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8/3/2017: Information collection request to Office of Management and Budget – Application for vessel inspection, waiver, and continuous synopsis record
Maritime CommonsThursday, August 3, 2017 - 9:13 AM
The collection of information requires the owner, operator, agent, or master of a vessel to apply in writing to the Coast Guard before the commencement of an inspection for certification, when a waiver is desired from the requirements of navigation and vessel inspection, or to request a Continuous [ Read Full Article ]
8/3/2017: Information collection request to Office of Management and Budget – Oil and hazardous materials transfers
Maritime CommonsThursday, August 3, 2017 - 8:59 AM
The Coast Guard seeks comments from vessel operators on an extension of its approval for the collection of information for Oil and Hazardous Materials Transfer Procedures without change. Comments must be received by Oct. 2, 2017. [ Read Full Article ]
8/1/2017: Coast Guard and National Cargo Bureau sign Memorandum of Agreement
Maritime CommonsTuesday, August 1, 2017 - 8:00 AM
This new agreement signed July 20, 2017, outlines specific operating standards for organizations such as NCB including record keeping, quality management systems, training and qualification of personnel, liability, and governmental oversight of activities. [ Read Full Article ]
7/31/2017: Coast Guard and International Cargo Gear Bureau sign Memorandum of Agreement
Maritime CommonsMonday, July 31, 2017 - 12:43 PM
The Memorandum of Agreement is for inspections and tests performed on U.S. flagged vessels by ICGB on behalf of the Coast Guard. [ Read Full Article ]
7/28/2017: Information collection request to Office of Management and Budget – Carriage of bulk solids
Maritime CommonsFriday, July 28, 2017 - 8:48 AM
The Coast Guard seeks comments on an extension of its approval for the collection of information for Carriage of Bulk Solids Requiring Special Handling without change. Comments must be received by Aug. 28, 2017. [ Read Full Article ]
7/28/2017: “Connecting Ships, Ports, and People” student art program contest winners
Maritime CommonsFriday, July 28, 2017 - 8:00 AM
Each year, the Coast Guard, in partnership with the North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA), Mystic Aquarium and the Inter-American Committee on Ports of the Organization of American States (OAS-CIP), sponsors a student art program contest with themes that relate to the [ Read Full Article ]
7/27/2017: Coast Guard seeks Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee’s assistance on regulatory evaluations
Maritime CommonsThursday, July 27, 2017 - 10:10 AM
The full council is scheduled to meet by teleconference Aug. 23, 2017, from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. EDT, to help the Coast Guard identify existing regulations, guidance, and collections of information (that fall within the scope of the committee's charter) for possible repeal, replacement, or [ Read Full Article ]
7/27/2017: Information collection request to Office of Management and Budget – Plan approval, records for subdivision and stability (Subchapter S)
Maritime CommonsThursday, July 27, 2017 - 9:44 AM
The Coast Guard would appreciate comments from owners, operators and masters of vessels for the collection of information for the Plan Approval and Records for Subdivision and Stability Regulations—Title 46 CFR Subchapter S without change. The regulations require owners, operators, or masters of [ Read Full Article ]
7/27/2017: Information collection request to Office of Management and Budget – Navigation safety information, emergency instructions for certain towing vessels
Maritime CommonsThursday, July 27, 2017 - 9:34 AM
The Coast Guard seeks comments from vessel owners, operators, and masters by Sept. 25, 2017, on an extension of its approval for the collection of information for the Navigation Safety Information and Emergency Instructions for Certain Towing Vessels without change. Navigation safety regulations in [ Read Full Article ]
7/26/2017: Updated Ballast Water Management FAQs now available
Maritime CommonsWednesday, July 26, 2017 - 11:52 AM
New BWM frequently asked questions now available on Homeport. Topics covered include compliance, the type approval process, and working with Independent Laboratories. [ Read Full Article ]