The Coast Guard is accepting comments through July 10, 2017 on regulations you believe should be repealed, replaced, or modified.
Source: Federal Register Notices
Link: 6/8/2017: Evaluation of existing Coast Guard regulations, guidance documents, interpretative documents, and collections of information
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6/6/2017: Safety alert 06-17 Fuel Spray Fire – Déjà Vu
The Office of Investigations and Analysis issued Safety Alert 06-17 to warn mariners of the risks associated with fuel spray. This safety alert addresses yet another fuel spray fire onboard a commercial vessel. These types of incidents, involving fuel leakages […]
Source: Investigations & Casualty Analysis
Link: 6/6/2017: Safety alert 06-17 Fuel Spray Fire – Déjà Vu
6/5/2017: How are we doing?
We want to hear from you if Maritime Commons is meeting your expectations and bringing you all the relevant Coast Guard information you need. Use the ‘submit ideas’ tab on the right or post in comment section.
Source: Domestic Vessels
Link: 6/5/2017: How are we doing?
5/24/2017: New policy letter on Subchapter M implementation released
The new policy letter covers use of previously conducted audits under existing safety management systems, such as the ISM Code and American Waterways Operators’ Responsible Carrier Program, as objective evidence of compliance for the issuance of a towing vessel’s initial certificate of inspection.
Source: Domestic Vessels
Link: 5/24/2017: New policy letter on Subchapter M implementation released
5/16/2017: MSIB 06-17 Electro-Technical Officer and Electro-Technical Rating endorsements
This MSIB addresses recent instances of port States misinterpreting requirements of III/6 and III/7 of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW), 1978, as amended.
Source: Domestic Vessels
Link: 5/16/2017: MSIB 06-17 Electro-Technical Officer and Electro-Technical Rating endorsements
5/5/2017: MSIB 005-17 Ship sanitation control
MSIB 005-17 clarifies the U.S. policy on vessel inspections and issuance of certifications as it pertains to IHR 2005.
Source: Domestic Vessels
Link: 5/5/2017: MSIB 005-17 Ship sanitation control
5/5/2017: Comment period extended – Great Lakes 2017 pilotage rate review
Comment period extended through June 5, 2017.
Source: Federal Register Notices
Link: 5/5/2017: Comment period extended – Great Lakes 2017 pilotage rate review
5/1/2017: Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee teleconference scheduled
The Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee will meet via teleconference, Tuesday, May 16, 2017, from 11 a.m., to 2 p.m. EST, to complete the discussions from its March meetings on various issues related to the training and fitness of merchant marine personnel.
Source: Federal Register Notices
Link: 5/1/2017: Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee teleconference scheduled
4/21/2017: Great Lakes – Regulated Navigation Areas and Safety Zones
This supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking seeks to add regulated navigation areas and safety zones in Green Bay, Lake Erie Islands, and Saginaw Bay.
Source: Federal Register Notices
Link: 4/21/2017: Great Lakes – Regulated Navigation Areas and Safety Zones
4/11/2017: National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee meeting scheduled
Meeting scheduled May 16-17, 2017, in New Orleans.
Source: Federal Register Notices
Link: 4/11/2017: National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee meeting scheduled