Morehead City – bulker grounds, channel closed;
USCG – REC Baltimore IT system malfunction;
USCG – vessel documentation reminder;
NTSB – engine room fire on containership;
MARAD – workshop on high-power batteries;
ISAC – meeting on 7-8 December;
IMO – MSC 97 agenda;
Execution of [ Read Full Article ]
11/16/2016: Important information for vessel owners, operators pursuing federal documentation
Maritime CommonsThursday, November 17, 2016 - 11:32 AM
The NVDC is aware that there are commercial entities that offer, for a fee, to manage the certification process on behalf of vessel owners. The Coast Guard does not endorse any of these companies, and the companies do not operate on behalf of the Coast Guard in any way. Any fees charged or [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 17 November 2016
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingThursday, November 17, 2016 - 6:25 AM
Headlines:
USCG – Subchapter M Update sessions;
Washington, DC – security zone;
BSEE – civil penalty inflation adjustment;
NTSB – mechanical failure on amphibious vehicle;
USN – New Zealand earthquake response assistance;
DHS – securing the Internet of Things;
DOE – wave energy prize;
DOJ [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 16 November 2016
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingWednesday, November 16, 2016 - 6:22 AM
Headlines:
BSEE – OCS pipeline decommissioning rule;
NOAA – Hawaiian spinner dolphins;
Pascagoula – foreign trade zone;
SLSDC – Advisory Board meeting on 14 December;
DHS OIG – drug interdiction efforts;
DHS – NTAS bulletin;
Canada – Oceans Protection Plan;
Denmark – historic AIS data; [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 15 November 2016
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingTuesday, November 15, 2016 - 6:24 AM
Headlines:
NTSB – fire on freighter in dry dock;
NTSB – meeting on 15 November;
USCG – parasail safety; and
FMC – meeting on 17 November.
November 15, 2016
Bryant’s Maritime Blog Bryant’s Maritime Consulting – 4845 SW 91st Way – Gainesville, FL 32608-8135 – USA
Tel: 1- [ Read Full Article ]
11/14/2016: Parasail safety
Maritime CommonsMonday, November 14, 2016 - 10:37 AM
Over the past 10 years, there have been a total of 68 parasailing-related injuries and 10 deaths. However, since 2013, the industry has seen a remarkable reduction in the number of serious injuries and deaths associated with parasailing-related activities. The Coast Guard attributes the improved [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Consulting – 14 November 2016
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingMonday, November 14, 2016 - 6:54 AM
Headlines:
USCG – Overview;
USCG – Liquefied Gas Senior Executive Forum;
USCG – MBLT Facility Cybersecurity;
FMC – meeting on 17 November;
BSEE – investigation of platform explosion & fatality;
California – shore power plan reminder;
California – auxiliary diesel engine enforcement;
EU [ Read Full Article ]
11/10/2016: Release of Maritime Bulk Liquids Transfer Cybersecurity Framework Profile
Maritime CommonsThursday, November 10, 2016 - 10:00 AM
The U.S. Coast Guard, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and maritime industry stakeholders have developed a voluntary cybersecurity “Profile” for Maritime Bulk Liquid Transfer (MBLT) facilities. This Profile will be released Thursday at the American Petroleum Institute’s [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 10 November 2016
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingThursday, November 10, 2016 - 6:28 AM
Headlines:
USCG – Subchapter M outreach forum;
USCG – TSAC meeting recap;
USCG – NOSAC meeting recap;
USCG – ACS summit;
IWUB – meeting on 13 December;
DOE – LNG export application;
DOE – LNG export application;
Great Lakes – draft information system correction;
Mediterranean – Operation [ Read Full Article ]
11/9/2016: Coast Guard Authorized Classification Society (ACS) Summit
Maritime CommonsWednesday, November 9, 2016 - 3:28 PM
On Nov. 7, 2016, Rear Adm. Paul Thomas, assistant commandant for Prevention Policy, and senior staff met with representatives from each of the Authorized Classification Societies (ACS) to discuss statutory surveys and audits performed on behalf of the U. S. Coast Guard. [ Read Full Article ]