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10/6/2016: LGC NCOE and industry experts provide technical training for future Coast Guard LNG fueled vessel inspectors
Maritime CommonsThursday, October 6, 2016 - 10:15 AM
The Liquefied Gas Carrier National Center of Expertise works with the private sector to train Coast Guard LNG fueled vessel inspectors. [ Read Full Article ]
10/4/2016: Safety alert – Towing operations
Maritime CommonsTuesday, October 4, 2016 - 10:44 AM
The Coast Guard issued a safety alert reminding owners and operators of businesses and vessels associated with the towing of large drilling rigs, such as semi-submersibles, conical or other types of non-standard tows, of the importance of planning for such significant towing operations. [ Read Full Article ]
10/4/2016: BWMTech North America 2016 – US type-approval process, US vs. IMO standards
Maritime CommonsTuesday, October 4, 2016 - 9:00 AM
Recap of presentations at the 2016 BWMTech Conference. This is part one of a two-part series and focuses on the U.S. type-approval process and the differences between the U.S. and IMO standards. [ Read Full Article ]
10/3/2016: Cyber risk management in the marine transportation system
Maritime CommonsMonday, October 3, 2016 - 12:45 PM
October is nationally recognized as Cyber Security Awareness Month, and there is no better time to discuss the importance of cybersecurity and the Coast Guard’s role in cyber risk management. [ Read Full Article ]
10/3/2016: Remembering El Faro
Maritime CommonsMonday, October 3, 2016 - 12:33 PM
It has been one year since the tragic loss of the cargo ship El Faro and her 33 crew members. I encourage everyone in the maritime community to take a few moments to remember them, and reflect on the hazards faced by all seafarers. This is an extremely difficult milestone for the families and loved [ Read Full Article ]
9/30/2016: Recap of the 56th Meeting of the Civil GPS Service Interface Committee
Maritime CommonsFriday, September 30, 2016 - 2:46 PM
The 56th Meeting of the Civil GPS Service Interface Committee (CGSIC), was held September 12-13, 2016, at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon, in conjunction with the Institute Of Navigation’s Global Navigation Satellite System conference. [ Read Full Article ]
9/30/2016: NAVCEN conducts DGPS operational assessments
Maritime CommonsFriday, September 30, 2016 - 1:00 PM
Over the past summer and into the fall, the Coast Guard Navigation Center (NAVCEN) completed four Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) operational assessments of the New York, Corpus Christie, Puget Sound and Tampa regions. [ Read Full Article ]
9/29/2016: Recap of listening session – Heavy fuel oil in the Arctic
Maritime CommonsThursday, September 29, 2016 - 9:45 AM
Recap from the recent listening session regarding heavy fuel oil (HFO) use by ships in the Arctic. [ Read Full Article ]
9/29/2016: National Maritime Security Advisory Committee meeting
Maritime CommonsThursday, September 29, 2016 - 9:30 AM
The Coast Guard announced an upcoming meeting of the National Maritime Security Advisory Committee. The meeting will take place in Leesburg, Virginia, and will be open to the public. [ Read Full Article ]
9/27/2016: 2016 Center for Offshore Safety Forum – Risk-based inspections and safety management
Maritime CommonsTuesday, September 27, 2016 - 9:00 AM
Recap of questions and answers related to risk-based inspections and effective safety management with Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy Rear Adm. Paul Thomas and Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) Director Brian Salerno at the fourth annual Center for Offshore Safety ( [ Read Full Article ]