Navigating the Regulatory Seas

GNSS – impact of increased sunspot activity

Erin — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:29:20 +0000

The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) issued a Marine Information Note advising the maritime community that availability of Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSSs) may be adversely affected during the current increase in sunspot activity. The predicted peak in such activity is occurring now, but may last through 2015. MIN 453 (M+F) (3/31/13).

Courtesy of Bryant’s Maritime Consulting

Passenger Vessel Industry Day 2013 Meeting Summary

Erin — Mon, 13 May 2013 14:46:08 +0000

Here are the minutes from the USCG Sector Southeastern New England industry day held on March 20th at UMASS Dartmouth in Fall River, MA.

Minutes from Industry Day (PDF)

USCG – marine casualty reporting requirements

Erin — Thu, 09 May 2013 15:11:03 +0000

The US Coast Guard issued a bulletin reminding the maritime industry of the obligation to notify the Coast Guard verbally of a marine casualty within 24 hours of the incident and to submit a written marine casualty report within five days. Penalties of up to $27,500 per day of delay may be assessed for failure to report a reportable marine casualty. (5/7/13)

Courtesy of Bryant’s Maritime Consulting

IMO Tackles the Administrative Burdens of Compliance

Erin — Thu, 09 May 2013 14:16:07 +0000

This article appeared on Tuesday, May 7th, on www.gCaptain.com :

Today (Tuesday, May 7, 2013) marks the start of a six-month consultation period in which the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is seeking widespread input from industry stakeholders and the public on the administrative burdens that may result from compliance with IMO instruments.

The intention of the consultation period is to gather information from a broad spectrum of stakeholders on how to alleviate administrative burdens. The IMO says that it recognizes that some administrative requirements contained in IMO instruments may have become unnecessary, disproportionate or even obsolete, and it is committed to reducing their impact.

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USCG – improved handling of arrival date/time data

Erin — Wed, 08 May 2013 19:09:32 +0000

The USCG National Vessel Movement Center (NVMC) issued a notice stating that, beginning 14 May, submissions containing invalid or otherwise erroneous arrival date/time data will be rejected, necessitating correction and resubmission. (5/7/13).

Courtesy of Bryant’s Maritime Consulting