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
National Transportation Safety Board Marine Accident Brief
Attention All Marine Chemists: The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has published its report of the fire onboard the bulk carrier MV St.
April 2020 Newsletter
The Marine Chemist Association held an Executive Board meeting via a conference call on March 28th. A summary of the meeting and a
Essential Maritime Critical Infrastructure Worker Status
Attention All Marine Chemists: On March 19, 2020, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), issued
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
November 2019 Newsletter
The Marine Chemist Association held an Executive Board meeting in Los Angeles on October 20th, 2019 following our Pacific sectional seminar. A summary
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
