APMA Blog Feeds
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Blog 200527
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingWednesday, May 27, 2020 - 7:54 AM
Headlines:
White House – WWII Merchant Mariners Gold Medal Act;
USCG – Lower Mississippi River anchorage grounds;
USCG – PIC LOD; USCG – NVIC 01-16 Change 2;
USCG – MA/RI Port Access Route Study;
USCG – MEDMAC applications sought;
USCG – waiver of MMC fees;
USN – ship-borne laser takes out drone; [ Read Full Article ]
Guidance on Waiver of Merchant Mariner Credential Application Fees for Active Duty Members of the Uniformed Services
Maritime CommonsTuesday, May 26, 2020 - 3:06 PM
The Office of Merchant Mariner Credentialing has published CG-MMC Policy Letter 02-20 titled: Guidance on Waiver of Merchant Mariner Credential Application Fees for Active Duty Members of the Uniformed Services. Active duty […] [ Read Full Article ]
Blog 200526
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingTuesday, May 26, 2020 - 7:16 AM
Headlines:
White House – National Maritime Day 2020;
USCG – processing mariner appeals during COVID-19;
USCG – Port & Facility Compliance Report;
CRS – changes in the Arctic; and
Singapore – crew change procedures.
May 26, 2020
Bryant’s Maritime Blog
Bryant’s Maritime Consulting – 4845 [ Read Full Article ]
Processing of Mariner Appeals During COVID-19 Pandemic
Maritime CommonsFriday, May 22, 2020 - 1:05 PM
Due to ongoing COVID-19 safety and health concerns and technical constraints, the processing of mariner appeals has been delayed. [ Read Full Article ]
Office of Port and Facility Compliance 2019 Year in Review Now Available
Maritime CommonsFriday, May 22, 2020 - 10:30 AM
The Office of Port and Facility Compliance has released its 2019 Annual Report. [ Read Full Article ]
Blog 200522
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingFriday, May 22, 2020 - 6:32 AM
Headlines:
USCG – COVID-19 guidance to ROs;
USCGA – virtual graduation ceremony for Class of 2020;
USN – USS Theodore Roosevelt returns to sea;
NOAA – above-normal hurricane season forecast;
CBP – vessel manifest certifications;
DOJ – former MSC official charged;
FERC – Alaska LNG project [ Read Full Article ]
Blog 200521
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingThursday, May 21, 2020 - 6:43 AM
Headlines:
USCG – emergency evacuation drills;
FMC – investigation into Canadian ballast water regulation;
FMC – temporary waivers due to COVID-19;
MTSNAC – webinar meeting on 3 June;
MARAD – $19.6 million for small shipyards;
USN – USS Kidd transitions;
CRS – LHWCA compensation;
Court – open [ Read Full Article ]
Policy Update for Emergency Evacuation Drills on Manned Facilities with Lifeboats
Maritime CommonsWednesday, May 20, 2020 - 11:36 AM
The Coast Guard District 8 Outer Continental Shelf Officer in Charge Marine Inspection has issued Policy Letter 01-2020, “Emergency Evacuation Drills on Manned Facilities with Lifeboats” May 19, 2020. This policy letter […] [ Read Full Article ]
Check Your Life Jacket’s Fit, Function & Condition Before Boating this Season
Maritime CommonsTuesday, May 19, 2020 - 3:35 PM
The U.S. Coast Guard estimates that life jackets could have saved the lives of over 80 percent of boating fatality victims. Ensure they fit properly. [ Read Full Article ]
National Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee Member Solicitation
Maritime CommonsMonday, May 18, 2020 - 2:09 PM
The Office of Merchant Mariner Credentialing is seeking applications for all membership positions in the National Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee. [ Read Full Article ]