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Federal Register Notice: Towing vessel firefighting training
Maritime CommonsWednesday, September 1, 2021 - 10:18 AM
The Coast Guard announced in the Federal Register a proposal to revise the training requirements for national Merchant Mariner Credential endorsements as master of towing vessels (limited) or mate (pilot) of towing vessels on inland waters or Western Rivers routes. [ Read Full Article ]
Maritime Commons emails being blocked for some users, workaround available
Maritime CommonsTuesday, August 31, 2021 - 1:51 PM
Maritime Commons is is aware that some subscribers are unable to open posts received via email. We are currently investigating a solution to this problem. If links do not open from your email please visit mariners.coastguard.blog directly. Thank you for your continued interest in the content [ Read Full Article ]
Office of Port and Facility Compliance 2020 Annual Report
Maritime CommonsMonday, August 30, 2021 - 2:48 PM
The Office of Port and Facility Compliance is pleased to release the Office of Port and Facility Compliance 2020 Annual Report. This report highlights the efforts of CG-FAC and its partners to ensure the safety and security of doing business at our port communities. [ Read Full Article ]
Merchant mariner credential application processing time update and important additional information
Maritime CommonsMonday, August 30, 2021 - 11:19 AM
From Captain Bradley W. Clare, National Maritime Center Commanding Officer The National Maritime Center (NMC) continues to experience increased Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) and medical certificate application processing times. Every effort is […] [ Read Full Article ]
Federal Register Notice: Pilots’ Medical Certificate Validity Period
Maritime CommonsFriday, August 27, 2021 - 1:34 PM
The Coast Guard has announced in the Federal Register a proposal to extend the maximum period of validity of merchant mariner medical certificates issued to first-class pilots and masters or mates serving as pilot from 2 years to 5 years. [ Read Full Article ]
National Vessel Documentation Center: Improved customer service feature for renewal submissions via e-mail
Maritime CommonsThursday, August 26, 2021 - 2:54 PM
The Coast Guard National Vessel Documentation Center recently announced that as of August 26, 2021, customers will receive confirmation e-mails in response to e-mail submissions. [ Read Full Article ]
Federal Register Notice: Revisions to Maritime Security Directive 104-6; guidelines for U.S. vessels operating in high risk waters
Maritime CommonsThursday, August 26, 2021 - 12:34 PM
The Coast Guard has announced in the Federal Register the availability of Revision 8 to Maritime Security (MARSEC) Directive [ Read Full Article ]
MSIB: Commercial fishing vessel alternative-to-class requirements
Maritime CommonsWednesday, August 25, 2021 - 12:56 PM
The Coast Guard Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance, Fishing Vessel Safety Division has issued Marine Safety Information Bulletin 08-21 "Commercial Fishing Vessel Alternative-to-Class Requirements" to apprise fishing vessel owners/operators of requirements that apply to the new construction, [ Read Full Article ]
National Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee appoints new members
Maritime CommonsWednesday, August 25, 2021 - 10:48 AM
The Coast Guard has announced the appointment of 18 individuals to serve as members of the National Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee (N-MERPAC). [ Read Full Article ]
Federal Register Notice: National Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee; September 2021 teleconference
Maritime CommonsMonday, August 23, 2021 - 1:30 PM
The National Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee (Committee) will meet via teleconference to discuss matters relating to medical certification determinations for issuance of licenses, certificates of registry, and merchant mariners' documents, medical standards and guidelines for the [ Read Full Article ]