APMA Blog Feeds
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3/22/2016: Information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget – Barges carrying bulk hazardous materials
Maritime CommonsTuesday, March 22, 2016 - 12:18 PM
The Coast Guard seeks comment from owners and operators of tank barges on the approval of a revision to a currently approved collection for barges carrying bulk hazardous materials. [ Read Full Article ]
3/22/2016: National Boating Safety Advisory Council vacancies
Maritime CommonsTuesday, March 22, 2016 - 12:16 PM
The Coast Guard seeks applications for membership on the National Boating Safety Advisory Council to advise the Coast Guard on recreational boating safety regulations and other major boating safety matters. [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 22 March 2016
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingTuesday, March 22, 2016 - 3:00 AM
Headlines:
Cuba & US – MOU re navigation safety;
Columbia River – bulker aground;
USCG – conditions of entry re Cuba removed;
Nantucket Sound – PARS;
NBSAC – meeting on 21-23 April;
USCG – NBSAC members sought;
BOEM – OCS sand, gravel, and shell resources;
Offshore California – wind [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 21 March 2016
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingMonday, March 21, 2016 - 2:31 AM
Headlines:
USCG – conditions of entry re Cuba removed;
USCG – recreational boating safety;
FMC – user fees;
Offshore New York – Wind Energy Area;
DOJ – owner/operator sentenced to pay $1.5 million;
FEMA – controlled equipment funding;
House – hearing on maritime budget request;
Senate – [ Read Full Article ]
3/18/2016: National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee; vacancies
Maritime CommonsFriday, March 18, 2016 - 12:15 PM
The Coast Guard seeks applications six positions on the National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee to advise on the exploration of offshore mineral and energy resources. [ Read Full Article ]
3/18/2016: Cooperative research and development agreement – Robotic aircraft for maritime public safety
Maritime CommonsFriday, March 18, 2016 - 12:13 PM
The Coast Guard announces its intent to enter into a cooperative research and development agreement with several companies to evaluate small unmanned aircraft systems and their airborne sensors, to determine their potential for use in a maritime environment. [ Read Full Article ]
3/18/2016: Information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget – Offshore supply vessels
Maritime CommonsFriday, March 18, 2016 - 12:12 PM
The Coast Guard seeks comment on the approval of a revision to a currently approved collection for offshore supply vessels, Title 46 CFR Subchapter L. [ Read Full Article ]
3/18/2016: Collection of information under review by the Office of Management and Budget – Display of fire control plans for vessels
Maritime CommonsFriday, March 18, 2016 - 12:11 PM
The Coast Guard seeks comment on the approval of a revision to a currently approved collection for the display of fire control plans for vessels. [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 18 March 2016
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingFriday, March 18, 2016 - 4:15 AM
Headlines:
USCG – new MMC booklets;
USCG – planned NAVCEN updates;
USCG – SMFF requirements;
USCG – voluntary cyber reviews;
IOOS Advisory Committee – meeting on 5-6 April;
SLSDC – Seaway Rules and Regulations;
NOAA – noise affecting marine mammals;
OFAC – revisions of Cuban sanctions;
BIS [ Read Full Article ]
3/17/2016: Coast Guard and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission – Voluntary cyber reviews
Maritime CommonsThursday, March 17, 2016 - 3:59 PM
Last week, the Coast Guard met with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to discuss collaboration on voluntary Cyber Architecture Reviews for MTSA-regulated LNG facilities. [ Read Full Article ]