The Office of Investigations and Casualty Analysis issued a safety alert to provide awareness of an issue that was identified a few years ago with snaphooks on lifejackets.
4/25/2014 Federal Register Notice: Guidelines for U.S. Vessels Operating in High Risk Waters
The Coast Guard posted a notice announcing the availability of Revision 7 to Maritime Security, or MARSEC, Directive 104-6, which provides guidelines for U.S. vessels operating in high risk waters where acts of terrorism, piracy, and armed robbery against ships are prevalent, as well as specific guidance for offshore supply vessels and liftboats operating in the Gulf of Guinea.
4/24/2014 Fuel Shut-Off Valve Remote Operator: New FAQ posted
A new FAQ regarding fuel shut-off valve remote operators has been posted on the Towing Vessel National Center of Expertise website.
4/24/2014 Federal Register Notice: Towing Safety Advisory Committee Meeting
The Coast Guard posted a notice to the Federal Register announcing that the Towing Safety Advisory Committee will meet via teleconference to receive tasking related to the report of investigation into the Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit KULLUK grounding incident.
NOAD Schema 3.4 Officially Released
Today, an updated NOAD schema, versioned 3.4, has been released that incorporates improvements in vessel response plan data reporting.