APMA Blog Feeds
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Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 17 February 2016
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingWednesday, February 17, 2016 - 6:53 AM
Headlines:
USCG – looking ahead to 2016;
HSRP – meeting on 15-17 March;
US & Ghana – maritime law enforcement partnership;
House – bill introduced to prohibit OCS drilling;
Alaska – marine debris removal;
New York – Towing Industry Forum; and
Denmark – replacement of STCW 2010 [ Read Full Article ]
2/16/2016: A look ahead to 2016 by the U.S. Coast Guard’s Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy
Maritime CommonsTuesday, February 16, 2016 - 5:44 PM
Read what Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy, Rear Adm. Paul Thomas, sees as the primary challenges facing the nation's maritime industry in 2016. [ Read Full Article ]
2/16/2016: Updated engine illustrations
Maritime CommonsTuesday, February 16, 2016 - 3:57 PM
The National Maritime Center published 30 new or revised exam illustrations for the deck and engine illustration inventory. [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 16 February 2016
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingTuesday, February 16, 2016 - 2:21 AM
Headlines:
OMB – inspection of towing vessels;
OMB – shale gas extraction waste water;
USCG – updated engine exam illustrations;
Rhode Island Sound – temporary safety zone proposed;
DOE – LNG export authorization sought;
DOE – ConocoPhillips authorized to export LNG;
St. Lawrence Seaway – [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 12 February 2016
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingFriday, February 12, 2016 - 7:06 AM
Headlines:
USCG – live-streaming of El Faro MBI;
NTSB – second El Faro search mission;
FMC & USCG – container weight listening session;
White House – enhancing national cybersecurity;
NIST – improving critical infrastructure cybersecurity;
DOC – Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors;
USCG – deck [ Read Full Article ]
2/11/2016: Livestreaming of EL FARO Marine Board of Investigation hearing
Maritime CommonsThursday, February 11, 2016 - 4:07 PM
The Coast Guard will live stream the SS EL FARO Marine Board of Investigation hearings on Tuesday, February 16, 2016. [ Read Full Article ]
2/11/2016: National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee meeting
Maritime CommonsThursday, February 11, 2016 - 2:12 PM
The National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee will hold meetings to discuss the safety of operations and other matters affecting the offshore oil and gas industry. [ Read Full Article ]
2/10/2016: Public meeting – Container weight listening session
Maritime CommonsWednesday, February 10, 2016 - 12:43 PM
The Federal Maritime Commission is hosting a listening session on the amendments to SOLAS Regulation VI-2 regarding cargo information and verified gross mass of containers. The Coast Guard will be in attendance to hear concerns and feedback from industry and stakeholders on this issue. [ Read Full Article ]
2/10/2016: Guidelines for training of personnel on ships subject to the Polar Code
Maritime CommonsWednesday, February 10, 2016 - 11:19 AM
The Coast Guard published a policy letter to provide guidance for the training of personnel on ships subject to the international code for ships operating in polar waters and provide a level of safety taking into account the challenges specific to the unique polar environment. [ Read Full Article ]
2/10/2016: Towing Safety Advisory Committee vacancies
Maritime CommonsWednesday, February 10, 2016 - 11:18 AM
The Coast Guard seeks applications for membership on the Towing Safety Advisory Committee to advise on matters relating to shallow draft inland and coastal waterway navigation and towing safety. [ Read Full Article ]