APMA Blog Feeds
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Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 19 July 2018
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingThursday, July 19, 2018 - 8:03 AM
Headlines:
USCG – marine protected areas;
USCG – preparation for ICOC;
Chicago Sanitary & Ship Canal – RNA amended;
SSBAC – meeting on 22 August;
USCRTF – meeting on 16 August;
DOJ – $1 million fine for ORB violation;
NTSB – excessive ice accumulation;
House – bill introduced re [ Read Full Article ]
7/18/2018: Foreign flag passenger vessels and the Initial Certificate of Compliance exam
Maritime CommonsWednesday, July 18, 2018 - 10:39 AM
Foreign flag passenger vessels arriving in the United States that embark passengers for the first time or make an initial U.S. port call while carrying U.S. citizens as passengers, must participate in the Initial Certificate of Compliance exam process. This post provides a few points to help ensure [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 18 July 2018
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingWednesday, July 18, 2018 - 7:18 AM
Headlines:
Port Arthur – temporary safety zone;
USCG – TugSafe Central;
USCG – structural assessment of aged ships;
USCG – PICWG meeting on 12 September;
FERC – LNG terminal applications timely;
House – bill introduced re Nord Stream 2 pipeline; and
Washington – seeking marine transportation [ Read Full Article ]
07/17/2018: New Ship Structure Committee report released: SSC-474
Maritime CommonsTuesday, July 17, 2018 - 2:45 PM
The Ship Structure Committee announced the publication of a new report, SSC-474, titled "Structural Assessment of Aged Ships," by Mr. Gregory Walker, Mr. Brendan Connell and Mr. Sean Kery of CSRA. The report describes the development of an assessment process to accurately predict the survivability [ Read Full Article ]
07/17/2018: TugSafe Lite is now TugSafe Central with two new sections and more links to useful information
Maritime CommonsTuesday, July 17, 2018 - 12:17 PM
TugSafe Lite has been expanded and retitled TugSafe Central and is an important online source for Subchapter M compliance requirements and guidance. It has two new sections and new links to regulatory cites, USCG guidance documents and a link to a downloadable electronic version that is also [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 17 July 2018
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingTuesday, July 17, 2018 - 7:28 AM
Headlines:
Hawaii – injuries on lava tour boat;
USCG – covered areas on open decks;
Gulf of Aden – threat to shipping;
NTSB – towboat grounding;
NTSB – fishing vessel sinks due to icing;
BSEE – confidential near-miss data;
CBP – interest rates;
Court – unpermitted but known mooring dolphin [ Read Full Article ]
7/16/2018: Covered areas on open decks – risks and requirements for passenger vessels
Maritime CommonsMonday, July 16, 2018 - 10:34 AM
The evolution of passenger amenities on cruise ships has far surpassed the original language of the existing regulations. This is particularly evident on open deck areas where the current trend to situate a variety of cooking, dining, and entertainment options has increased the fire risk. When [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 16 July 2018
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingMonday, July 16, 2018 - 6:09 AM
Headlines:
USCG – hearing re tank barge explosion and fire;
OMB – maritime regulatory reform;
FWS – double-crested cormorants;
COAC – webinar meeting on 1 August;
BOEM – New York Bight wind power leasing;
Court – maritime lien extinguished by laches; and
Court – competing liens.
July 16, [ Read Full Article ]
07/13/2018: Public hearing being held July 16 in Houston, Texas, for Bouchard No. 255 tank barge incident
Maritime CommonsFriday, July 13, 2018 - 4:59 PM
The Coast Guard is scheduled to conduct a formal public hearing beginning July 16, 2018, at Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston to consider evidence related to an incident that occurred aboard the Bouchard No. 255 tank barge. The hearing will continue to July 27, 2018. [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 12 July 2018
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingThursday, July 12, 2018 - 5:20 AM
Headlines:
Port Valdez – safety zone;
USACE & EPA – waters of the United States;
NOAA – possible meteorite fragments recovered;
House – bill introduced re FMC;
UK – laser targeting sanctions; and
UK – ballast water management FAQ.
July 12, 2018
Bryant’s Maritime Blog Bryant’s [ Read Full Article ]