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Coast Guard, European Commission sign memorandum to improve oversight of mutually recognized organizations
Maritime CommonsTuesday, March 3, 2020 - 3:12 PM
The Memorandum provides a framework for sharing and coordinating information, activities and best practices for oversight of recognized organizations that carry out inspection and certification of commercial vessels on behalf of both the United States and European Union. [ Read Full Article ]
Recap of 7th session of the Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction
Maritime CommonsTuesday, March 3, 2020 - 8:50 AM
The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) held its 7th session at IMO headquarters in London last month. Key topics discussed included carriage of industrial personnel, subdivision and damage stability, and intact stability criteria. [ Read Full Article ]
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Bryant's Maritime ConsultingTuesday, March 3, 2020 - 5:41 AM
Headlines:
Texas – Sabine-Neches waterway suitability assessment;
USCG – USCG officer among top 100 women worldwide;
MARAD – $225 million for port infrastructure development;
DOT – guidance portal;
GAO – USCG workforce assessment;
GAO – USN surface ships based overseas;
IMO – ban on carriage [ Read Full Article ]
Coast Guard convenes Marine Board of Investigation into loss of F/V Scandies Rose
Maritime CommonsMonday, March 2, 2020 - 3:39 PM
The Coast Guard announced in a news release Feb. 28, 2020, that it has convened a marine board of investigation into the loss of the fishing vessel Scandies Rose and five of its seven crewmembers. A marine board of investigation is the highest level of investigation in the Coast Guard. [ Read Full Article ]
Coast Guard officer named among “Top 100 Women in Shipping”
Maritime CommonsMonday, March 2, 2020 - 8:00 AM
In February, allaboutshipping.co.uk published a “Top 100 Women in Shipping” in recognition of International Maritime Organization’s World Maritime Day 2019 theme, “Empowering Women in the Maritime Community.” Among the respected, influential, and deserving women named on the Top 100 list was U.S. [ Read Full Article ]
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Bryant's Maritime ConsultingMonday, March 2, 2020 - 7:11 AM
Headlines:
White House – COVID-19 ban on persons from China or Iran;
USCG – enforcement action against Bouchard Transportation;
USCG – investigation into loss of F/V Scandies Rose;
USCG – NVDC current on COD renewal requests;
USCG & DHS – USCG technology needs;
DOJ – oil record book violation; [ Read Full Article ]
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Bryant's Maritime ConsultingFriday, February 28, 2020 - 10:16 AM
Headlines:
DOS – SHC meeting on 23 March re MEPC 75;
MARAD – inventory of US-flag launch barges;
NOAA – OEAB members sought;
Access Board – guidance documents; and
MV Bow Mariner – 28 February 2004.
February 28, 2020
Bryant’s Maritime Blog
Bryant’s Maritime Consulting – 4845 SW 91st Way [ Read Full Article ]
MSIB on Certificate of Documentation delays cancelled
Maritime CommonsFriday, February 28, 2020 - 8:24 AM
The Coast Guard is cancelling MSIB 03-19 because the NVDC is current with processing of COD renewal requests for both commercial and recreational vessels. [ Read Full Article ]
Towing Vessel Nat’l Center of Expertise now offering customizable Subchapter M training programs
Maritime CommonsMonday, February 24, 2020 - 12:18 PM
The training hub is geared toward industry compliance officers or operators, Third Party Organization representatives, and Coast Guard marine inspectors. Training modules are based on the latest policy and Coast Guard perspective on the selected topics. [ Read Full Article ]
Membership applications sought for National Chemical Transportation Safety Advisory Committee
Maritime CommonsMonday, February 24, 2020 - 11:27 AM
The Coast Guard is requesting applications from individuals interested in membership on the National Chemical Transportation Safety Advisory Committee. This recently established committee will advise the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security on matters relating to the safe and secure [ Read Full Article ]