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Notice of proposed rulemaking: Update to Electrical Engineering Regulations
Maritime CommonsThursday, April 22, 2021 - 2:54 PM
The Coast Guard published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in the Federal Register on April 22, 2021 to update the electrical engineering regulations for commercial vessels in 46 CFR Subchapter J, Parts 110-113. [ Read Full Article ]
MSIB: Worldwide Navigational Warnings Service
Maritime CommonsThursday, April 22, 2021 - 1:58 PM
The Coast Guard has issued Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) 05-21 to provide a brief overview of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) Worldwide Navigational Warnings Service. [ Read Full Article ]
Ship Structure Committee unveils re-discovered historical films
Maritime CommonsMonday, April 19, 2021 - 11:22 AM
The Ship Structure Committee (SSC) has published three historical films depicting maritime acidents recently re-discovered in the archives at U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, DC. [ Read Full Article ]
Marine Safety Center issues Ballast Water Management System (BWMS) Type Approval Certificate to SKF Marine GmbH
Maritime CommonsWednesday, April 14, 2021 - 2:59 PM
The Coast Guard Marine Safety Center issued the 41st U.S. Coast Guard BWMS Type Approval Certificate to SKF Marine GmbH after a detailed review of the manufacturer’s type approval application determined the […] [ Read Full Article ]
Analysis of the effect of MSIB 07-19: Ballast water BMPs to reduce the likelihood of transporting pathogens that may spread Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease
Maritime CommonsWednesday, April 14, 2021 - 1:23 PM
The Coast Guard’s Office of Operating and Environmental Standards (CG-OES) has published an analysis of the effect of MSIB 07-19 on the discharge of unmanaged ballast water in U.S. waters in Southeast Florida and the Caribbean. [ Read Full Article ]
Notice of Public Meeting: Shipping Coordination Committee Meeting in Preparation for International Maritime Organization Meeting
Maritime CommonsMonday, April 12, 2021 - 11:26 AM
The Department of State will conduct a public meeting of the Shipping Coordination Committee at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 29, 2021, by way of teleconference to prepare for the 103rd session of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Maritime Safety Committee. [ Read Full Article ]
Federal Register Notice: National Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee; April 2021 Teleconference
Maritime CommonsMonday, March 29, 2021 - 3:14 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 ]
Federal Register Notice: Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee; Vacancies
Maritime CommonsWednesday, March 24, 2021 - 11:46 AM
As a courtesy to our audience, Maritime Commons will provide a daily compilation of nationally-relevant Federal Register Notices, or those notices that may impact a large segment of our readers. To provide […] [ Read Full Article ]
MSIB: COVID-19 Safety Requirements in the Maritime Transportation System: Change-1
Maritime CommonsTuesday, March 23, 2021 - 2:02 PM
The Coast Guard has published Change 1 to Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) 02-21 to provide updated guidance on the requirement for wearing masks on commercial vessels in Executive Order (13998) issued by the President on January 21, 2021. [ Read Full Article ]
Marine Safety Alert: Blocked freeing ports can trap seawater on deck reducing your vessel’s stability
Maritime CommonsSunday, March 21, 2021 - 11:00 PM
The Inspections and Compliance Directorate issued Marine Safety Alert 03-21 to address potentially dangerous situation involving the closure of freeing ports on commercial fishing vessels. [ Read Full Article ]