APMA Blog Feeds
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11/15/2017: New issue of OCS NCOE ‘Drill Down’ available
Maritime CommonsWednesday, November 15, 2017 - 9:12 AM
In is issue of the Drill Down, the Outer Continental Shelf National Center of Expertise talks about the advent and evolution of the offshore supply vessel throughout the years. [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 15 November 2017
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingWednesday, November 15, 2017 - 7:09 AM
Headlines:
USCG – Arctic Navigational Safety Information System;
NSF – conduct of research in the Arctic;
CMTS – National Strategy for MTS;
House – bill introduced for whistleblower protection;
House – bill introduced re Sea Grant College Program; and
Singapore – UNSC sanctions re North Korea [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 14 November 2017
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingTuesday, November 14, 2017 - 6:32 AM
Headlines:
USCG – Kidde fire extinguisher recall;
UN – piracy off coast of Somalia;
EMSA – overview of marine casualties; and
India – shipbuilding improvements.
November 14, 2017
Bryant’s Maritime Blog Bryant’s Maritime Consulting – 4845 SW 91st Way – Gainesville, FL 32608-8135 [ Read Full Article ]
11/13/2017: Safety Alert 12-17 – Fire extinguishers recalled due to failure to discharge
Maritime CommonsMonday, November 13, 2017 - 12:14 PM
This product recall involves two styles of Kidde disposable fire extinguishers: Plastic handle fire extinguishers and plastic push-button fire extinguishers. This recall does not include Kidde Professional or Badger branded fire extinguishers. Units with metal handles/valve assemblies are not [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 13 November 2017
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingMonday, November 13, 2017 - 6:51 AM
Headlines:
OFAC – economic sanctions re Cuba;
DOT – drug-testing program;
Court – negligent mode of operation; and
UN – piracy off coast of Somalia.
November 13, 2017
Bryant’s Maritime Blog Bryant’s Maritime Consulting – 4845 SW 91st Way – Gainesville, FL 32608-8135 – USA [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 10 November 2017
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingFriday, November 10, 2017 - 7:20 AM
Headlines:
Yemen – temporary port closures;
USCG – AMSC 2016 Annual Report;
FMC – regulatory reform efforts continue;
FMC – draft strategic plan;
Senate – bill introduced re port cybersecurity;
House – bill introduced re whistleblower protection;
House – bill introduced re Sea Grant College [ Read Full Article ]
11/9/2017: Area Maritime Security Committees 2016 Annual Report – Challenges, Accomplishments, and Best Practices
Maritime CommonsThursday, November 9, 2017 - 9:03 AM
Annual AMSC reports are an important tool used to compile and share information pertaining to AMSC issues such as: committee organization, training events, challenges, accomplishments, best practices, and recommendations. These efforts ensure the Coast Guard and the maritime communities maintain [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 9 November 2017
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingThursday, November 9, 2017 - 6:42 AM
Headlines:
USCG – new MSC website;
USCG – boater safety education funding;
USCG – BWMS type approval application received;
USCG – amended BWMS type approval certificate;
Court – OPA 90 exemptions not applicable;
Court – LNG export licenses upheld; and
Australia – ship accommodation ladders. [ Read Full Article ]
11/8/2017: Notice of Funding Opportunity to promote boater safety education
Maritime CommonsWednesday, November 8, 2017 - 11:22 AM
The Coast Guard published a Notice of Funding Opportunity announcing that it may award up to $5.1 million for cooperative agreements in support of the National Recreational Boating Safety Program. The deadline to apply is Jan. 26, 2018 at 11:59:59 PM EDT. Through this program, the Coast Guard's [ Read Full Article ]
11/8/2017: Marine Safety Center website enhancements
Maritime CommonsWednesday, November 8, 2017 - 8:22 AM
This post provides an update from the Marine Safety Center on improvements to its website, www.dco.uscg.mil/msc. [ Read Full Article ]