Category: USCG

The following products are available from the Navigation Center website:

• The Eighth (Gulf of Mexico) Coast Guard District Local Notice to Mariners (35-2021): https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/pdf/lnms/lnm0835g2021.pdf
  
• The weekly update to the 2021 USCG Light List, Volume Four: https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=lightListWeeklyUpdates
  
• The Summary of Corrections: https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/pdf/lightLists/corrections/V4D08GM.pdf

If the links above do not work, you should either copy and paste the links into your web browser or follow the LNM links from the Navigation Center LNM page.

The Local Notice to Mariners, Light List, and Summary of Corrections are in Portable Document Format (PDF) and viewing them requires a PDF reader.  PDF readers are readily available on the internet, generally free of charge.

To download the latest information:

• Place your mouse over the “PDF” symbol next to the corresponding week.
• Right click for PC / Control click for Mac.
• Choose “Save Target As”.
• Save the PDF to your computer and open using your PDF reader.

If you have questions regarding this message, please contact the Navigation Center (use “LNMs, Charts, Chart Corrections, or Light Lists” as the subject from the pull down menu).

Source: LNM District 8
Link: District 08 (Gulf of Mexico) Week 35 LNM Available on Navigation Center Website

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Source: USCG
Link: Maritime Commons emails being blocked for some users, workaround available

The Office of Port and Facility Compliance is pleased to release the Office of Port and Facility Compliance 2020 Annual Report.  This report highlights the efforts of CG-FAC and its partners to ensure the safety and security of doing business at our port communities. 
Source: USCG
Link: Office of Port and Facility Compliance 2020 Annual Report

From Captain Bradley W. Clare, National Maritime Center Commanding Officer The National Maritime Center (NMC) continues to experience increased Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) and medical certificate application processing times. Every effort is […] Source: USCG
Link: Merchant mariner credential application processing time update and important additional information

The Coast Guard National Vessel Documentation Center recently announced that as of August 26, 2021, customers will receive confirmation e-mails in response to e-mail submissions.
Source: USCG
Link: National Vessel Documentation Center: Improved customer service feature for renewal submissions via e-mail

The U.S. Coast Guard has announced the appointment of 20 individuals to serve as members of the National Boating Safety Advisory Committee (NBSAC).
Source: USCG
Link: National Boating Safety Advisory Committee appoints new members

The Coast Guard has announced in the Federal Register the availability of Revision 8 to Maritime Security (MARSEC) Directive
Source: USCG
Link: Federal Register Notice: Revisions to Maritime Security Directive 104-6; guidelines for U.S. vessels operating in high risk waters

The Coast Guard Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance, Fishing Vessel Safety Division has issued Marine Safety Information Bulletin 08-21 “Commercial Fishing Vessel Alternative-to-Class Requirements” to apprise fishing vessel owners/operators of requirements that apply to the new construction, survey, and maintenance of certain commercial fishing vessels.
Source: USCG
Link: MSIB: Commercial fishing vessel alternative-to-class requirements

The Coast Guard has announced the appointment of 18 individuals to serve as members of the National Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee (N-MERPAC).
Source: USCG
Link: National Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee appoints new members

The National Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee (Committee) will meet via teleconference to discuss matters relating to medical certification determinations for issuance of licenses, certificates of registry, and merchant mariners’ documents, medical standards and guidelines for the physical qualifications of operators of commercial vessels, medical examiner education, and medical research.
Source: USCG
Link: Federal Register Notice: National Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee; September 2021 teleconference