On January 3, 2017, the Coast Guard approved several Third Party Organizations (TPOs) in accordance with 46 CFR 139.115 to carry out functions described in 46 CFR Subchapter M.
1/6/2017: Coast Guard approves Subchapter M Third Party Organizations
10/3/2016: Remembering El Faro
It has been one year since the tragic loss of the cargo ship El Faro and her 33 crew members. I encourage everyone in the maritime community to take a few moments to remember them, and reflect on the hazards faced by all seafarers. This is an extremely difficult milestone for the families and loved ones. My thoughts continue to be with them.
9/9/2016: 30th anniversary of the Marine Safety Center
The Coast Guard Marine Safety Center (MSC) celebrates its 30th anniversary on Sept. 9, 2016.
9/2/2016: Subchapter M – Updated FAQs
The final rule to establish safety regulations for commercial towing vessels (known as “Subchapter M”) became effective July 20, 2016, with many of the requirements to be phased in over time. The final rule to establish safety regulations for commercial towing vessels (known as “Subchapter M”) became effective July 20, 2016, with many of the requirements to be phased in over time.
9/1/2016: Gaining insight on cyber risk management
Rear Adm. Paul Thomas, assistant commandant for prevention policy, recently met with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s Forum on Cyber Resilience for an open discussion regarding cyber risk management in the marine transportation system (MTS).
8/19/2016: Proceedings magazine – Update to distribution schedule
To better serve its readership, the Proceedings of the Marine Safety and Security Council magazine will transition to three printed editions annually.
8/5/2016: Summer 2016 edition of Proceedings now available!
The Coast Guard released the summer 2016 edition of Proceedings.
8/2/2016: Marine Safety Manual Volume II, Change 2 now available
The Coast Guard announces the availability of the updated Marine Safety Manual Volume II, COMDINST M16000.7B, Material Inspection, Change Two. MSM Volume II establishes marine safety policies on international conventions and U.S. statutes and regulations relating to material inspection of domestic and foreign commercial vessels.
7/26/2016: Policy letter – Conditional occupancy of unmanned barges forming part of an articulated tug barge combination
The Coast Guard’s Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance released policy letter 16-04 in order to provide guidance to Coast Guard OCMI’s and the marine industry on the circumstances under which personnel may conditionally occupy an unmanned barge that forms part of an articulated tug barge combination.
