Worker dies after falling from offshore platform on Texas Gulf
A construction worker drowned after falling from an offshore platform that is just over the coast of the Texas Gulf on 1 October.
Read moreA construction worker drowned after falling from an offshore platform that is just over the coast of the Texas Gulf on 1 October.
Read moreUSCG published a Marine Safety Advisory addressing maritime distress communication devices available to operators. Over the past decade, these devices have proliferated in the marketplace, and there are key differences to consider when purchasing one.
Read moreUSCG informs owners and operators of U.S. flagged vessels of the applicability of MARPOL Annex VI, Chapter 4 provisions, including the amendments that enter into force on November 1, 2022.
Read moreThe US Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance reminds all Subchapter M – Towing Vessel owners and operators that while the phase-in allowance to get their Certificate of Inspection (COI) has past, as of July 19, 2022, there are some other requirements for existing vessels.
Read moreThe US Coast Guard Marine Safety Center issued the 49th USCG BWMS Type Approval Certificate to Langh Tech Oy AB after a detailed review of the manufacturer’s type approval application determined the system met the requirements of 46 CFR 162.060.
Read moreUSCG has issued job aid which cites regulations from 74 SOLAS (20), MARPOL, STCW and other conventions and codes and contains the items that should be examined during a PSC A exam.
Read moreUSCG provides lessons learned from a recent marine casualty that resulted in a severe injury to a crewmember onboard a cargo vessel. The incident brought to light a dangerous and potentially fatal situation involving D-ring lifting points.
Read moreThe Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) has introduced measures for strengthening the flag inspection program, with emphasis on vessels calling at US ports eligible for a US Coast Guard’s Port State Inspection (PSC), and improving control and compliance rate of the fleet.
Read moreUSCG clarifies its position regarding consideration of existing testing data in type approving a BWMS using a viability testing method.
Read moreUSCG released the first annual Cyber Trends and Insights in the Marine Environment (ME) report. This report aims to provide relevant information about best practices to secure their critical systems based on USCG findings.
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