IOSC scheduled for May 15-18, 2017, in Long Beach, California.
3/9/2017: Processing error may result in duplicate applications
The NVDC posted a notice on its website that a processing error may result in duplicate Applications for Renewal in March.
3/7/2017: Mariner training provider course approvals update
The National Maritime Center, on March 1, 2017, returned to a first in, first out inventory process and continues to work to drive down both inventory and processing times.
3/6/2017: Ballast water management compliance date extension policy update
Today the Coast Guard issued an update to procedures for requesting extensions for compliance with Ballast Water Management regulations found at 33CFR part 151.
2/22/2017: Five firm fixed-price contracts awarded for heavy polar icebreaker design studies, analysis
The objective of the studies, which have a combined total value of approximately $20 million, are to identify design and systems approaches to reduce acquisition cost and production timelines.