APMA Blog Feeds
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3/6/2019: MSIB 002-19 – Parasailing navigation rules and flight safety
Maritime CommonsWednesday, March 6, 2019 - 7:00 AM
The Coast Guard and the Federal Aviation Administration regulate the vessels that may tow parasailers and flight activities, respectively. The Coast Guard regulates small passenger vessels and other vessels that conduct parasail operations. This does not include oversight of parasailing equipment, [ Read Full Article ]
3/5/2019: Congressional hearing alert – “U.S. Maritime and Shipbuilding Industries: Strategies to Improve Regulation, Economic Opportunities, and Competitiveness”
Maritime CommonsTuesday, March 5, 2019 - 11:47 AM
Rear Admiral John Nadeau, assistant commandant for prevention policy, will testify before the House Coast Guard & Maritime Transportation Subcommittee, March 6, 2019, on strategies to improve regulation, economic opportunities, and competitiveness in the U.S. maritime industry. [ Read Full Article ]
3/5/2019: Findings of Concern released – “Impacts of Modifications, Alterations, and Weight Creep on Stability”
Maritime CommonsTuesday, March 5, 2019 - 8:58 AM
The Office of Investigations and Casualty Analysis issued Findings of Concern 006-19, "Impacts of Modifications, Alterations, and Weight Creep on Stability," after the fishing vessel Destination marine board of investigation concluded that unsafe stability conditions, combined with an open deck [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 5 March 2019
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingTuesday, March 5, 2019 - 6:30 AM
Headlines:
White House – military to mariner transition;
USCG – IMO SDC 6 summary;
USCG – Title 33, CFR amendments;
MARAD – DWP license application;
Court – LHWCA attorneys’ fees; and
Court – LHWCA attorneys’ fees and costs.
March 5, 2019
Bryant’s Maritime Blog Bryant’s Maritime [ Read Full Article ]
3/4/2019: Updated info from National Maritime Center regarding impacts of lapse in appropriations
Maritime CommonsMonday, March 4, 2019 - 12:51 PM
This post provides new information from the National Maritime Center related to expiration dates of credential and medical certificates, Additional Information letters, Qualified Assessor letters, and other mariner documents. [ Read Full Article ]
3/4/2019: Recap of the Sixth session of the IMO Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction
Maritime CommonsMonday, March 4, 2019 - 12:41 PM
The IMO Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction held its sixth session at IMO headquarters in London, United Kingdom, February 4-8, 2019. Representatives from the US Coast Guard’s Office of Design & Engineering Standards led the US delegation, comprised of members from the Coast Guard, US [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 4 March 2019
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingMonday, March 4, 2019 - 6:14 AM
Headlines:
USCG – FV Destination investigation;
USCG – impacts of modifications on stability;
USCG – NMC mitigation efforts;
Florida – modernizing safety & security zones;
Chicago – safety zone near Chicago Lock;
MARAD – DWP license application;
FMC – detention & demurrage [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 1 March 2019
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingFriday, March 1, 2019 - 7:27 AM
Headlines:
USCG – fire on icebreaker Polar Star;
USCG – Steamboat Inspection Act of 1871;
MARAD – Marine Highway project Designation open season.
DOE – SPR crude oil sale; and
Protection Against Piracy Act – 3 March 1819.
March 1, 2019
Bryant’s Maritime Blog Bryant’s Maritime Consulting [ Read Full Article ]
2/28/2019: A century and a half of marine safety and prevention – The Congressional Act of Feb. 28, 1871
Maritime CommonsThursday, February 28, 2019 - 9:05 AM
In this post, Rear Adm. John Nadeau offers a few thoughts on The Congressional Act of 1871, which provided the nation with the basis of a functioning marine safety code. The Act of 1871 was an important change that combined all the practical features of previous legislation with a number of new [ Read Full Article ]
Bryant’s Maritime Blog – 28 February 2019
Bryant's Maritime ConsultingThursday, February 28, 2019 - 6:20 AM
Headlines:
USN – new book on ship stability;
Court – arbitral award invalid;
Canada – failure to complete checklist;
Canada – pilot boarding station inadequacy; and
MV Bow Mariner – 28 February 2004.
February 28, 2019
Bryant’s Maritime Blog Bryant’s Maritime Consulting – 4845 SW [ Read Full Article ]