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Update to NVIC 02-19, Guide to Marine Equipment Approvals Covered by a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA)
Maritime CommonsThursday, December 31, 2020 - 11:32 AM
The Office of Design and Engineering Standards issued Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) 02-19 (Ch 1) “Change 1 to Guide to Marine Equipment Approvals Covered by a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRAs)," Jan. 1, 2021. [ Read Full Article ]
Marine Safety Center issues Ballast Water Management System Type Approval Certificate to Alfa Laval Tumba AB
Maritime CommonsWednesday, December 30, 2020 - 12:21 PM
The Coast Guard Marine Safety Center issued the 39 th U.S. Coast Guard BWMS Type Approval Certificate to Alfa Laval Tumba AB after a detailed review of the manufacturer’s type approval application determined the system met the requirements of 46 CFR 162.060. [ Read Full Article ]
MSIB: Exemptions to TWIC requirements related to COVID-19 – Update (Change 2)
Maritime CommonsTuesday, December 29, 2020 - 3:12 PM
The Coast Guard Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy has published Marine Safety Information Bulletin 13-20 - (Change 2) “Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Operations - Change 2” to provide updates to TWIC Reader Rule implementation and enforcement. [ Read Full Article ]
2019 Area Maritime Security Committee of the Year: Puget Sound AMSC
Maritime CommonsSunday, December 27, 2020 - 11:00 PM
In November the Puget Sound AMSC was named the recipient of the 2019 AMSC of the Year Award. Area Maritime Security Committees continue to provide the framework for communication and collaboration necessary to ensure our nation’s ports remain secure and resilient. [ Read Full Article ]
Port Security Advisory (2-20) Liberia
Maritime CommonsWednesday, December 23, 2020 - 1:12 PM
The Coast Guard has announced in the Federal Register that it is removing the conditions of entry on vessels arriving from the country of the Republic of Liberia. [ Read Full Article ]
MSIB: Novel Coronavirus – Mariner Credentials – Update (Change 5)
Maritime CommonsWednesday, December 23, 2020 - 12:20 PM
The Coast Guard has posted Change 5 to MSIB 08-20, titled COVID-19 – Mariner Credentials, which updates information on extensions to merchant mariner credentials, medical certificates and course approvals. [ Read Full Article ]
U.S. Coast Guard releases National Recreational Boating Safety Survey results
Maritime CommonsTuesday, December 8, 2020 - 12:41 PM
The U.S. Coast Guard is announcing the release of the National Recreational Boating Safety Survey for 2018. The Survey, which was mailed to over a quarter-million Americans, produced scientific estimates about characteristics […] [ Read Full Article ]
Notice of proposed rulemaking: Electronic Submission of Facility Operations and Emergency Manuals
Maritime CommonsFriday, November 27, 2020 - 11:26 AM
The Coast Guard announced in the Federal Register a proposed rule to enable electronic submission of Operations Manuals and Emergency Manuals and electronic communication between the operators of regulated facilities and the Coast Guard, reducing the time and cost associated with mailing and [ Read Full Article ]
2020 edition of The Gas Gauge Newsletter now available.
Maritime CommonsFriday, November 27, 2020 - 11:09 AM
The Coast Guard’s Liquefied Gas Carrier National Center of Expertise (LGC NCOE) published its 2020 edition of The Gas Gauge, a newsletter to share Coast Guard involvement and regulatory updates about the liquefied gas industry. [ Read Full Article ]
Notice of Public Scoping Meeting for the Blue Marlin Offshore Port License Application
Maritime CommonsWednesday, November 25, 2020 - 12:24 PM
The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and the Maritime Administration (MARAD) announce their intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Blue Marlin Offshore port license application. Blue Marlin Offshore Port, LLC proposes the construction and operation of a deepwater port that would [ Read Full Article ]