APMA Blog Feeds
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2/25/2016: Transportation Research Board releases report on Coast Guard regulations
Maritime CommonsThursday, February 25, 2016 - 11:19 AM
The Transportation Research Board recently released a report commissioned by the Coast Guard concluding that compliance with Coast Guard regulations is not an impediment to the competitiveness of the U.S. flag registry. [ Read Full Article ]
2/24/2016: Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee meeting
Maritime CommonsWednesday, February 24, 2016 - 10:31 AM
The Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee will meet, via teleconference, to discuss various issues related to the training and fitness of merchant marine personnel. [ Read Full Article ]
2/23/2016: Carriage of conditionally permitted shale gas extraction waste water in bulk
Maritime CommonsTuesday, February 23, 2016 - 12:23 PM
The Coast Guard announced a notice of withdrawal for a proposed policy letter concerning the carriage of SGEWW in bulk via barge. [ Read Full Article ]
2/23/2016: State of the Coast Guard Address
Maritime CommonsTuesday, February 23, 2016 - 12:22 PM
Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Paul Zukunft will deliver the 2016 State of the Coast Guard Address today to recognize Service accomplishments, reinforce his strategic intent and provide direction for the coming year. [ Read Full Article ]
2/22/2016: Takeaways from Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy from Container weight listening session
Maritime CommonsMonday, February 22, 2016 - 4:42 PM
Rear Adm. Paul Thomas provides takeaways on amendments to SOLAS Regulation VI-2 from the recent Federal Maritime Commission’s listening session on container weights. [ Read Full Article ]
2/22/2016: Ballast water reporting– Extension on use of old forms
Maritime CommonsMonday, February 22, 2016 - 4:37 PM
The National Ballast Water Information Clearinghouse announced that the old ballast water reporting form will continue to be processed as industry adjusts to the new form. [ Read Full Article ]
2/19/2016: Clarification on survival craft requirements for uninspected commercial fishing industry vessels
Maritime CommonsFriday, February 19, 2016 - 1:59 PM
The Coast Guard published Marine Safety Information Bulletin 04-16 to provide clarifying information on MSIB 02-16 for uninspected commercial fishing vessels. [ Read Full Article ]
2/18/2017: Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee meeting
Maritime CommonsThursday, February 18, 2016 - 12:03 PM
The Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting to discuss matters relating to medical certification determinations for issuance of licenses, certificates of registry, merchant mariners’ documents, medical standards and guidelines for the physical qualifications of [ Read Full Article ]
2/18/2016: Reminder – Implementation of ballast water management reporting and recordkeeping final rule
Maritime CommonsThursday, February 18, 2016 - 9:00 AM
The Coast Guard posted a reminder on ballast water management reporting and recordkeeping requirements that comes into effect in February. [ Read Full Article ]
2/17/2016: Cancellation of policy letter – Requirements for out-of-water survival craft
Maritime CommonsWednesday, February 17, 2016 - 5:38 PM
The Coast Guard cancelled a policy letter regarding out-of-water survival craft requirements. [ Read Full Article ]