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Clarification of Certain Mariner Training Requirements
The Coast Guard is planning to remove six training requirements for certain maritime professionals. This change will impact Masters and Officers in Charge of a Navigational Watch for vessels under 500 gross tons in near-coastal waters, as well as Officers in Charge of an Engineering Watch and other ...
Marine Casualty Reporting on the Outer Continental Shelf
The new rule changes how marine accidents are reported for activities on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). Instead of focusing on where the accident happened, the reporting will now consider the type of entity involved. Additionally, the amount of property damage that triggers a reporting requireme...
Request for Information: Development of a Commercially Viable System-Centric Small Modular Reactor Concept for Deployment in the Marine Transportation System
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is asking for public input to help create a new type of small modular reactor (SMR) that can be used in marine transportation. They want to know about the best ways to design these reactors, including how to handle liability, insurance, and training for workers. A...
Marine Protection: Modification To Expand Ocean Dredged Material Disposal Sites Offshore of Corpus Christi, Texas
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to expand two disposal sites for dredged materials in the ocean near Corpus Christi, Texas. This change affects those involved in dredging operations in the Corpus Christi Bay area, as it will provide more locations for disposing of suitable mate...