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6/30/2016: Policy letter – 5-knot demonstration test following replacement of on-load release mechanisms for lifeboats and rescue boats
Maritime CommonsThursday, June 30, 2016 - 5:02 PM
The Coast Guard Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance posted a policy letter, providing for post-installation testing guidance following replacement of on-load release mechanisms ("release hooks") for lifeboats and rescue boats on all vessels subject to SOLAS Chapter III. [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 30 June 2016
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingThursday, June 30, 2016 - 7:43 AM
Headlines:
DHS – $100 million for port security grants;
FEMA – preparedness grant allocations;
FEMA – PSGP information;
Piscataqua River – chemical tanker allision;
USCG – random chemical testing;
EPA – partnering with Port Everglades re air emissions;
FMC – VGM implementation;
FMC – [ Read Full Article ]
6/29/2016: Safety alert – Random chemical testing requirements for marine employers, sponsoring organizations and mariners
Maritime CommonsWednesday, June 29, 2016 - 1:56 PM
The Coast Guard published a safety advisory to restate and reemphasize the importance of a properly administered and applied random chemical testing program to prevent drug misuse as a causative factor in marine casualties. [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 29 June 2016
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingWednesday, June 29, 2016 - 7:11 AM
Headlines:
BSEE – civil penalty inflation adjustment;
HSRP – meeting on 30 August-1 September;
NOAA – Block Island Wind Farm;
USCG – role in liquefied gas industry;
Senate – bill introduced re marine debris;
Hong Kong – VGM weighing method;
Panama Canal – inauguration of expanded Canal; and [ Read Full Article ]
6/28/2016: Coast Guard speaks at international liquefied gas conferences
Maritime CommonsTuesday, June 28, 2016 - 1:52 PM
Earlier this month, the U.S. Coast Guard Liquefied Gas National Center of Expertise spoke at international conferences to discuss how the service is preparing for increased maritime use and transportation of LNG. [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 28 June 2016
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingTuesday, June 28, 2016 - 6:57 AM
Headlines:
FMC – VGM agreement approved;
SLSDC – civil penalty adjustment;
DOE – authorization to export LNG;
NOAA – Maui and Kona reef manta ray;
NOAA – smooth hammerhead shark;
USN – Panama Canal Expansion ceremony; and
UK – approved VGM weighers.
June 28, 2016
Bryant’s Maritime Blog [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 27 June 2016
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingMonday, June 27, 2016 - 7:15 AM
Headlines:
Bering Sea – tanker briefly grounds;
Kotzebue – seasonal USCG air facility;
USN – Blueprint to Mariner;
DOJ – contracting officer pleads guilty;
Chesapeake Bay – new anchorage ground proposal;
Western Australia – two new TSS;
Denmark – electronic certification of ships;
Hong Kong [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 24 June 2016
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingFriday, June 24, 2016 - 6:36 AM
Headlines:
IMO – Day of the Seafarer – 25 June 2016;
Puget Sound – VTS interventions;
Hawaii – offshore Oahu wind power;
Hawaii – offshore Oahu wind power EA;
ITC – marine sonar imaging systems;
CMTS – webinar on Arctic maritime infrastructure needs;
IOOS – $31 million awarded for [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 23 June 2016
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingThursday, June 23, 2016 - 3:30 AM
Headlines:
Sabine-Neches Waterway – suitability assessment;
DOE – application to export LNG;
Alaska – cable-laying operations;
ISAC – meeting on 12-14 July;
NTSB – Houston Ship Channel collision;
House – bill introduced to authorize eLoran;
House – Committee mark-up of bills;
IMO – maritime [ Read Full Article ]
6/22/2016: IMO publishes Interim Guidelines on Maritime Cyber Risk Management
Maritime CommonsWednesday, June 22, 2016 - 11:16 AM
The Coast Guard announces the publication of the IMO Interim Guidelines on Cyber Risk Management. [ Read Full Article ]