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2/10/2016: Guidelines for training of personnel on ships subject to the Polar Code
Maritime CommonsWednesday, February 10, 2016 - 11:19 AM
The Coast Guard published a policy letter to provide guidance for the training of personnel on ships subject to the international code for ships operating in polar waters and provide a level of safety taking into account the challenges specific to the unique polar environment. [ Read Full Article ]
2/10/2016: Towing Safety Advisory Committee vacancies
Maritime CommonsWednesday, February 10, 2016 - 11:18 AM
The Coast Guard seeks applications for membership on the Towing Safety Advisory Committee to advise on matters relating to shallow draft inland and coastal waterway navigation and towing safety. [ Read Full Article ]
2/10/2016: Sea strainers constructed of nonmetallic materials for use on small passenger vessels
Maritime CommonsWednesday, February 10, 2016 - 11:12 AM
The Coast Guard published policy letter to provide guidance on the use of nonmetallic sea strainers on small passenger vessels. [ Read Full Article ]
2/9/2016: Hearing set for Coast Guard Marine Board of Investigation into EL FARO Sinking
Maritime CommonsTuesday, February 9, 2016 - 3:04 PM
The U.S. Coast Guard will conduct a public Marine Board of Investigation hearing into the loss of the United States-flagged steam ship EL FARO, and its 33 crewmembers. The first hearing will focus on the pre-accident historical events relating to the loss, the regulatory compliance record of the EL [ Read Full Article ]
2/8/2016: New edition of Waves on the Waterfront posted!
Maritime CommonsMonday, February 8, 2016 - 12:10 PM
The Coast Guard’s Office of Port and Facility Compliance published the February 2016 issue of Waves on the Waterfront. The newsletter serves to provide useful information on national and international policies as well as highlight success stories, best practices and achievements in the field of [ Read Full Article ]
2/5/2016: LNG and Alternative Fuels Symposium – Remarks from MSC Commanding Officer
Maritime CommonsFriday, February 5, 2016 - 4:01 PM
Read a summary of remarks about the Marine Safety Center’s role in the review of LNG fuel and cargo systems installed on new U.S. Flag ships and barges. [ Read Full Article ]
2/5/2016: New NVIC published – Use of electronic charts and publications in lieu of paper charts, maps and publications
Maritime CommonsFriday, February 5, 2016 - 1:58 PM
The Coast Guard published uniform guidance on what is now considered equivalent to chart and publication carriage requirements. The Coast Guard believes that electronic charts provide substantially more information to the mariner and will enhance navigational safety beyond that of official paper [ Read Full Article ]
2/5/2016: Pay.gov update to the Merchant Mariner User Fee webpage
Maritime CommonsFriday, February 5, 2016 - 1:54 PM
The National Maritime Center initiated an update to the Merchant Mariner User Fee Payment webpage on Pay.gov to better serve the maritime community. [ Read Full Article ]
2/5/2016: Collection of information under review by the Office of Management and Budget – Declaration of inspection before transfer of liquid in bulk
Maritime CommonsFriday, February 5, 2016 - 1:52 PM
The Coast Guard seeks comment on a declaration of inspection before transfer of liquid in bulk. [ Read Full Article ]
2/4/2016: Coast Guard Commandant to deliver the annual State of the Coast Guard Address
Maritime CommonsThursday, February 4, 2016 - 5:42 PM
Coast Guard Commandant will deliver the 2016 State of the Coast Guard Address Feb. 23, 2016. [ Read Full Article ]