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MSIB: Newly published technical standard addresses LED radio interference to maritime VHF radio and AIS

Maritime CommonsMonday, April 25, 2022 - 3:03 PM
The Coast Guard Inspections and Compliance Directorate has published Marine Safety Information Bulletin 03-22 to inform mariners of newly published technical standard addressing LED radio interference to maritime VHF radio and AIS. [ Read Full Article ]

MSIB: COVID-19 Safety Requirements in the Maritime Transportation System: Change-5

Maritime CommonsTuesday, April 19, 2022 - 4:48 PM
The Coast Guard Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy has published Marine Safety Information Bulletin 02-21 Change 5 “COVID-19 Safety Requirements in the Maritime Transportation System”. [ Read Full Article ]

Federal Register Notice: National Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee Meeting; May 2022 teleconference

Maritime CommonsMonday, April 18, 2022 - 2:14 PM
The National Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee (N-MERPAC) will host its second meeting virtually on May 3, 2022. [ Read Full Article ]

D8 OCS MSIB: Reporting requirements and mooring arrangements for MODUs and velssels completing OCS activities intending to cold stack

Maritime CommonsMonday, April 18, 2022 - 10:26 AM
The Eighth District Outer Continental Shelf Officer in Charge has issued Marine Safety Information Broadcast 22-01 titled "Reporting Requirements and Mooring Arrangements for MODUs and Vessels Completing OCS Activities Intending to Cold Stack". [ Read Full Article ]

MSIB: Cybersecurity awareness and action

Maritime CommonsTuesday, April 12, 2022 - 1:20 PM
The Coast Guard Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy has published Marine Safety Information Bulletin 02-22 “Cybersecurity Awareness and Action”. [ Read Full Article ]

Policy Letter Update: Subchapter M enforcement posture for certificate of inspection phase-in requirements

Maritime CommonsTuesday, April 12, 2022 - 10:18 AM
The Coast Guard Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance (CG-CVC) has announced the issuance of Policy Letter 20-01, CH.1 – Subchapter M Enforcement Posture for Certificate of Inspection Phase-In Requirements. [ Read Full Article ]

Marine Safety Alert: Verify launching appliance winch component rating

Maritime CommonsMonday, April 11, 2022 - 3:21 PM
The Coast Guard Office of Investigations and Analysis has released Marine Safety Alert 03-22, to addresses the importance of verifying the condition and electrical duty ratings of the motor starter contactors in the winch controller for lifeboat and rescue boat launching appliances. [ Read Full Article ]

Marine Safety Alert: Dangerous gas buildup in fish holds

Maritime CommonsMonday, April 11, 2022 - 2:03 PM
The Coast Guard Office of Investigations and Analysis has released Marine Safety Alert 02-22, to addresses the importance of verifying atmospheric conditions in fish holds on commercial fishing vessels. [ Read Full Article ]

Notice of Shipping Coordinating Committee Meeting in preparation for International Maritime Organization MSC 105 Meeting

Maritime CommonsMonday, April 11, 2022 - 1:13 PM
The Department of State announced in the Federal Register that it will conduct a public meeting of the Shipping Coordinating Committee at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, by way of teleconference to prepare for the one-hundred fifth session of the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) [ Read Full Article ]

Final Rule: Great Lakes pilotage rates-2022 annual review and revisions to methodology

Maritime CommonsWednesday, March 30, 2022 - 10:42 AM
The Coast Guard announced in the Federal Register the establishment of new base pilotage rates for the 2022 shipping season. [ Read Full Article ]

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