APMA Blog Feeds
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2/27/2019: National Maritime Center seeks members for 2019 Merchant Mariner Examination Working Group
Maritime CommonsWednesday, February 27, 2019 - 9:10 AM
The National Maritime Center announced it is seeking participants for the 2019 Merchant Mariner Examination Working Group. Section 315 of the 2015 Coast Guard Authorization Act requires the Coast Guard to commission a working group to review existing and new examination questions for accuracy and [ Read Full Article ]
2/27/2019: National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee meeting scheduled
Maritime CommonsWednesday, February 27, 2019 - 8:47 AM
The National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee will meet in New Orleans, Louisiana in March to discuss committee matters relating to the safety of operations and other matters affecting the offshore oil and gas industry. All meetings will be open to the public.
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Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 27 February 2019
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingWednesday, February 27, 2019 - 6:30 AM
Headlines:
USCG – USS TAMPA Purple Heart Campaign;
NOSAC – meeting on 19-20 March;
USCG – Merchant Mariner Exam Working Group;
GLA – review of ATON services; and
UK – marine pollution preparedness & response.
February 27, 2019
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Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 26 February 2019
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingTuesday, February 26, 2019 - 7:09 AM
Headlines:
Court – dead judges can’t judge;
ICJ – Chagos Archipelago belongs to Mauritius;
EC – support for French offshore wind farms;
Denmark – IMO PPR subcommittee meeting summary; and
HMS Birkenhead – 26 February 1852.
February 26, 2019
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2/25/2019: Coast Guard seeks additional information in Oregon marine casualty investigation
Maritime CommonsMonday, February 25, 2019 - 8:31 AM
The Coast Guard announced in a news release last week that investigators continue to seek information regarding the fishing vessel Mary B II, which capsized off Newport, Oregon, Jan. 9, 2019, and resulted in the loss of the three crew members and the vessel. Anyone with information is encouraged to [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 25 February 2019
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingMonday, February 25, 2019 - 6:52 AM
Headlines:
Oakland – fuel tank leak;
FMC – Decisions of the FMC published;
St. Lawrence Seaway – 2019 navigation season;
DOE – LNG export terminals;
FERC – LNG export terminals;
USN – Union Jack returns;
Senate – funding for heavy polar icebreaker;
CRS – Polar Security Cutter Program;
Suez [ Read Full Article ]
2/22/2019: National Boating Safety Advisory Council meeting
Maritime CommonsFriday, February 22, 2019 - 8:39 AM
The National Boating Safety Advisory Council and its Subcommittees will meet April 9-11, 2019 in New Orleans to discuss issues relating to recreational boating safety. These meetings will be open to the public. [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 22 February 2019
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingFriday, February 22, 2019 - 6:36 AM
Headlines:
NBSAC – meeting on 10-11 April;
Mobile – locomotive engine replacement;
GAO – USCG shore infrastructure;
Australia – mobile scaffold tower collapse; and
UK – ro-ro passenger ferry grounding.
February 22, 2019
Bryant’s Maritime Blog Bryant’s Maritime Consulting – 4845 SW [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 21 February 2019
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingThursday, February 21, 2019 - 8:11 AM
Headlines:
White House – national emergency re Cuba;
NOAA – SARSAT involved in 340 rescues in 2018;
House – Polar Security Cutter funding;
House – bill introduced re ICOOS; and
Canada – amendments to maritime legislation.
February 21, 2019
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Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 20 February 2019
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingWednesday, February 20, 2019 - 6:31 AM
Headlines:
DOS – meeting on 20 March re IMO LEG 106;
CBP – quarterly interest rates;
EPA – fishing company to reduce GHG emissions;
NOAA – paper and raster nautical charts;
House – Joint Explanatory Statement;
Australia – for lack of a tug; and
Gibraltar – alleged incursion by Spanish naval [ Read Full Article ]