4/18/2019: Change 1 to NVIC 03-14, “Guidelines for Approval of Training...
The udpate to this NVIC provides additional course content guidance to merchant mariner training organizations that offer meteorology, ship handling, and bridge resource management courses.
View Article4/19/2019: Coast Guard presents marine transportation industry leader with...
Rear Adm. John Nadeau, assistant commandant for prevention policy, presented Mr. Walter Blessey, Jr. with a Coast Guard Meritorious Public Service Award during the American Waterways Operators' Spring...
View Article4/19/2019: Domestic vessel annual report for 2018 now available
The Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance is pleased to announce the publication of the 2018 Domestic Annual Report. The report highlights, U.S. domestic fleet deficiencies, inspections, and marine...
View Article4/23/2019: Coast Guard releases new Arctic Strategic Outlook
As the nation’s primary maritime presence in the Polar Regions, the Coast Guard advances national interests through a unique blend of polar operational capability, regulatory authority, and...
View Article4/25/2019: Marine Safety Alert – Man overboard: Fatality calls for...
The Inspections and Compliance Directorate issued Marine Safety Alert 05-19, “Man Overboard! An unusual fatality calls for reassessment of hazards and risks,” to educate owners and operators of deep...
View Article5/3/2019: Stay “face up”– Try on your lifejacket in a controlled water...
The Coast Guard recommends everyone try on their lifejacket in a controlled water environment to ensure proper fit and performance on their body. All Coast Guard approved lifejackets meet industry...
View Article5/10/2019: Subchapter M requirement for Health and Safety Plan
TVNCOE issued a reminder that on or before July 22, 2019, owners and managing operators of Subchapter M towing vessels must implement a Health and Safety Plan (HSP) and the associated record-keeping...
View Article5/20/2019: Coast Guard gives three-day LNG training to Panama Canal Authority
Staff with the Liquefied Gas Carrier National Center of Expertise (LGC NCOE) delivered training May 7-10, 2019, on all aspects of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) to representatives from the Panama Canal...
View Article5/22/2019: Thank you to all mariners on National Maritime Day
In this post, in honor of National Maritime Day, Rear Adm. Nadeau extends appreciation to all the mariners who are entrusted with the safety of passengers and crew and who keep our economy flowing...
View Article5/23/2019: Maritime Commons has a new home! Update your bookmarks & feeds
Our new home is https://mariners.coastguard.blog/. If you have an email subscription with us, there’s no need for you to do anything. Your subscription was migrated over to the new domain and you’ll...
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