APMA Blog Feeds
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8/1/2018: Commandant convenes marine board of investigation into loss of Stretch Duck 07
Maritime CommonsWednesday, August 1, 2018 - 2:25 PM
The marine board consists of five members who will investigate all aspects of the casualty including, but not limited to, the pre-accident historical events relating to the accident, the regulatory compliance of Stretch Duck 07, crewmember duties and qualifications, weather conditions and reporting [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 1 August 2018
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingWednesday, August 1, 2018 - 6:36 AM
Headlines:
DOE – RFI for offshore wind R&D facilities;
NAP – Autonomy on Land and Sea;
CRS – USCG polar icebreaker program; and
Paris MOU – 2017 CIC report.
August 1, 2018
Bryant’s Maritime Blog Bryant’s Maritime Consulting – 4845 SW 91st Way – Gainesville, FL 32608-8135 [ Read Full Article ]
7/31/2018: Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee upcoming meeting and vacancy announcements
Maritime CommonsTuesday, July 31, 2018 - 12:31 PM
The Coast Guard published two notices in the Federal Register regarding the Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee announcing the date of the next committee convening, and extending indefinitely the application period for a committee position that will come vacant Sept. 30, 2018. [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 31 July 2018
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingTuesday, July 31, 2018 - 6:46 AM
Headlines:
GLPAC – meeting on 10 September;
USCG – members sought for GLPAC;
HSRP – meeting on 28-30 August;
IOOS – meeting on 28-29 August;
The “Black Tom Island” Incident – 30 July 1916; and
Collection of Duties Act – 31 July 1789.
July 31, 2018
Bryant’s Maritime Blog Bryant’s Maritime [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 30 July 2018
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingMonday, July 30, 2018 - 6:28 AM
Headlines:
NTSB – duck boat DVR summarized;
OSHA – safety violations following shipyard explosion;
USCG – AMSC 2017 annual report;
House – marine debris bill amended and approved;
House – Building21 discussion draft;
Senate – bill introduced re waterfront communities;
Senate – bill [ Read Full Article ]
7/27/2018: Area Maritime Security Committees 2017 Annual Report – Challenges, suggestions, accomplishments, and best practices
Maritime CommonsFriday, July 27, 2018 - 7:00 AM
The annual report consolidates information provided by each of the 43 AMSCs established around the nation to the Office of Port and Facility Compliance and discusses common issues related to challenges, suggestions, accomplishments, and best practices. Additionally, the report assists the Coast [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 27 July 2018
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingFriday, July 27, 2018 - 5:40 AM
Headlines:
USCG & NOAA – US Coast Pilot;
EC – French support for tidal energy project;
Australia – float-free EPIRBs to become mandatory;
New Zealand – blind passage leads to grounding; and
New Zealand – safety requirements for large recreational vessels.
July 27, 2018
Bryant’s Maritime [ Read Full Article ]
7/26/2018: First edition of NOAA’s ‘U.S. Coast Pilot’ containing Navigation Rules and 72 COLREGS now available
Maritime CommonsThursday, July 26, 2018 - 3:16 PM
The first edition of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s U.S. Coast Pilot that includes both the amalgamated International Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea and the Navigation Rules is now available. This newest edition covers the Atlantic Coast from Eastport, Maine [ Read Full Article ]
7/26/2018: Charleston, S.C., Area Maritime Security Committee presented with award for achievements
Maritime CommonsThursday, July 26, 2018 - 7:32 AM
Last month the Charleston, S.C., Area Maritime Security Committee was named the 2017 AMSC of the Year, and Rear Adm. John Nadeau, assistant commandant for prevention policy, presented Committee representatives with the award during a ceremony July 9, 2018. Area Maritime Security Committees provide [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Newsletter – 26 July 2018
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingThursday, July 26, 2018 - 6:11 AM
Headlines:
USCG – current core SMFF GSAs;
USCG – GOM OCS annual security exercise on 13 September;
USCG – application for BWMS type approval;
MARAD – $20 million in grants to small shipyards;
FMC – common chassis pool for SC & GA ports;
FMC – $618,000 in civil penalties [ Read Full Article ]