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Update to mask requirement for persons aboard vessels
Maritime CommonsFriday, June 11, 2021 - 1:22 PM
The Coast Guard will no longer enforce mask requirements in outdoor areas of maritime transportation conveyances and hubs. [ Read Full Article ]
2020 Flag State Control Annual Report
Maritime CommonsWednesday, June 9, 2021 - 3:12 PM
The Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance is pleased to announce the publication of the 2020 Flag State Control Domestic Annual Report. [ Read Full Article ]
Marine Safety Center issues Ballast Water Management System Type Approval Certificate to Evoqua Water Technologies Limited (UK)
Maritime CommonsWednesday, June 9, 2021 - 11:40 AM
The Coast Guard Marine Safety Center issued the 43rd U.S. Coast Guard Ballast Water Management System Type Approval Certificate to Evoqua Water Technologies Limited (UK) after a detailed review of the manufacturer’s type approval application determined the system met the requirements of 46 CFR 162. [ Read Full Article ]
Policy Letters: Update to harbor assist towing beyond the boundary line and use of doublers on Subchapter M towing vessels
Maritime CommonsWednesday, June 2, 2021 - 9:40 AM
The Coast Guard Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance issued Policy Letter 19-01 Change 1 “Enforcement Guidance for Harbor Assist Towing Vessels When Operating Beyond the Boundary Line” and Policy Letter 21-03 “Guidance Concerning the Use of Doubler Plates for Repairs Involving Towing Vessels [ Read Full Article ]
Eighth District MSIB: Hurricane Season reporting requirements
Maritime CommonsTuesday, June 1, 2021 - 2:54 PM
The OCS Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI) has released MSIB 21-02, Hurricane Season Reporting Requirements, to provide guidance for operators on the Outer Continental Shelf. [ Read Full Article ]
Notice of Public Meeting: Shipping Coordinating Committee
Maritime CommonsTuesday, June 1, 2021 - 10:54 AM
The Department of State will conduct an open meeting of the Shipping Coordinating Committee at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 3, 2021, by way of teleconference. [ Read Full Article ]
Blog 210528
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingFriday, May 28, 2021 - 7:19 AM
Headlines:
USCG – ‘paper captains’ busted;
Georgia – capsized car carrier Golden Ray update;
FMC – updated Decisions of the FMC;
IOOS – virtual meeting on 14 June;
CRS – Paperwork Reduction Act;
UK – first female RN admiral selected;
Shakespeare’s Bible – Southwark;
Newsletter – farewell; and
Shock [ Read Full Article ]
Blog 210527
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingThursday, May 27, 2021 - 6:38 AM
Headlines:
USCG – harbor assist vessels outside Boundary Line;
USCG – towing vessel COI inspections under TSMS option;
USCG – ransomware and MTSA regulated facilities;
Georgia – capsized car carrier Golden Ray update;
NMFS – sperm whale 5-year review;
UK – application of medical stores regulations [ Read Full Article ]
Marine Transportation System (MTS) cyber spotlight
Maritime CommonsWednesday, May 26, 2021 - 12:19 PM
Editors note: This is the second in a series of articles addressing cyber risk management and cybersecurity within the Marine Transportation System (MTS). The maritime community is facing daily threats to their […] [ Read Full Article ]
Unlimited Tonnage Deck Officer Surveys
Maritime CommonsWednesday, May 26, 2021 - 12:08 PM
From the desk of Mayte MedinaChief, Office of Merchant Mariner Credentialing The Coast Guard is seeking input from mariners who hold national Merchant Mariner Credential deck officer endorsements for unlimited tonnage vessels […] [ Read Full Article ]