APMA Blog Feeds
APMA pulls blog feeds from various sources. Click on an article below to visit the blog and read more. If you have a maritime blog and would like it included in our listing, please contact us.
MSIB: Recommendation for Pilot Transfer Arrangements.
Maritime CommonsFriday, October 23, 2020 - 1:07 PM
The Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance has published MSIB 21-20 Change 1 “Recommendation for Pilot Transfer Arrangements.” [ Read Full Article ]
Marine Safety Center issues Ballast Water Management System Type Approval Certificate to Panasonic Environmental Systems & Engineering Co., Ltd.
Maritime CommonsFriday, October 23, 2020 - 12:48 PM
The Coast Guard Marine Safety Center issued the 37th U.S. Coast Guard Ballast Water Management System Type Approval Certificate to Panasonic Environmental Systems & Engineering Co., Ltd., after a detailed review of the manufacturer’s type approval application determined the system met the [ Read Full Article ]
Marine Safety Center issues Ballast Water Management System Type Approval Certificate to Elite Marine Corporation
Maritime CommonsThursday, October 22, 2020 - 3:00 PM
The Coast Guard Marine Safety Centerissued the 36thU.S. Coast Guard Ballast Water Management System Type Approval Certificate to Elite Marine Corporation, 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 ]
Marine Safety Center receives new application for Ballast Water Management System type approval
Maritime CommonsThursday, October 22, 2020 - 2:46 PM
The Coast Guard Marine Safety Center received an application for Ballast Water Management System (BWMS) type approval for the KURITA Ballast Water Management System manufactured by Kurita Water Industries Ltd. MSC will review the […] [ Read Full Article ]
Survival Craft Equipment-Update to Type Approval Requirements
Maritime CommonsThursday, October 22, 2020 - 10:47 AM
The United States Coast Guard announced in the Federal Register that it is proposing to update the type approval requirements for certain types of equipment that survival craft are required to carry on U.S.-flagged vessels. [ Read Full Article ]
Recap of 2020 Spill of National Significance executive seminar
Maritime CommonsWednesday, October 21, 2020 - 3:13 PM
Maritime Commons virtually attended the 2020 Spill of National Significance Executive Seminar and is providing a summary of the discussions among federal executives in attendance in order to inform our readers what to expect about how the government operates under the various response regulations [ Read Full Article ]
IMO Announces 2020 Exceptional Bravery at Sea Awards
Maritime CommonsWednesday, October 21, 2020 - 2:32 PM
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has awarded the 2020 Awards for Exceptional Bravery at Sea to Mr. Mario Santos Teixeira and Mr. Fabio Rodrigues Alves de Abreu, members of the Sao Paulo Pilots, as well as Petty Officer Second Class Ralph Ofalla Barajan of the Philippine Coast Guard. [ Read Full Article ]
Performing a VHF Marine Radio Check
Maritime CommonsMonday, October 19, 2020 - 3:02 PM
The Coast Guard Inspections and Compliance Directorate has issued MSIB 20-20 to inform mariners of the proper procure for performing a VHF radio check. [ Read Full Article ]
Subchapter M virtual training now available online
Maritime CommonsWednesday, October 7, 2020 - 1:54 PM
The Towing Vessel National Center of Expertise is pleased to announce virtual Subchapter M training is now available on the TVNCOE website. [ Read Full Article ]
Amendments to MARPOL 73/78 accepting electronic record books
Maritime CommonsTuesday, October 6, 2020 - 9:58 AM
On October 1, 2020, amendments to MARPOL 73/78 entered into force permitting vessels to electronically record discharges, transfers, and other reportable operations required under Annexes I, II, V and VI in Electronic Record Books (ERB); see IMO Resolution MEPC.314(74). Coast Guard Port State [ Read Full Article ]