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6/21/2016: Update from Rear Adm. Paul Thomas on the voluntary fuel sampling program
Maritime CommonsTuesday, June 21, 2016 - 10:00 AM
Rear Adm. Paul Thomas, assistant commandant for prevention policy, gives an update on the voluntary fuel sampling program. [ Read Full Article ]
6/21/2016: Commercial fishing vessels – Implementation of 2010 and 2012 legislation
Maritime CommonsTuesday, June 21, 2016 - 8:25 AM
The Coast Guard issued a notice of proposed rulemaking that proposes to align its commercial fishing industry vessel regulations with the mandatory provisions of 2010 and 2012 legislation passed by Congress that took effect upon enactment. [ Read Full Article ]
6/21/2016: Notice of withdrawal of advance notice of proposed rulemaking – Commercial fishing industry vessels
Maritime CommonsTuesday, June 21, 2016 - 7:51 AM
The Coast Guard announced the withdrawal of the advance notice of proposed rulemaking regarding commercial fishing industry vessels, which involved possible amendments to Coast Guard regulations affecting uninspected United States commercial fishing, fish processing and fish tender vessels. [ Read Full Article ]
6/20/2016: Subchapter M resources – Frequently asked questions
Maritime CommonsMonday, June 20, 2016 - 3:44 PM
Following the publication of Subchapter M, Inspections for Towing Vessels, the Coast Guard Towing Vessel National Center of Expertise established a website that will address frequently asked questions about the new requirements. [ Read Full Article ]
6/20/2016: Subchapter M resources – Marine Safety Center Bulletin 04-16
Maritime CommonsMonday, June 20, 2016 - 12:30 PM
The Coast Guard Marine Safety Center published Marine Safety Center (MSC) Bulletin 04-16, Submittal of Documents to MSC for Review per 46 CFR Subchapter M, following the publication of the Subchapter M final rule. [ Read Full Article ]
6/20/2016: Notice of public teleconference meeting: National Maritime Security Advisory Committee
Maritime CommonsMonday, June 20, 2016 - 10:00 AM
The National Maritime Security Advisory Committee will meet on July 5, 2016, via teleconference, to discuss various issues relating to national maritime security. This meeting will be open to the public. [ Read Full Article ]
6/20/2016: Publication of subchapter M: Inspection of towing vessels
Maritime CommonsMonday, June 20, 2016 - 7:51 AM
Today, the Coast Guard published subchapter M of title 46 of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, which establishes new regulations and requirements for owners and operations of tows and towing vessels. [ Read Full Article ]
6/16/2016: June edition of Waves on the Waterfront now available!
Maritime CommonsThursday, June 16, 2016 - 3:32 PM
The Coast Guard’s Office of Port and Facility Compliance published the June 2016 issue of Waves on the Waterfront. [ Read Full Article ]
06/16/2016: Liquefied Gas Carrier National Center of Expertise releases LNG fuel system checklist
Maritime CommonsThursday, June 16, 2016 - 11:29 AM
The Liquefied Gas Carrier National Center of Expertise (LGC NCOE) has released Field Notice 02-16, 'Domestic Vessel LNG Fuel System Inspection Job Aid'. This notice augments existing policy with a recommended checklist specific for domestic LNG fueled vessels. [ Read Full Article ]
6/15/2016: Navigation Safety Advisory Council vacancies
Maritime CommonsWednesday, June 15, 2016 - 1:02 PM
The Coast Guard seeks applications for membership on the Navigation Safety Advisory Council. [ Read Full Article ]