APMA Blog Feeds
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Cybersecurity Alert
Maritime CommonsTuesday, May 30, 2023 - 10:08 AM
The Coast Guard would like to amplify the recently released Joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) that highlights recent People’s Republic of China (PRC) sponsored cyber activity seen across U.S. critical infrastructure, including the […] [ Read Full Article ]
MSIB: Eligibility of American Samoans for U.S. Merchant Mariner Credential
Maritime CommonsThursday, May 18, 2023 - 10:32 AM
The Coast Guard has published Marine Safety Information Bulletin 07-23, to provide notice that an American Samoan may be eligible for a U.S. Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC). [ Read Full Article ]
Notice of upcoming cancellation of CVC-WI-014(1) and CG-CVC Policy Letter 21-01 (Change 1), regarding enforcement of MARPOL Annex VI Regulation 13.5.1.2.
Maritime CommonsWednesday, May 3, 2023 - 10:25 AM
Policy Letter 21-01 and CVC-WI-014(1) will be cancelled on December 31, 2023, at which time all new engines installed on ships must comply with applicable MARPOL Annex VI Reg 13 Tier III requirements. [ Read Full Article ]
Information on delays in the production of merchant mariner credentials
Maritime CommonsMonday, May 1, 2023 - 2:18 PM
The U.S. Coast Guard recently published a Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB 6-23) and NMC bulletin explaining that it is experiencing delays in the production of merchant mariner credentials (MMCs). [ Read Full Article ]
Federal Register Notice: National Commercial Fishing Safety Advisory Committee; May 2023 meetings
Maritime CommonsMonday, May 1, 2023 - 1:10 PM
The U.S. Coast Guard announced in the Federal Register that the National Commercial Fishing Safety Advisory Committee will conduct a series of meetings May 23-25 to review, discuss, and make recommendations to the Secretary on matters relating to Marine Casualty investigation cases related to [ Read Full Article ]
2022 Port State Control Annual Report Posted
Maritime CommonsThursday, April 20, 2023 - 10:28 AM
The Coast Guard’s Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance is pleased to announce the release of the U.S. Port State Control Annual Report for 2022. [ Read Full Article ]
National Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee Meeting #4
Maritime CommonsTuesday, April 18, 2023 - 12:36 PM
The Office of Merchant Mariner Credentialing is holding the 4 th meeting of the National Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee (NMEDMAC) on April 25 – 26, 2023 at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education, 17220 Piney Point Rd., Piney Point, MD, 20674. [ Read Full Article ]
Federal Register Notice: Request for information on Coast Guard Vessel Response Plan and Maritime Oil-Spill Response Plan Advisory Group (MORPAG) recommendations
Maritime CommonsMonday, April 17, 2023 - 3:21 PM
The U.S. Coast Guard announced in the Federal Register that it is seeking input from the public on the Maritime Oil-spill Response Plan Advisory Group recommendations for changes to the Coast Guard's Vessel Response Plan program and policies. [ Read Full Article ]
Final Rule: Transportation Worker Identification Credential-facility reader requirement; conforming amendment
Maritime CommonsMonday, April 17, 2023 - 12:44 PM
The Coast Guard announced in the Federal Register that it is amending its Risk Group A facility regulations so that their provisions to implement Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) electronic inspection requirements by May 8, 2023, is changed to May 8, 2026. [ Read Full Article ]
MSIB: Fire safety on small passenger vessels
Maritime CommonsWednesday, April 12, 2023 - 10:18 AM
The Coast Guard has published Marine Safety Information Bulletin 05-23, Fire Safety on Small Passenger Vessels, which encourages owners and operators to do a self-assessment of the fire safety of their vessel(s). [ Read Full Article ]