APMA Blog Feeds
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CMTS COVID-19 Working Group webinar: U.S. mariner mental health survey results
Maritime CommonsMonday, November 15, 2021 - 2:23 PM
The U.S. Committee on the Marine Transportation System (CMTS) COVID-19 Working Group (C-19 WG) is hosting a webinar on Nov. 22, from 2 – 3:30 p.m., to present the results of the Mariner Mental Health Needs during COVID-19 survey. [ Read Full Article ]
National Boating Safety Advisory Committee elects new chair and vice-chair
Maritime CommonsThursday, November 4, 2021 - 2:54 PM
The National Boating Safety Advisory Committee (NBSAC) recently elected Mr. Dave Marlow and Mr. John Adey as the Chairperson and the Vice Chairperson, respectfully. [ Read Full Article ]
Area Maritime Security Committees 2020 Annual Report – Challenges, Suggestions, Accomplishments, and Best Practices
Maritime CommonsTuesday, November 2, 2021 - 1:48 PM
The Office of Port and Facility Compliance is pleased to announce the publication of a consolidated report on the status and work completed in 2020 by Area Maritime Security Committees. [ Read Full Article ]
USCG Cruise Ship National Center of Expertise Newsletter – Fall Issue
Maritime CommonsTuesday, November 2, 2021 - 12:38 PM
The Coast Guard’s Cruise Ship National Center of Expertise (CSNCOE) published its fall edition of The Cruise Ship Round Turn. The newsletter provides useful information on national and international policies as well as highlight success stories, best practices and achievements in the field. [ Read Full Article ]
Federal Register Notice: Shipping Coordinating Committee Meeting in Preparation for International Maritime Organization MEPC 77 Meeting
Maritime CommonsMonday, November 1, 2021 - 3:09 PM
The Department of State has announced in the Federal Register a public meeting of the Shipping Coordinating Committee at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, by way of teleconference. Members of the public may participate up to the capacity of the teleconference phone line, which can handle [ Read Full Article ]
Federal Register Notice: National Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee Meeting
Maritime CommonsMonday, November 1, 2021 - 2:41 PM
The Coast Guard announced in the Federal Register that the National Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee (Committee) and its Working Groups will meet November 16-18, 2021 in Piney Point, MD, to discuss issues relating to personnel in the United States Merchant Marine including the training [ Read Full Article ]
Marine Safety Alert: Unexpected heavy weather dangers
Maritime CommonsWednesday, October 27, 2021 - 3:24 PM
The Coast Guard Office of Investigations and Analysis has released Marine Safety Alert XX-21, to highlight how unexpected heavy weather events and rapid changes in weather have contributed to multiple notable and deadly marine casualties over the past several years. [ Read Full Article ]
Marine Safety Center issues Ballast Water Management System Type Approval Certificate to Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.
Maritime CommonsWednesday, October 27, 2021 - 3:16 PM
The Coast Guard Marine Safety Center issued the 45th U.S. Coast Guard Ballast Water Management System Type Approval Certificate to Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. [ Read Full Article ]
Cyber Awareness Series Part 3: Cyber hygiene
Maritime CommonsMonday, October 25, 2021 - 11:48 AM
Cyber hygiene is the first line of defense in a cyber-risk management plan and involves the processes one uses to protect access to an information network. [ Read Full Article ]
Final Rule: Fire protection for recreational vessels
Maritime CommonsFriday, October 22, 2021 - 1:16 PM
The Coast Guard announced in the Federal Register that is has amended fire extinguishing equipment regulations for recreational vessels that are propelled or controlled by propulsion machinery. [ Read Full Article ]