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2/3/2016: Outer Continental Shelf floating facilities – Memorandum of Agreement
Maritime CommonsWednesday, February 3, 2016 - 5:32 PM
The Coast Guard and Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, or BSEE, sign an updated Memorandum of Agreement for regulating floating facilities on the Outer Continental Shelf. [ Read Full Article ]
2/3/2016: Zika virus precautions – MSIB published
Maritime CommonsWednesday, February 3, 2016 - 2:51 PM
The Coast Guard published Marine Safety Information Bulletin 01-16, or MSIB 01-16, to provide updates on the risks associated with the Zika virus. [ Read Full Article ]
2/3/2016: Congressional testimony – Status of Coast Guard cutter acquisition programs
Maritime CommonsWednesday, February 3, 2016 - 2:11 PM
Rear Adm. Joseph Vojvodich, assistant commandant for acquisition and chief acquisition officer, provided testimony on the status of Coast Guard acquisition programs, recapitalization efforts and recent acquisition successes. [ Read Full Article ]
2/3/2016: Collection of information under review by the Office of Management and Budget – Report of marine casualty and chemical testing of commercial vessel personnel
Maritime CommonsWednesday, February 3, 2016 - 2:09 PM
The Coast Guard seeks comment on the report of marine casualty and chemical testing of commercial vessel personnel. [ Read Full Article ]
2/3/2016: Collection of information under review by the Office of Management and Budget – Welding and hot work permits
Maritime CommonsWednesday, February 3, 2016 - 2:07 PM
The Coast Guard seeks comment on welding and hot work permits and the posting of warning signs. [ Read Full Article ]
2/3/2016: Collection of information under review by the Office of Management and Budget – Enhanced maritime domain awareness via electronic transmission of vessel data
Maritime CommonsWednesday, February 3, 2016 - 2:04 PM
The Coast Guard seeks comment on enhanced maritime domain awareness via electronic transmission of vessel transit data to ensure port safety and security and an uninterrupted flow of commerce. [ Read Full Article ]
2/1/2016: Cyber risk discussions with Coast Guard inspectors
Maritime CommonsMonday, February 1, 2016 - 9:00 AM
Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy addresses concern from member of industry about cyber discussions during Coast Guard facility inspections. [ Read Full Article ]
1/29/2016: Solicitation for the Rear Admiral Richard E. Bennis Award for excellence in maritime security
Maritime CommonsFriday, January 29, 2016 - 5:18 PM
The Coast Guard extended its solicitation period for nominations for the Rear Admiral Richard E. Bennis Awards for excellence in maritime security. [ Read Full Article ]
1/28/2016: Maritime Awareness Security Terrorism Training Seminar – Coast Guard remarks
Maritime CommonsThursday, January 28, 2016 - 6:16 PM
Read condensed remarks on cybersecurity from the Coast Guard’s keynote speaker at the Maritime Awareness Security Terrorism Training Seminar. [ Read Full Article ]
1/28/2016: Coast Guard nominated ambassadors to the International Maritime Organization
Maritime CommonsThursday, January 28, 2016 - 5:27 PM
The Coast Guard nominated two ambassadors to International Maritime Organization who were recently appointed and are two of the first IMO ambassadors from the United States. [ Read Full Article ]