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
Executive Summary This Instruction provides guidance to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) national, regional, and area offices; employers and employees; State […]
Confined and Enclosed Spaces and Other Dangerous Atmospheres in Shipyard Employment
Executive Summary This Instruction provides guidance to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) national, regional, and area offices; industry employer and employee groups; […]
Spring 2018 Issue
2018 National Seminar Our 60th annual seminar will be held from July 29th to August 1st at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention […]
Fall 2017 Issue
NFPA 306 Revision The Technical committee met 9/28 on a web conference to review the six public comments. Two were rejected and five […]
