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Committee on Marine Transportation System hosting webinar on COVID-19 testing for mariners
Maritime CommonsFriday, November 6, 2020 - 2:49 PM
The Committee on Marine Transportation System (CMTS) is hosting a working group webinar on COVID-19 Testing Strategies for U.S. Merchant Mariners. [ Read Full Article ]
Marine Safety Center issues Ballast Water Management System Type Approval Certificate to Knutsen Ballast Water AS
Maritime CommonsFriday, November 6, 2020 - 2:39 PM
The Coast Guard Marine Safety Center issued the 38th U.S. Coast Guard Ballast Water Management System Type Approval Certificate to Knutsen Ballast Water AS 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 201106
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingFriday, November 6, 2020 - 7:46 AM
Headlines:
Key West, Miami & Tampa – Port Condition WHISKEY;
USCG – pilot transfer arrangements;
USCG – safety management systems on US vessels;
USCG – BWMS alternative components;
USCG – FAQ re lifeboat maintenance & examination;
USCG – relocation of REC Juneau;
Georgia – capsized car [ Read Full Article ]
Blog 201104
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingWednesday, November 4, 2020 - 4:05 PM
Headlines:
USCG – carriage of lithium-ion batteries on SPVs;
FWS – ANS Task Force meeting on 8-10 December;
NOAA – OEAB meeting on 10 December;
CDC – phased resumption of cruise ship passenger operations;
Gulf of Mexico – DWP license application;
Australia – livestock carrier Barkly Pearl; and [ Read Full Article ]
Blog 201102
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingMonday, November 2, 2020 - 4:03 PM
Headlines:
USVI – safety zones proposed;
Puerto Rico – security zone revision proposed;
DOS – meeting on 19 November re IMO LEG 107;
USACE – IWUB nominations sought;
CDC – Framework for Conditional Sailing Order;
FMC – Port Miami cruise projects examination; and
CMTS – COVID-19 Working Group. [ Read Full Article ]
Work Instruction: Vessel Cyber Risk Management
Maritime CommonsMonday, November 2, 2020 - 10:49 AM
The Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance has published Work Instruction CVC-WI-027, “Vessel Cyber Risk Management”. [ Read Full Article ]
FAQs: IMO Resolution MSC.402(96) and Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) 03-19
Maritime CommonsSunday, November 1, 2020 - 3:13 PM
The Office of Design and Engineering Standards has released Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) pertaining to IMO Resolution MSC.402(96) and Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) 03-19, “Maintenance, Thorough Examination, Operational Testing, Overhaul And Repair Of Lifeboats And Rescue [ Read Full Article ]
Policy Letter: Inspection guidance for high risk small passenger vessels
Maritime CommonsFriday, October 30, 2020 - 2:16 PM
The Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance has published Policy Letter 20-02: “Inspection Guidance For High Risk Small Passenger Vessels” to provide Officers in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI) with inspection guidance for high risk small passenger vessel (SPV) inspection. [ Read Full Article ]
Policy letter: Carriage of lithium-ion batteries on small passenger vessels
Maritime CommonsFriday, October 30, 2020 - 2:10 PM
The Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance has published Policy Letter 20-03: “Carriage of Lithium-Ion Batteries on Small Passenger Vessels” to provide guidance regarding carriage of lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries on small passenger vessels […] [ Read Full Article ]
Blog 201030
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingFriday, October 30, 2020 - 7:21 AM
Headlines:
USCG – inspection of high risk SPVs;
USCG – vessel cyber risk management;
USCG – Polar Star to deploy to Arctic;
DOJ – sale of Iranian petroleum;
OFAC – violations of Iranian sanctions;
SLSDC – Advisory Board virtual meetings; and
Canada – Marine Navigation Safety Regulations.
October 30 [ Read Full Article ]