APMA Blog Feeds
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Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 22 June 2016
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingWednesday, June 22, 2016 - 6:13 AM
Headlines:
USCG – voluntary fuel sampling program;
USCG – MSC Plan Review Guidelines;
CMTS & TRB – R&D Conference 21-23 June;
NOAA – coral bleaching;
NOAA – program performance evaluations;
Guam – hazardous waste storage;
House – bill introduced to improve maritime transportation; [ Read Full Article ]
6/21/2016: Marine Safety Center updates
Maritime CommonsTuesday, June 21, 2016 - 1:49 PM
The Coast Guard Marine Safety Center updated Plan Review Guidelines. [ Read Full Article ]
6/21/2016: Collection of information under review by Office of Management and Budget – Reporting requirements for barges loaded with certain dangerous cargoes operating on the inland rivers and the Illinois waterway
Maritime CommonsTuesday, June 21, 2016 - 10:56 AM
The Coast Guard seeks comment on the approval of a revision to a previous collection of information regarding reporting requirements for barges loaded with certain dangerous cargoes operating on the inland rivers and the Illinois waterway. [ Read Full Article ]
6/21/2016: Update from Rear Adm. Paul Thomas on the voluntary fuel sampling program
Maritime CommonsTuesday, June 21, 2016 - 10:00 AM
Rear Adm. Paul Thomas, assistant commandant for prevention policy, gives an update on the voluntary fuel sampling program. [ Read Full Article ]
6/21/2016: Commercial fishing vessels – Implementation of 2010 and 2012 legislation
Maritime CommonsTuesday, June 21, 2016 - 8:25 AM
The Coast Guard issued a notice of proposed rulemaking that proposes to align its commercial fishing industry vessel regulations with the mandatory provisions of 2010 and 2012 legislation passed by Congress that took effect upon enactment. [ Read Full Article ]
6/21/2016: Notice of withdrawal of advance notice of proposed rulemaking – Commercial fishing industry vessels
Maritime CommonsTuesday, June 21, 2016 - 7:51 AM
The Coast Guard announced the withdrawal of the advance notice of proposed rulemaking regarding commercial fishing industry vessels, which involved possible amendments to Coast Guard regulations affecting uninspected United States commercial fishing, fish processing and fish tender vessels. [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 21 June 2016
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingTuesday, June 21, 2016 - 7:05 AM
Headlines:
USCG – convictions in oil dumping case;
USCG – FAQ re Subchapter M;
USCG – submittal of documents to MSC;
USCG – commercial fishing vessels proposal;
USCG – commercial fishing vessels withdrawal;
Lower Niagara River – safety zone proposed;
APHIS – use of ACE for submittal;
Alaska [ Read Full Article ]
6/20/2016: Subchapter M resources – Frequently asked questions
Maritime CommonsMonday, June 20, 2016 - 3:44 PM
Following the publication of Subchapter M, Inspections for Towing Vessels, the Coast Guard Towing Vessel National Center of Expertise established a website that will address frequently asked questions about the new requirements. [ Read Full Article ]
6/20/2016: Subchapter M resources – Marine Safety Center Bulletin 04-16
Maritime CommonsMonday, June 20, 2016 - 12:30 PM
The Coast Guard Marine Safety Center published Marine Safety Center (MSC) Bulletin 04-16, Submittal of Documents to MSC for Review per 46 CFR Subchapter M, following the publication of the Subchapter M final rule. [ Read Full Article ]
6/20/2016: Notice of public teleconference meeting: National Maritime Security Advisory Committee
Maritime CommonsMonday, June 20, 2016 - 10:00 AM
The National Maritime Security Advisory Committee will meet on July 5, 2016, via teleconference, to discuss various issues relating to national maritime security. This meeting will be open to the public. [ Read Full Article ]