APMA Blog Feeds
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12/17/2015: Implementation of updated mariner credentialing program forms
Maritime CommonsThursday, December 17, 2015 - 12:27 PM
The National Maritime Center posted a notice about the use of the new CG-719 forms. [ Read Full Article ]
12/17/2015: Port state control detection deficiency areas – MSIB published
Maritime CommonsThursday, December 17, 2015 - 12:26 PM
The Coast Guard published a safety bulletin to address the top five deficiency areas that port state control officers find on foreign vessels and have led to detentions in 2015. [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 17 December 2015
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingThursday, December 17, 2015 - 2:45 AM
Headlines:
DHS – NTAS Bulletin;
USCG – VHS-DSC radio equipment;
FMC – Commissioners’ meeting; and
UK – maritime growth study response.
December 17, 2015
Bryant’s Maritime Blog Bryant’s Maritime Consulting – 4845 SW 91st Way – Gainesville, FL 32608-8135 – USA
Tel: 1-352- [ Read Full Article ]
12/16/2015: Back to the future – Cyber risk management training
Maritime CommonsWednesday, December 16, 2015 - 1:46 PM
The Coast Guard recently hosted a course on cyber risks in the marine transportation system to train Coast Guard personnel to work with industry to address cyber risks. [ Read Full Article ]
12/16/2015: VHF-DSC Radio equipment installation requirement for inspected passenger and commercial fishing vessels – MSIB published
Maritime CommonsWednesday, December 16, 2015 - 1:44 PM
Inspected passenger vessels that carry more than six passengers, with at least one for hire, and commercial fishing vessels of 300 gross tons and upward, operating in Sea Area A1, must upgrade to VHF-DSC radio equipment beginning one year after notification or not later than January 20, 2016. [ Read Full Article ]
12/16/2015: Notice of public meeting – IMO Subcommittee on Ship Design and Construction
Maritime CommonsWednesday, December 16, 2015 - 1:43 PM
The Department of State will conduct a Coast Guard led public meeting, in Washington, DC, to prepare for the third Session of the IMO Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction in January 2016. [ Read Full Article ]
12/16/2015: Update to the National Terrorism Advisory System
Maritime CommonsWednesday, December 16, 2015 - 12:59 PM
Today, DHS updated the National Terrorism Advisory System, a tool designed to communicate information about terrorist threats. As part of the Coast Guard's commitment to the security of our nation's maritime infrastructure, we are informing you of the change to the NTAS system and providing the [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 16 December 2015
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingWednesday, December 16, 2015 - 7:12 AM
Headlines:
DHS – semi-annual regulatory agenda;
NIST – critical infrastructure cybersecurity;
Court – LHWCA credibility finding;
EC – European Border and Coast Guard proposed;
UK – eLoran trial to be discontinued;
UK – maritime business strategic partnership;
Boston Tea Party – 16 December [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 15 December 2015
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingTuesday, December 15, 2015 - 6:59 AM
Headlines:
USCG – most probable number;
Mississippi River – collision near Memphis;
Delaware River – safety zone;
FMC – $334,000 collected in settlements;
House – CG Authorization Act;
IMO – COP21 accord;
UK – certificate of equivalent competency; and
Loss of tanker Argo Merchant – 15 [ Read Full Article ]
12/14/2015: Coast Guard decision on use of Most Probable Number method
Maritime CommonsMonday, December 14, 2015 - 12:02 PM
Today, the Coast Guard informed four ultraviolet ballast water management system manufacturers that the Most Probable Number method is not considered as an equivalent alternative to the testing method prescribed in the Coast Guard’s regulations pertaining to the type-approval of ballast water [ Read Full Article ]