CG-CVC Work Instruction Update
This item is published on the Coast Guard’s Maritime’s Commons webpage. A copy of the referenced work instruction is attached. It can also…
Navy News
GAO Report: Navy Shipyards Plagued By Delays Are Harming Military Readiness According to a recent report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO), the…
Jones Act News
ABS Approves New 30-Meter Offshore Wind Vessel Design A new 30-meter crew transfer vessel design for the emerging East Coast offshore wind energy…
In the news August 2020
Congresswoman Elaine Luria Honored with the Maritime Champion Award Earlier this week, Congresswoman Luria was honored with the American Maritime Champion Award in…
Instructions for Marine Chemists Affected by the Postponing of Sponsored Training Seminars
On 08 April 2020 the Marine Chemist Qualification Board (MCQB or Board) issued a memorandum to all Certificated Marine Chemists. The memo was…
Alarming Trends Found on Fixed Gas Detection Systems
One critical safety measure on liquefied gas carriers is the fixed gas detection system. If gas vapors are detected in a monitored space,…
Improper bonding during gas freeing leads to dangerous results
The Office of Investigations and Casualty Analysis published Marine Safety Alert 01-20 to warn mariners of the dangers associated with improper tank cleaning…
August 2019 Newsletter
The Marine Chemist Association held an Executive Board meeting in Orlando on July 14, 2019 in conjunction with our 61st annual seminar. A…
Shipyard Employment “Tool Bag” Directive
Download the full report Executive Summary This Instruction provides guidance to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) national, regional, and area offices;…
Confined and Enclosed Spaces and Other Dangerous Atmospheres in Shipyard Employment
Download the full report Executive Summary This Instruction provides guidance to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) national, regional, and area offices; industry…