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9/15/2016: Requirements for vessels with registry endorsements or foreign-flagged vessels that perform certain aquaculture support operations
Maritime CommonsThursday, September 15, 2016 - 1:11 PM
The Coast Guard promulgated a final rule amending 46 CFR subchapter I — Cargo and Miscellaneous Vessels. [ Read Full Article ]
9/15/2016: Public listening session – Heavy fuel oil in the Arctic
Maritime CommonsThursday, September 15, 2016 - 1:04 PM
The Coast Guard announced an upcoming public listening session on the topic of heavy fuel oil use by ships in the Arctic. The purpose of this public listening session is for the Coast Guard to gather information on issues relating to the use of heavy fuel oil by ships in the Arctic. [ Read Full Article ]
9/15/2016: Towing Safety Advisory Committee meeting
Maritime CommonsThursday, September 15, 2016 - 12:58 PM
The Coast Guard announced an upcoming meeting of the Towing Safety Advisory Committee to review and discuss recommendations from its subcommittees, as well as hear certain other briefs on selected topics. [ Read Full Article ]
9/13/2016: IMO ballast water convention – A note from Rear Adm. Thomas
Maritime CommonsTuesday, September 13, 2016 - 11:41 AM
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has announced that the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments (BWM Convention) has been ratified and will now enter into force in September 2017. The U.S. Coast Guard welcomes this news as an [ Read Full Article ]
9/12/2016: Safety alert – Inflatable life jackets
Maritime CommonsMonday, September 12, 2016 - 4:19 PM
The Coast Guard issued Marine Safety Alert 13-16 to remind all inflatable life jacket users of the importance of performing periodic maintenance on their equipment. [ Read Full Article ]
9/9/2016: Information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget – STCW 1995, 1997, 2010 amendments to the international convention
Maritime CommonsFriday, September 9, 2016 - 11:16 AM
The Coast Guard seeks comments on the extension of its approval for the collection of information on the standards of training, certification and watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1995, 1997 and 2010 amendments to the international convention. [ Read Full Article ]
9/9/2016: Information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget – Course approval, records for Merchant Mariner training schools
Maritime CommonsFriday, September 9, 2016 - 11:03 AM
The Coast Guard seeks comments on an extension of its approval for the collection of information on course approval and records for Merchant Mariner training schools. [ Read Full Article ]
9/9/2016: Collection of information under review – Waterfront facilities handling LNG, LHG
Maritime CommonsFriday, September 9, 2016 - 10:48 AM
The Coast Guard seeks comments on the extension of its approval for the collection of information on waterfront facilities handling liquefied natural gas (LNG) and liquefied hazardous gas (LHG). [ Read Full Article ]
9/9/2016: Information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget – Labeling required in 33 CFR 181, 183, 46 CFR 25.10-3
Maritime CommonsFriday, September 9, 2016 - 10:41 AM
The Coast Guard seeks comments on an extension of its approval for the collection of information on labeling required in 33 CFR 181 and 183, and 46 CFR 25.10-3. [ Read Full Article ]
9/9/2016: Collection of information under review by Office of Management and Budget – Marine occupational health and safety standards for Benzene
Maritime CommonsFriday, September 9, 2016 - 10:28 AM
The Coast Guard seeks comment on the extension of its approval for the collection of information on marine occupational health and safety standards for Benzene - 46 CFR 197 Subpart C. [ Read Full Article ]