APMA Blog Feeds
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9/12/2016: Safety alert – Inflatable life jackets
Maritime CommonsMonday, September 12, 2016 - 4:19 PM
The Coast Guard issued Marine Safety Alert 13-16 to remind all inflatable life jacket users of the importance of performing periodic maintenance on their equipment. [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 12 September 2016
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingMonday, September 12, 2016 - 6:22 AM
Headlines:
USCG – ballast water management;
DHS OIG – TWIC background checks;
DOE & DOI – National Offshore Wind Strategy;
Congress – concerns re USMMA; and
UK – consultation re hours of work.
September 12, 2016
Bryant’s Maritime Blog Bryant’s Maritime Consulting – 4845 SW 91st [ Read Full Article ]
9/9/2016: Information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget – STCW 1995, 1997, 2010 amendments to the international convention
Maritime CommonsFriday, September 9, 2016 - 11:16 AM
The Coast Guard seeks comments on the extension of its approval for the collection of information on the standards of training, certification and watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1995, 1997 and 2010 amendments to the international convention. [ Read Full Article ]
9/9/2016: Information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget – Course approval, records for Merchant Mariner training schools
Maritime CommonsFriday, September 9, 2016 - 11:03 AM
The Coast Guard seeks comments on an extension of its approval for the collection of information on course approval and records for Merchant Mariner training schools. [ Read Full Article ]
9/9/2016: Collection of information under review – Waterfront facilities handling LNG, LHG
Maritime CommonsFriday, September 9, 2016 - 10:48 AM
The Coast Guard seeks comments on the extension of its approval for the collection of information on waterfront facilities handling liquefied natural gas (LNG) and liquefied hazardous gas (LHG). [ Read Full Article ]
9/9/2016: Information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget – Labeling required in 33 CFR 181, 183, 46 CFR 25.10-3
Maritime CommonsFriday, September 9, 2016 - 10:41 AM
The Coast Guard seeks comments on an extension of its approval for the collection of information on labeling required in 33 CFR 181 and 183, and 46 CFR 25.10-3. [ Read Full Article ]
9/9/2016: Collection of information under review by Office of Management and Budget – Marine occupational health and safety standards for Benzene
Maritime CommonsFriday, September 9, 2016 - 10:28 AM
The Coast Guard seeks comment on the extension of its approval for the collection of information on marine occupational health and safety standards for Benzene - 46 CFR 197 Subpart C. [ Read Full Article ]
9/9/2016: Coming soon – Ballast Water Management Tech North America Conference coverage
Maritime CommonsFriday, September 9, 2016 - 10:03 AM
From Sept. 27 to 29, 2016, the Ballast Water Management Tech (BWMTech) North America conference will take place in Miami. Representing the U.S. Coast Guard will be Cmdr. Meridena Kauffman, the Coast Guard environmental standards officer, and Lt. Cmdr. Jason Kling, BWMS type-approval manager at the [ Read Full Article ]
9/9/2016: 30th anniversary of the Marine Safety Center
Maritime CommonsFriday, September 9, 2016 - 9:17 AM
The Coast Guard Marine Safety Center (MSC) celebrates its 30th anniversary on Sept. 9, 2016. [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 9 September 2016
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingFriday, September 9, 2016 - 7:21 AM
Headlines:
IMO – BWM Convention to enter into force in 2017;
EPA – NPDES electronic reporting;
CBP – use of ACE for FSIS data;
USN – future USS Zumwalt departs shipyard;
House – hearing re federal navigation programs;
Court – anchorage permit denial;
Canada – enforcing 0.1% sulphur fuel rule [ Read Full Article ]