October 15, 2008
The purpose of this analysis was to identify the 10 most common deficiencies to help Small Passenger Vessel Owners by shedding some light on vessel problems that they can rectify prior to scheduling their next Coast Guard examination.
The top 10 deficiencies, including a brief explanation of the deficiency, applicable regulation, and potential correction methods are provided below. These deficiencies are not listed in any specific order.
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October 7, 2008
From Holland and Knight…
The US Coast Guard is amending certain regulations relating to the training and service requirements for merchant marine officers. These changes remove the expiration date of the radar-observer endorsement from the merchant mariner’s license, allow for an apprentice mate of towing vessels to reduce sea-service time form mate (pilot) of towing vessels by completing additional approved training, and provide an alternate path to mate (pilot) of towing vessels for master of steam or motor vessels of any tonnage that is 200 GRT or less. The amendments come into effect on October 14.
October 3, 2008
The US Coast Guard released Volume 1, Issue 1 of its International Maritime Organization e-newletter.
“The aim of this e-Newsletter is to provide a consolidated overview of the increasing complex key issues, U.S. positions, and administrative changes for U.S. government leadership, US IMO Delegation Members, and other interested parties,” says Jeff Lantz, Director of Commercial Regulations and Standards, in his Letter from the Editor.
