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New NBIC Ballast Water Management Reporting Form released: OMB # 1625-0069
Maritime CommonsSunday, August 9, 2020 - 10:33 PM
On 20 July 2020 the United States Coast Guard received approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) adopting revisions to the Ballast Water Management Reporting Form (OMB number 1625-0069, expiration date 31 July 2023). [ Read Full Article ]
Blog 200807
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingSunday, August 9, 2020 - 9:44 AM
Headlines:
Connecticut – anchorage area change requested;
Texas – DWP project change requested;
Polar Programs Committee – meeting on 10-11 September;
NWS = extremely active hurricane season forecast;
OFAC – violation of Libyan sanctions;
NSIDC – Arctic sea ice update;
Court – NMFS lacks authority [ Read Full Article ]
Coast Guard seeking input from Qualified Members of Engine Department (QMED) for Job Task Analysis
Maritime CommonsFriday, August 7, 2020 - 11:29 AM
The Coast Guard is seeking input from mariners who hold Merchant Mariner Credential endorsements as Qualified Member of the Engine Department (QMED) to validate information gathered as part of a Job Task Analysis (JTA). [ Read Full Article ]
Eighth District MSIB: Extension of third party surveys – Update (Change 1)
Maritime CommonsFriday, August 7, 2020 - 9:56 AM
In light of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis the Outer Continental Shelf Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection is permitting the extension of third party surveys for firefighting and lifesaving equipment until 30 September on a case-by-case basis. [ Read Full Article ]
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Bryant's Maritime ConsultingWednesday, August 5, 2020 - 6:33 AM
Headlines:
White House – 230th birthday of USCG;
USCG – CSNCOE newsletter;
FWS & NMFS – ESA definition of habitat;
NOAA – indirect cost rates;
NOAA & USN – unmanned maritime systems;
FMC – fact-finding in NY/NJ completed;
Court – LHWCA causation in OCS;
Australia – closure of Inmarsat Fleet [ Read Full Article ]
Blog 200804
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingTuesday, August 4, 2020 - 8:56 AM
Headlines:
USCG – determination re reorganization;
USCG – safety/security zone notification procedures;
CRS – USACE future projects and studies; and
Coast Guard Day.
August 4, 2020
Bryant’s Maritime Blog
Bryant’s Maritime Consulting – 4845 SW 91st Way – Gainesville, FL 32608-8135 [ Read Full Article ]
National Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee Member Re-Solicitation
Maritime CommonsMonday, August 3, 2020 - 10:08 AM
The Office of Merchant Mariner Credentialing is seeking applications for membership
positions representing credentialed ratings in the National Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee (N-MERPAC). [ Read Full Article ]
Blog 200803
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingMonday, August 3, 2020 - 7:09 AM
Headlines:
Port Canaveral – port condition ZULU;
Georgia – Golden Ray update;
DOJ – $1.5 million fine for failure to maintain ORB;
FEMA – final allocation of FY 2020 preparedness grants;
Senate – bill introduced re maritime emergency relief;
IMO – ship recycling in Bangladesh;
EU – guidance [ Read Full Article ]
Blog 200731
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingFriday, July 31, 2020 - 12:51 PM
Headlines:
Key West – Port Condition YANKEE;
Miami – Port Condition YANKEE;
Port Canaveral = Port Condition X-RAY;
Tampa – Port Condition X-RAY;
USCG – MERPAC members sought;
NTSB – craned barge allision with bridge;
DOE – LNG export authorizations extended to 2050;
FMC – briefing re COVID-19 [ Read Full Article ]
Blog 200730
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingThursday, July 30, 2020 - 6:17 AM
Headlines:
July 30, 2020
Bryant’s Maritime Blog
Bryant’s Maritime Consulting – 4845 SW 91st Way – Gainesville, FL 32608-8135 – USA
Tel: 1-352-692-5493 – Email: dennis.l.bryant@gmail.com – Internet: https://brymarconsulting.com/
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