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Chinese passing the baton to Indian seafarers

More opportunities coming Indian seafarers’ way

Hefty fees are payable under California's low-sulfur regulations

But the maritime community won't benefit

Implementing Continuous Improvement in Familiarization Training

Implementing Continuous Improvement in Familiarization Training
This series of articles is a “how to” primer for implementing continuous improvement in maritime familiarization training. Even a modest program can yield significant results.

The Bottom Line:

The Bottom Line:
What DOT & Marad are Not telling you.

NMSAC Makes Recommendations on Seafarer Shore Access

The National Maritime Security Advisory Committee (NMSAC) met by teleconference this morning (May 20th) to finalize a Resolution on Seafarer Shore Access. The Resolution was adopted unanimously, after two amendments.

Results of the April 12-13 Meeting of NMSAC - Part 1

The US Government having been kept in business for another week, the National Maritime Security Advisory Committee (NMSAC) started a two-day meeting on April 12th. The agenda previously discussed was modified such that the day started with the discussion of Seafarer Access Shore Leave Policy

Distracted Marine Operations: Beyond the Cellular Telephone

A U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Advisory cautions owners, operators and mariners of the dangers inherent in inappropriate cellular phones and related devices. The issue actually involves far more than that.

Distracted Operations: Don't let it be you!

Distracted Operations: Don't let it be you!
United States Coast Guard Assistant Commandant for Marine Safety, Security and Stewardship Marine Safety Advisory 01-10 October 29, 2010 Washington, DC

Registration of BBCD vessel under Indian flag opposed

INSA insists that vessels acquired under bare boat cum charter demise should not be accorded benefits until their full ownership passes on to the ship owner

CrewInspector.com: Change Crew Management Software

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CrewInspector.com an online crew management software provider conducted an online survey asking its corporate website visitors crewing agents, vessel

LNG in marine propulsion: Disruption to Maritime Industry?

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According a new forecast by MEC intelligence nearly 10,000 vessels could be adopting LNG propulsion by 2020 triggering a huge growth in the market. Companies

Inland Salvage Becomes a General Member of ASA

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Inland Salvage Inc. (ISI) was recently voted in as a General Member of the American Salvage Association (ASA) during the 2011 National Maritime Salvage Conference and Exposition in Arlington, VA.

Stretching the Bounds of State Sovereignty

The operation of vessels in international commerce has never been more complicated than it is today, particularly from the standpoint of regulatory compliance.

Regulation of Vessel Discharges

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Regulatory burdens, those here and now coming, translate into a tale of many acronyms. By Matthew Valcourt (taken from our September 2011 MarineNews print edition).

The Eagle Has Landed - in Florida

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Cranston Eagle, DBA Eagle Products, has signed an exclusive deal for Delta "T" Systems to become the authorized U.S. agent for Eagle Products' full line of offload marine hooks.

U.S. DOJ: Shipping Company Fined for Pollution Cover-Up

German Shipping Company Sentenced in Puerto Rico to Pay $800,000 Penalty for Intentional Cover-Up of Oil Pollution. WASHINGTON – Uniteam Marine Shipping GmbH,

Alaris Helps USCG "Go Green"

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Alaris Companies (Alaris) is helping the U.S. Coast Guard to decrease energy use and greenhouse gas emissions with its fleet energy management program.

Alaris Helps U.S. Coast Guard Save Money, Go Green

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Alaris Companies (Alaris) is helping the U.S. Coast Guard to save taxpayer dollars, decrease energy usage, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions with a unique fleet energy management program.

Resolve Acquires EBDG's New Orleans Office

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RESOLVE Marine Group, Inc. (RESOLVE) has acquired the staff and assets of the Elliott Bay Design Group’s (EBDG) New Orleans, Louisiana office. 
 

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