APMA Blog Feeds
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Blog 210106
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingWednesday, January 6, 2021 - 7:19 AM
Headlines:
White House – National Maritime Cybersecurity Plan;
Georgia – capsized car carrier Golden Ray update;
OFAC – shipping company cited for Iranian sanctions violation;
NOAA – partnership to advance ocean science;
NOAA & USAID – combatting IUU fishing;
House – bill introduced re WWII [ Read Full Article ]
Blog 210105
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingTuesday, January 5, 2021 - 7:12 AM
Headlines:
White House – veto of Driftnet Modernization Act;
MARAD – Cable Security Fleet;
NOAA – oceanographic fleet renewal;
USN – CNO Naval History Essay Contest;
Alaska – ISO Environmental Program Manager;
EU NAVFOR Somali – anti-piracy mandate broadened;
India – Certificates of Competency [ Read Full Article ]
Blog 210104
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingMonday, January 4, 2021 - 7:44 AM
Headlines:
Congress – NDAA veto overridden;
USCG – marine equipment approvals covered by a MRA;
USCG – US-build determination;
Tampa – Super Bowl safety zone proposed;
Georgia – capsized car carrier Golden Ray update;
DOE – LNG export authorizations extended;
California – Annual Vessel Reporting [ Read Full Article ]
Update to NVIC 02-19, Guide to Marine Equipment Approvals Covered by a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA)
Maritime CommonsThursday, December 31, 2020 - 11:32 AM
The Office of Design and Engineering Standards issued Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) 02-19 (Ch 1) “Change 1 to Guide to Marine Equipment Approvals Covered by a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRAs)," Jan. 1, 2021. [ Read Full Article ]
Blog 201231
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingThursday, December 31, 2020 - 8:10 AM
Headlines:
USCG – flexible enforcement of TWIC regulations;
USCG – further extension of MMCs due to COVID-19;
USCG – 39th BWMS type approval;
USCG – cutter deploys to South Atlantic;
Georgia – capsized car carrier Golden Ray update;
USN – Snakehead LDUUV RFP;
MARAD – US Maritime Advisory System; [ Read Full Article ]
Marine Safety Center issues Ballast Water Management System Type Approval Certificate to Alfa Laval Tumba AB
Maritime CommonsWednesday, December 30, 2020 - 12:21 PM
The Coast Guard Marine Safety Center issued the 39 th U.S. Coast Guard BWMS Type Approval Certificate to Alfa Laval Tumba AB after a detailed review of the manufacturer’s type approval application determined the system met the requirements of 46 CFR 162.060. [ Read Full Article ]
Blog 201228
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingWednesday, December 30, 2020 - 7:48 AM
Headlines:
White House – NDAA vetoed;
White House – NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps;
USCG – further extension of MMCs due to COVID-19;
Georgia – capsized car carrier Golden Ray update;
Singapore – ban re persons from UK; and
UK – MARPOL Annex II and IBC Code.
December 28, 2020
Bryant’s Maritime [ Read Full Article ]
MSIB: Exemptions to TWIC requirements related to COVID-19 – Update (Change 2)
Maritime CommonsTuesday, December 29, 2020 - 3:12 PM
The Coast Guard Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy has published Marine Safety Information Bulletin 13-20 - (Change 2) “Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Operations - Change 2” to provide updates to TWIC Reader Rule implementation and enforcement. [ Read Full Article ]
2019 Area Maritime Security Committee of the Year: Puget Sound AMSC
Maritime CommonsSunday, December 27, 2020 - 11:00 PM
In November the Puget Sound AMSC was named the recipient of the 2019 AMSC of the Year Award. Area Maritime Security Committees continue to provide the framework for communication and collaboration necessary to ensure our nation’s ports remain secure and resilient. [ Read Full Article ]
Port Security Advisory (2-20) Liberia
Maritime CommonsWednesday, December 23, 2020 - 1:12 PM
The Coast Guard has announced in the Federal Register that it is removing the conditions of entry on vessels arriving from the country of the Republic of Liberia. [ Read Full Article ]