APMA Blog Feeds
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Blog 210415
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingThursday, April 15, 2021 - 5:02 AM
Headlines:
Gulf of Mexico – 12 missing from capsized liftboat;
USCG – unmanaged ballast water discharges;
USCG – 41st BWMS type approval certificate;
USCG – WAMS study of Columbia River Entrance;
Georgia – capsized car carrier Golden Ray salvage update;
Florida – Panama City crayfish;
BOEM – civil [ Read Full Article ]
Marine Safety Center issues Ballast Water Management System (BWMS) Type Approval Certificate to SKF Marine GmbH
Maritime CommonsWednesday, April 14, 2021 - 2:59 PM
The Coast Guard Marine Safety Center issued the 41st U.S. Coast Guard BWMS Type Approval Certificate to SKF Marine GmbH after a detailed review of the manufacturer’s type approval application determined the […] [ Read Full Article ]
Analysis of the effect of MSIB 07-19: Ballast water BMPs to reduce the likelihood of transporting pathogens that may spread Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease
Maritime CommonsWednesday, April 14, 2021 - 1:23 PM
The Coast Guard’s Office of Operating and Environmental Standards (CG-OES) has published an analysis of the effect of MSIB 07-19 on the discharge of unmanaged ballast water in U.S. waters in Southeast Florida and the Caribbean. [ Read Full Article ]
Blog 210414
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingWednesday, April 14, 2021 - 3:40 AM
Headlines:
Thames River, Groton – security zone proposed;
Miami – RNA proposed;
DOI – OCSLA and wind energy leases;
FMC – meetings in Florida re cruise ship matters;
DOT – $1 billion grant funding for infrastructure;
House – hearing on carbon-free maritime industry;
South Carolina – new [ Read Full Article ]
Notice of Public Meeting: Shipping Coordination Committee Meeting in Preparation for International Maritime Organization Meeting
Maritime CommonsMonday, April 12, 2021 - 11:26 AM
The Department of State will conduct a public meeting of the Shipping Coordination Committee at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 29, 2021, by way of teleconference to prepare for the 103rd session of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Maritime Safety Committee. [ Read Full Article ]
Blog 210412
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingMonday, April 12, 2021 - 3:26 AM
Headlines:
San Juan – security zone revision;
USCG – Northern NY Bight PARS;
DOS – meeting on 25 May re IMO FAL 43;
DOS – meeting on 3 June re IMO MEPC 76;
NOAA – increase in hurricane seasonal ‘average’;
DOT – cooperation with Singapore Ministry of Transport;
House – bill introduced re maritime [ Read Full Article ]
Blog 210409
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingFriday, April 9, 2021 - 6:22 AM
Headlines:
USCG NMC – communication with training providers;
St. Croix – safety zone;
NTSB – OSV/ATB collision;
FMC – closed meeting on 14 April;
IMO – tackling marine litter;
Australia – resupply vessel to be escorted to port;
Norway – drifting vessel now under tow;
Singapore – port dues revision [ Read Full Article ]
Blog 210408
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingThursday, April 8, 2021 - 6:39 AM
Headlines:
USCG – Drill Down newsletter;
USCG – special anchorage areas;
FMC – tariff regulation proposal;
FMC – meeting on 7 April in closed session;
DOS – Private International Law Committee;
Treasury – international boycott list;
EPA – Lake Guardian;
Suez Canal – salvage capability [ Read Full Article ]
Blog 210407
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingWednesday, April 7, 2021 - 6:40 AM
Headlines:
Georgia – capsized car carrier Golden Ray update;
NTSB – Most Wanted List;
Australia – fire on Antarctic resupply vessel;
Norway – stricken freighter salvage effort;
Panama Canal – access to navigation bridge;
UK – fatigue and fitness;
Union Faith-Warren J. Doucet tow collision – 6 April [ Read Full Article ]
Blog 210405
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingMonday, April 5, 2021 - 7:54 AM
Headlines:
USCG – cutters depart for Europe and Middle East;
CDC – cruise ship guidance re COVID-19;
CMTS – Navigation Information Strategic Plan;
DOL – $375K for whistleblower violation;
DOL – COVID-19 claims under LHWCA;
DOL – COVID-19 claims handling under LHWCA;
USN – wreck of storied [ Read Full Article ]