APMA Blog Feeds
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Blog 200224
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingMonday, February 24, 2020 - 6:54 AM
Headlines:
USCG – Subchapter M COI phase-in;
USCG – Subchapter M training webpage;
USCG – CTAC members sought; and
CRS – Novel Coronavirus 2019.
February 24, 2020
Bryant’s Maritime Blog
Bryant’s Maritime Consulting – 4845 SW 91st Way – Gainesville, FL 32608-8135 – USA
Tel: 1- [ Read Full Article ]
Department of State issues emergency travel advisory
Maritime CommonsFriday, February 21, 2020 - 12:00 PM
For the convenience of our readers, Maritime Commons is sharing a link to a Department of State travel emergency alert released Feb. 20, 2020, regarding cruise ship travel and the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). [ Read Full Article ]
Subchapter M enforcement posture for COI phase in requirements
Maritime CommonsFriday, February 21, 2020 - 11:05 AM
This policy letter provides guidance regarding the enforcement posture for towing vessels' COI phase-in requirements within 46 CFR §136.202. [ Read Full Article ]
Applications sought for National Commercial Fishing Safety Advisory Committee
Maritime CommonsFriday, February 21, 2020 - 8:30 AM
The Coast Guard announced in the Federal Register that it is seeking applications until April 21, 2020 from individuals interested in serving on the National Commercial Fishing Safety Advisory Committee. This committee will advise the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security on matters [ Read Full Article ]
U.S., Canada sign newly revised Dixon Entrance Annex to the National Canada-United States Joint Marine Pollution Contingency Plan
Maritime CommonsFriday, February 21, 2020 - 8:00 AM
The updated annex includes basic content and format changes in accordance with new national guidelines, clearer pollution notification and response protocols, and refreshed references to U.S. Customs Service procedures for transboundary movement of personnel and resources. The new annex also [ Read Full Article ]
Blog 200221
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingFriday, February 21, 2020 - 7:08 AM
Headlines:
USCG – State of the Coast Guard Address;
USCG – NVMC corrected notice;
USCG – NCFSAC members sought;
USCG & NWS – survey of maritime public;
DOS – meeting on 11 March re IMO LEG 107;
NTSB – towboat flooding and sinking;
SLSDC – advisory board meeting on 9 March;
Court – alien [ Read Full Article ]
Navigation Center invites maritime public to participate in marine weather information survey
Maritime CommonsThursday, February 20, 2020 - 2:40 PM
The Coast Guard and the National Weather Service are conducting a survey of the maritime public in order gain a better understanding of the current use of Marine Weather Information, and to determine the level of interest in potential future products and dissemination methods. [ Read Full Article ]
Blog 200220 – special
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingThursday, February 20, 2020 - 1:13 PM
Headlines:
February 21, 2020 – special
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/
Contact me to help you reach [ Read Full Article ]
Request for comments: Consolidation of redundant Coast Guard boat stations
Maritime CommonsThursday, February 20, 2020 - 7:47 AM
***Post updated February 21 to correct the location of Roosevelt Inlet.***
The Coast Guard is seeking public comments on the planned consolidation of redundant Coast Guard boat stations. Many stations were established at a time when boats lacked engines and were powered by oars and paddles. With [ Read Full Article ]
Blog 200220
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingThursday, February 20, 2020 - 6:20 AM
Headlines:
USCG – State of the Coast Guard Address on 20 February;
Georgia – construction of environmental protection barrier;
USCG – Polar Star completes Antarctic mission;
USCG – CSNCOE newsletter;
DHS – funding opportunities for FY2020 preparedness grants;
FMC – regulatory revisions; and
Court [ Read Full Article ]