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End of Reporting for Bulk Dry Cargo Residue Discharges into U.S. waters of the Great Lakes
Maritime CommonsThursday, September 3, 2020 - 2:57 PM
The Office of Operating and Environmental Standards (CG-OES) would like to clarify for the maritime community the February 28, 2015, sunset provision in Title 33 CFR 151.66. Vessel owners and operators are no longer required to submit to the Coast Guard quarterly reports of their discharges of bulk [ Read Full Article ]
Work Instruction: Risk Based Fishing Vessel Exam Program Work Instruction
Maritime CommonsMonday, August 31, 2020 - 12:54 PM
The Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance published Work Instruction CVC-WI-025(1), "Risk Based Fishing Vessel Exam Program," Aug. 21, 2020. This work instruction outlines Coast Guard initiatives to promote increased safety within the commercial fishing industry on vessels viewed as high-risk. [ Read Full Article ]
Merchant Mariner Credential Examinations during COVID-19 – Update
Maritime CommonsWednesday, August 26, 2020 - 12:22 PM
The National Maritime Center has released an update on the Mariner Credential Examination process related to COVID-19 restrictions. [ Read Full Article ]
Temporary guidance for renewal of Merchant Mariner Credentials during the COVID-19 pandemic
Maritime CommonsTuesday, August 25, 2020 - 2:51 PM
The Office of Merchant Mariner Credentialing has published a policy letter provides temporary guidance for renewal of a Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) and STCW endorsements. [ Read Full Article ]
MSIB: Novel Coronavirus – Mariner Credentials – Update (Change 3)
Maritime CommonsTuesday, August 25, 2020 - 12:52 PM
The Coast Guard has published MSIB 08-20 (Change 3) to update guidance concerning mariner credentials, medical certificates and course approvals, and the action being taken by the Coast Guard due to the novel coronavirus and the disease it causes (COVID-19). [ Read Full Article ]
Request for information on integration of automated and autonomous commercial vessels and vessel technologies into the Maritime Transportation System
Maritime CommonsWednesday, August 12, 2020 - 2:51 PM
The Coast Guard is interested in hearing from the public on a range of issues related to the potential introduction and development of automated and autonomous technologies aboard commercial vessels or any automated and autonomous vessels subject to U.S. jurisdiction and U.S. port facilities. [ Read Full Article ]
Coast Guard requesting comments to improve Nation’s shallow draft waterways ATON system
Maritime CommonsMonday, August 10, 2020 - 3:05 PM
The U.S. Coast Guard is conducting a Waterways Analysis and Management System Study on the Shallow Draft system. Waterway users, interested parties, and stakeholders are invited to provide comments or feedback. [ Read Full Article ]
New NBIC Ballast Water Management Reporting Form released: OMB # 1625-0069
Maritime CommonsSunday, August 9, 2020 - 10:33 PM
On 20 July 2020 the United States Coast Guard received approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) adopting revisions to the Ballast Water Management Reporting Form (OMB number 1625-0069, expiration date 31 July 2023). [ Read Full Article ]
Coast Guard seeking input from Qualified Members of Engine Department (QMED) for Job Task Analysis
Maritime CommonsFriday, August 7, 2020 - 11:29 AM
The Coast Guard is seeking input from mariners who hold Merchant Mariner Credential endorsements as Qualified Member of the Engine Department (QMED) to validate information gathered as part of a Job Task Analysis (JTA). [ Read Full Article ]
Eighth District MSIB: Extension of third party surveys – Update (Change 1)
Maritime CommonsFriday, August 7, 2020 - 9:56 AM
In light of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis the Outer Continental Shelf Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection is permitting the extension of third party surveys for firefighting and lifesaving equipment until 30 September on a case-by-case basis. [ Read Full Article ]