USCG Marine Safety Alert 13-18 advised mariners of poor reception on VHF frequencies used for radiotelephone and automatic identification systems (AIS) when in the vicinity of light emitting diode (LED) …
As a maritime employer, do you know how to verify the validity of merchant mariner credentials (MMCs) for current and prospective employees? This is an important question to consider when …
The U.S. Coast Guard will cease monitoring all High Frequency (HF) shortwave voice distress frequencies within the contiguous United States and Hawaii on 7 February 2022 at 0000 UTC. HF …
his MSIB clarifies the process for applications for Continuous Synopsis Records (CSR). MSIB 003-14 on this subject is hereby cancelled.
Unsafe towline handling by ship crews at Port Hedland prompts safety advisory emphasizing proper equipment use, communication, and hazard awareness.
The purpose of this bulletin is to apprise fishing vessel owners/operators of requirements that apply to the new construction, survey, and maintenance of certain commercial fishing vessels. In lieu of …
U.S. flag towing vessel owners and operators are reminded that the vessel must possess the appropriate certificates and endorsements for the intended voyage. International certificates and certain equipment is required …