The Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance has published Policy Letter 21 01: amp 34 Exercise of enforcement discretion with regard to MARPOL Annex VI Regulation 13.5.1.2.1 amp 34 to outline how the U.S. Coast Guard will enforce MARPOL Annex VI Regulation 13.5.1.2.1, the Tier III NOx limits, for....
Mariners Coastguard
Published 4y-9mo-3w-2d-20h-54m ago
The Coast Guard is evaluating the potential use of Safety Management Systems SMSs to improve safety and reduce marine casualties on board U.S. flagged passenger vessels. The Coast Guard is seeking public input and responses to specific questions on the feasibility, applicability, and nature of SMS....
Mariners Coastguard
Published 4y-10mo-4d-36m ago
The Coast Guard announced in the Federal Register the re solicitation of applications from persons interested in membership on the National Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee Committee to represent the viewpoint of those credentialed with ratings as a qualified member of the engine depar....
Mariners Coastguard
Published 4y-10mo-5d-19h-55m ago
As a courtesy to our audience, Maritime Commons will provide a daily compilation of nationally relevant Federal Register Notices, or those notices that may impact a large segment of our readers. To provide amp 8230 ....
Mariners Coastguard
Published 4y-10mo-6d-21h-45m ago
The Coast Guard has posted on beta.sam.gov the contracting opportunity for the Underway Foreign Passenger Vessel Examiner Course. The United States Coast Guard Cruise Ship National Center of Expertise CSNCOE has a amp 8230 ....
Mariners Coastguard
Published 4y-10mo-1w-5d-2h-13m ago
The Office of Design and Engineering Standards issued Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular NVIC 02 19 Ch 1 “Change 1 to Guide to Marine Equipment Approvals Covered by a Mutual Recognition Agreement MRAs , amp 34 Jan. 1, 2021.....
Mariners Coastguard
Published 4y-10mo-2w-5d-40m ago
The Coast Guard Marine Safety Center issued the 39 th U.S. Coast Guard BWMS Type Approval Certificate to Alfa Laval Tumba AB after a detailed review of the manufacturer’s type approval application determined the system met the requirements of 46 CFR 162.060.....
Mariners Coastguard
Published 4y-10mo-2w-5d-23h-51m ago
The Coast Guard Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy has published Marine Safety Information Bulletin 13 20 Change 2 “Transportation Worker Identification Credential TWIC Operations Change 2” to provide updates to TWIC Reader Rule implementation and enforcement. ....
Mariners Coastguard
Published 4y-10mo-2w-6d-21h ago
In November the Puget Sound AMSC was named the recipient of the 2019 AMSC of the Year Award. Area Maritime Security Committees continue to provide the framework for communication and collaboration necessary to ensure our nation’s ports remain secure and resilient.....
Mariners Coastguard
Published 4y-10mo-3w-1d-13h-13m ago
The U.S. Coast Guard is announcing the release of the National Recreational Boating Safety Survey for 2018. The Survey, which was mailed to over a quarter million Americans, produced scientific estimates about characteristics amp 8230 ....
Mariners Coastguard
Published 4y-11mo-1w-3d-23h-32m ago
The Coast Guard announced in the Federal Register a proposed rule to enable electronic submission of Operations Manuals and Emergency Manuals and electronic communication between the operators of regulated facilities and the Coast Guard, reducing the time and cost associated with mailing and process....
Mariners Coastguard
Published 4y-11mo-3w-1d-47m ago
The Coast Guard’s Liquefied Gas Carrier National Center of Expertise LGC NCOE published its 2020 edition of The Gas Gauge, a newsletter to share Coast Guard involvement and regulatory updates about the liquefied gas industry.....
Mariners Coastguard
Published 4y-11mo-3w-1d-1h-3m ago
The U.S. Coast Guard USCG and the Maritime Administration MARAD announce their intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement EIS for the Blue Marlin Offshore port license application. Blue Marlin Offshore Port, LLC proposes the construction and operation of a deepwater port that would be....
Mariners Coastguard
Published 4y-11mo-3w-2d-23h-48m ago
The Gulf of Mexico Area Maritime Security Committee AMSC conducted its annual security exercise from New Orleans, Louisiana, on November 17, 2020. Due to the restrictions on in person gatherings due to COVID 19, the exercise was held via virtual online conference. ....
Mariners Coastguard
Published 4y-11mo-3w-3d-11m ago
Rear Adm. Richard Timme, Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy, is pleased to announce that the Puget Sound Area Maritime Security Committee AMSC has been recognized as the recipient of the 2019 AMSC of the Year award.....
Mariners Coastguard
Published 4y-11mo-3w-3d-2h-5m ago
The Coast Guard’s Office of Operating and Environmental Standards has published a Policy Letter to provide guidance on the testing and validation of alternate components requested to be used with a type approved Ballast Water Management System BWMS .....
Mariners Coastguard
Published 5y-20h-37m ago
