ClassNK Issues Rules and Guidance for Survey and Construction of Steel Ships
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20 May 2013
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Classification society ClassNK has announced the release of the latest versions of its Rules and Guidance for the Survey and Construction of Steel Ships.
These versions include all amendments dated 17 May 2013. Among the amendments made to the Rules and Guidance this time is the establishment of the "Rules for the Inspection and Registration of...
Ten Most Frequently Observed Towing Vessels Deficiencies
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17 May 2013
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The US Coast Guard posted the Top 10 Deficiencies observed by Coast Guard field personnel while examining uninspected towing vessels (UTVs) under the Towing Vessel Bridging Program and through other activities.
The Towing Vessel NCOE conducted an analysis of all deficiencies recorded by CG field personnel while examining"uninspected towing vessels"...
USCG initiates Arctic Shield 2013
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17 May 2013
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The Coast Guard 17th District recently announced its Arctic Shield 2013 plans to protect the maritime community in the Arctic and to strengthen their partnerships with federal, state, local, tribal and community members.
After a successful Arctic Shield 2012 operation on the North Slope and Barrow, this year, the Coast Guard will focus on Western...
National Preparedness Response Exercise Program 2013
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17 May 2013
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Nearly 250 first responders participated in a National Preparedness Response Exercise Program in Los Angeles including U.S. Coast Guard, Chevron, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Office of Spill Prevention and Response, NOAA, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, Los Angeles County Fire Department, El Segundo Fire Department,...
MOL Conducts Tabletop Drill Centers on Collision Involving Container Vessel in Osaka Bay
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17 May 2013
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Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. has announced the completion of a tabletop drill done in cooperation with the 5th Regional Coast Guard Headquarters. The scenario entailed a containership operated by MOL Liner Division (Hong Kong) and managed by an MOL Group ship management company (Hong Kong) colliding with a coastal freighter in Osaka Bay, Japan.
The...
