NTSB Safer Seas Digest 2019 and Discussion About Hot Work Involving Tween Deck Pontoons
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its “Safer Seas Digest 2019: Lessons Learned from Marine Accident Investigations.” The digest provides a
NTSB Report on Maritime Accidents
A Message from the Chairman The 30 marine accidents included in Safer Seas Digest 2019 involved contact with fixed objects, breakaways, sinkings, collisions,
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
August 2020 Newsletter
The MCA considered several options for on-line training. The best option for members would be to put several one-hour presentations up on the
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,