APMA Blog Feeds
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9/1/2017: National Maritime Security Advisory Committee scheduled
Maritime CommonsFriday, September 1, 2017 - 7:52 AM
The Committee will meet in Arlington, Virginia, Sept. 19-20, 2017. [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 1 September 2017
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingFriday, September 1, 2017 - 6:10 AM
Headlines:
USCG – obtaining duplicate MMCs;
USCG – US-build determination;
NMSAC – meeting on 19-20 September;
USACE – GL-MR Interbasin Study;
DOJ – $4.2 million for fatal offshore explosion;
DOJ – fishing company fined $2.5 million for APPS violations;
Gulf of Mexico – re-boarding of [ Read Full Article ]
8/31/2017: Instructions for mariners whose credentials were lost due to Hurricane Harvey
Maritime CommonsThursday, August 31, 2017 - 10:10 AM
In accordance with federal regulations, duplicate Merchant Mariner Credentials may be issued free of charge to mariners whose credentials were lost or destroyed as a result of Hurricane Harvey and the recent flooding in Texas and neighboring states. [ Read Full Article ]
8/31/2017: National Maritime Security Advisory Committee establishes three workgroups for regulatory reform tasking
Maritime CommonsThursday, August 31, 2017 - 9:56 AM
The Committee's work will assist the Coast Guard in implementing Executive Orders 13771 and 13783 which were issued in February and March 2017, and are aimed at reducing regulatory burden and promoting economic growth. [ Read Full Article ]
8/31/2017: Partial re-opening of the Houston-Galveston captain of the port zone following Hurricane Harvey
Maritime CommonsThursday, August 31, 2017 - 9:13 AM
As of 2 p.m. Wednesday, the captain of the port for Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston opened the ports of Houston, Texas City, Galveston, and Freeport with restrictions. [ Read Full Article ]
8/31/2017: Final Rule – Great Lakes Pilotage Rates 2017 Annual Review
Maritime CommonsThursday, August 31, 2017 - 8:10 AM
The final rule amends the Coast Guard's Great Lakes pilotage regulations by revising the current methodology by which the Coast Guard sets base rates for U.S. pilotage service on the Great Lakes, as well as revises the pilotage rates for the remaining portion of the 2017 shipping season. [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 31 August 2017
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingThursday, August 31, 2017 - 6:11 AM
Headlines:
Houston – urban SAR update;
Port Arthur – urban search and rescue;
USCG – Great Lakes Pilotage rates;
IMO – World Maritime Day 2017;
Singapore – non-renewal of bunker licenses; and
UK – offshore renewable energy installations.
August 31, 2017
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8/30/2017: Chemical Transportation Advisory Committee meetings scheduled
Maritime CommonsWednesday, August 30, 2017 - 10:04 AM
The Chemical Transportation Advisory Committee and its subcommittees will meet Oct. 3-5, 2017, in Washington, DC. [ Read Full Article ]
8/30/2017: Port of Corpus Christi Inner Harbor set to Modified Zulu
Maritime CommonsWednesday, August 30, 2017 - 8:51 AM
The Coast Guard captain of the port in Corpus Christi has implemented Port Condition Modified Zulu for the Port of Corpus Christi Inner Harbor, Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2017. [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 30 August 2017
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingWednesday, August 30, 2017 - 7:07 AM
Headlines:
USCG – Hurricane Harvey response snapshot;
Houston – SAR efforts continue;
USCG – REC Houston closed due to hurricane;
USCG – ferry jumper fined;
CTAC – meeting on 3-5 October;
FMC – Hurricane Harvey commercial disputes;
FMC – Hurricane Harvey passenger disputes;
UK – guidance re [ Read Full Article ]