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8/3/2016: Recap of recent exercise for oil pollution preparedness and response in the Arctic
Maritime CommonsWednesday, August 3, 2016 - 2:26 PM
Increased commercial maritime activity in the Arctic region requires enhanced spill response planning and preparedness in order to mitigate the challenges of oil spill response in the Arctic. Representatives from all eight Arctic member states work within various forums and working groups to [ Read Full Article ]
8/3/2016: LGC NCOE teams with NASA Stennis Space Center to learn about liquid hydrogen
Maritime CommonsWednesday, August 3, 2016 - 1:43 PM
As the industry continues to move forward, pressing the limits of new technology, so does the Coast Guard. Of recent, the Red and White Fleet in San Francisco area, is currently considering the option of a high-speed hydrogen fuel cell propelled passenger ferry. The Coast Guard Liquefied Gas [ Read Full Article ]
8/2/2016: Recap of LGC NCOE presentation at the LNG Fuel Summit, LNG Fuelled Tugs and Barge event
Maritime CommonsTuesday, August 2, 2016 - 9:14 AM
A recap of information provided by Lt. Cmdr. Dallas Smith at the LNG Fuel Summit and LNG Fuelled Tugs and Barge Event [ Read Full Article ]
8/2/2016: Marine Safety Manual Volume II, Change 2 now available
Maritime CommonsTuesday, August 2, 2016 - 8:34 AM
The Coast Guard announces the availability of the updated Marine Safety Manual Volume II, COMDINST M16000.7B, Material Inspection, Change Two. MSM Volume II establishes marine safety policies on international conventions and U.S. statutes and regulations relating to material inspection of domestic [ Read Full Article ]
8/1/2016: Coast Guard signs new memorandum of agreement with DNV GL
Maritime CommonsMonday, August 1, 2016 - 3:09 PM
Today, the Coast Guard and DNV GL signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) authorizing DNV GL to participate in the Alternate Compliance Program (ACP) and delegated certain survey and certification services for U.S. flagged vessels. [ Read Full Article ]
8/1/2016: Coast Guard awards Meritorious Public Service Award
Maritime CommonsMonday, August 1, 2016 - 11:05 AM
The Coast guard recently awarded a Meritorious Public Service award to Roy Bleiberg, director of the American Bureau of Shipping's Global Gas Solutions. Bleiberg was recognized for his support to the Coast Guard as a leading advocate for safe, clean and viable transport and use of liquefied and [ Read Full Article ]
8/1/2016: Merchant Mariner Personnel Advisory Committee vacancies
Maritime CommonsMonday, August 1, 2016 - 7:39 AM
The Coast Guard seeks applications for membership on the Merchant Mariner Personnel Advisory Committee. Completed applications should reach the Coast Guard on or before Sept. 30, 2016. [ Read Full Article ]
7/29/2016: Dynamic positioning training certification programs
Maritime CommonsFriday, July 29, 2016 - 8:37 AM
The Coast Guard issued a notice announcing the availability of dynamic positioning training certification programs. [ Read Full Article ]
7/29/2016: Chemical Transportation Advisory Committee meeting
Maritime CommonsFriday, July 29, 2016 - 7:57 AM
The Coast Guard posted a notice announcing an upcoming meeting for the Chemical Transportation Advisory Committee and its subcommittees. [ Read Full Article ]
7/29/2016: Safety alert – Accidental hazmat exposure
Maritime CommonsFriday, July 29, 2016 - 7:46 AM
Coast Guard issued a safety alert to remind Coast Guard container inspectors and others involved in the inspection or handling of intermodal containers to be aware that there is always a risk of exposure to hazardous materials, whether the containers are marked as containing hazmat or not. [ Read Full Article ]