APMA Blog Feeds
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6/20/2016: Publication of subchapter M: Inspection of towing vessels
Maritime CommonsMonday, June 20, 2016 - 7:51 AM
Today, the Coast Guard published subchapter M of title 46 of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, which establishes new regulations and requirements for owners and operations of tows and towing vessels. [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 20 June 2016
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingMonday, June 20, 2016 - 6:53 AM
Headlines:
USCG – inspection of towing vessels;
NMSAC – teleconference meeting on 5 July;
FMC – carriers urged to accept terminal container weights;
MARAD – battery use in a hybrid tug;
MARAD – energy efficiency white paper; and
Summer/winter solstice – 2234 UTC, 20 June 2016.
June 20, 2016 [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Newsletter – 17 June 2016
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingFriday, June 17, 2016 - 7:07 AM
Headlines:
USMMA – standing down Sea Year;
USCG – recognition of icebreaker crew;
USCG – LNG fuel system inspection job aid;
USCG – Waves on the Waterfront;
Senate – bill introduced re marine mammal rescue;
Washington – Spill Response Task Force meeting on 21 June;
India – Day of the [ Read Full Article ]
6/16/2016: June edition of Waves on the Waterfront now available!
Maritime CommonsThursday, June 16, 2016 - 3:32 PM
The Coast Guard’s Office of Port and Facility Compliance published the June 2016 issue of Waves on the Waterfront. [ Read Full Article ]
06/16/2016: Liquefied Gas Carrier National Center of Expertise releases LNG fuel system checklist
Maritime CommonsThursday, June 16, 2016 - 11:29 AM
The Liquefied Gas Carrier National Center of Expertise (LGC NCOE) has released Field Notice 02-16, 'Domestic Vessel LNG Fuel System Inspection Job Aid'. This notice augments existing policy with a recommended checklist specific for domestic LNG fueled vessels. [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 16 June 2016
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingThursday, June 16, 2016 - 6:28 AM
Headlines:
USCG – master surrenders license after diver death;
Senate – hearing on USCG’s increasing duties;
Panama Canal – new electronic charts; and
Totoaba – aquatic cocaine.
June 16, 2016
Bryant’s Maritime Blog Bryant’s Maritime Consulting – 4845 SW 91st Way – Gainesville [ Read Full Article ]
6/15/2016: Navigation Safety Advisory Council vacancies
Maritime CommonsWednesday, June 15, 2016 - 1:02 PM
The Coast Guard seeks applications for membership on the Navigation Safety Advisory Council. [ Read Full Article ]
6/15/2016: Congressional hearing alert
Maritime CommonsWednesday, June 15, 2016 - 8:19 AM
Today, Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Paul Zukunft will testify before a Congressional hearing discussing Coast Guard increasing duties, with a focus on drug and migrant interdiction. [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 15 June 2016
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingWednesday, June 15, 2016 - 6:19 AM
Headlines:
USCG – NAVSAC members sought;
DHS – cybersecurity sharing policies;
House – hearing on USCG mission needs;
Court – lack of personal jurisdiction;
NATO – SAR exercise;
Great Barrier Reef – rodent extinction; and
General Slocum fire – 15 June 1904.
June 15, 2016
Bryant’s Maritime [ Read Full Article ]
6/14/2016: Amendment to Code of Federal Regulations: Renaming of Coast Guard sector
Maritime CommonsTuesday, June 14, 2016 - 1:12 PM
The Coast Guard is amending the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) to reflect its renaming of Coast Guard Sector Baltimore as Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region. [ Read Full Article ]