January 15, 2020
- MSCI Advisory 2020-001: Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, Gulf of Oman, Arabian Sea, Red Sea, Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean - threats to commercial vessels by Iran
- U.S. Coast Guard: Seafarers' shore access - important dates to remember
January 9, 2020
- Voluntary Political Action Fund: solid, steady return on investment
- January edition of American Maritime Officer available online
January 6, 2020
- Appropriations measures fund key maritime programs for balance of FY 2020, reauthorize Export-Import Bank
- Maritime Security Program authorized, enhanced through 2035 by National Defense Authorization Act
- Legislation honoring U.S. Merchant Marine Veterans of World War II approved by Senate
January 3, 2020
Labor and Industry Bulletins
| Article | Post Date |
|---|---|
Guidance on suitable distress signal systems for U.S. vessels that transit outside the territorial limits | December 31, 2019 |
Vessel operators reminded to list National Response Center 24-hour hotline number in vessel security plans for reporting maritime and cyber security incidents
| December 4, 2019 |
Merchant Mariner Medical Manual (August 2019) available online | September 3, 2019 |
| Article | Post Date |
|---|---|
U.S.-flag cargo movement on Lakes up 2.3 percent in June | August 13, 2019 |
Updated guidance for Towing Safety Management System option vessels under Subchapter M | July 17, 2019 |
Uniform national standards for discharges incidental to the operation of vessels of the Armed Forces | July 3, 2019 |