The Coast Guard issued Marine Safety Alert 01-17 to remind owners and operators of vessels of the importance of following established safety management system procedures.
Source: Investigations & Casualty Analysis
Link: 1/3/2017: Safety alert – Importance of following safety procedures
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12/27/2016: Collection of information under review by Office of Management and Budget – Labeling required in CFR
The Coast Guard seeks comments on an extension of its approval for the collection of information regarding labeling required in 33 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Parts 181 and 183 and 46 CFR 25.10-3.
Source: Federal Register Notices
Link: 12/27/2016: Collection of information under review by Office of Management and Budget – Labeling required in CFR
12/27/2016: Information collection request to Office of Management and Budget – Direct user fees for inspection or examination of US, foreign commercial vessels
The Coast Guard seeks comments on an extension of its approval for the collection of information regarding direct user fees for inspection or examination of U.S. and foreign commercial vessels.
Source: Federal Register Notices
Link: 12/27/2016: Information collection request to Office of Management and Budget – Direct user fees for inspection or examination of US, foreign commercial vessels
12/27/2016: Information collection request to Office of Management and Budget – Advance notice of vessel arrival without change
The Coast Guard seeks comments on an extension of its approval for the collection of information regarding advanced notice of vessel arrival without change.
Source: Federal Register Notices
Link: 12/27/2016: Information collection request to Office of Management and Budget – Advance notice of vessel arrival without change
12/27/2016: Information collection request to Office of Management and Budget – Characteristics of liquid chemicals proposed for bulk water movement
The Coast Guard seeks comments on an extension of its approval for the collection of information regarding characteristics of liquid chemicals proposed for bulk water movement.
Source: Federal Register Notices
Link: 12/27/2016: Information collection request to Office of Management and Budget – Characteristics of liquid chemicals proposed for bulk water movement
12/23/2016: Towing Safety Advisory Committee meeting – January 2017
The Towing Safety Advisory Committee will meet, via teleconference, to discuss the five current tasks of the Committee. The Towing Safety Advisory Committee will meet, via teleconference, to discuss the five current tasks of the Committee.
Source: Federal Register Notices
Link: 12/23/2016: Towing Safety Advisory Committee meeting – January 2017
12/21/2016: Comment period to re-open for Alternative Planning Criteria National Guidelines
The Coast Guard is temporarily suspending the promulgation of the Alternative Planning Criteria (APC) National Guidelines in order to re-open the public comment period for an additional 90 days. Existing APCs and related ACP acceptance policy will remain in effect over the course of this comment period. Existing APCs will be renewed such that the maritime industry is afforded an adequate and reasonable period of time to comply with the new policy, once released.
Source: Federal Register Notices
Link: 12/21/2016: Comment period to re-open for Alternative Planning Criteria National Guidelines
12/16/2016: Safety alert – MAN B&W Cooling Jacket Failures
The Coast Guard published Marine Safety Advisory 17-16 to bring attention to a problem with cracks on the cooling jacket, specifically MAN B&W, that have been linked to steering and propulsion casualties. All vessel owners, operators and engineers are encouraged to view this alert.
Source: Investigations & Casualty Analysis
Link: 12/16/2016: Safety alert – MAN B&W Cooling Jacket Failures
12/13/2016: Release of VDR transcripts, upcoming hearing – A note from the El Faro Marine Board of Investigation (MBI)
Today, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will release a transcript of the S.S. El Faro’s voyage data recorder (VDR), in addition to several other factual reports, to the docket for its investigation into the October 1, 2015, sinking of the vessel. To date, the Coast Guard has conducted two rounds of public hearings as part of our Marine Board of Investigation into the loss of El Faro, and a third hearing is scheduled for Feb. 2017, in Jacksonville. This final hearing session will examine additional elements of the investigation, including but not limited to questions arising from the contents of the El Faro’s VDR, as well as additional witnesses such as former crewmembers, TOTE company officials, Coast Guard personnel and others.
Source: Investigations & Casualty Analysis
Link: 12/13/2016: Release of VDR transcripts, upcoming hearing – A note from the El Faro Marine Board of Investigation (MBI)
12/2/2016: Formal Marine Investigation into sinking of F/V Alaska Juris set for Dec. 5
A public formal marine investigation to look into the sinking of the fishing vessel Alaska Juris, has been set for Monday, December 5 in Seattle.
Source: Investigations & Casualty Analysis
Link: 12/2/2016: Formal Marine Investigation into sinking of F/V Alaska Juris set for Dec. 5