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USCG: Vessel Response Plans and the New Subchapter M Towing Vessel Regulations

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01/23/2018

The Coast Guard published guidance on the integration of existing Vessel Response Plans (VRP) with the impending Subchapter M regulations. The piece focuses on the Certificate of Inspection (COI) that will be required on most towing vessels and what impacts this might have on a vessel listed in a VRP.

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USCG: Federal Register – Drug Testing Rates

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01/19/2018

The US Coast Guard issued a bulletin announcing that it is testing a new delivery method for marine safety information. Initially, the test involves the Mid-Atlantic region (CCGD5). Free subscription information is provided.

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USCG: Proceedings Publication – “Game Changers”

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01/23/2018

The Coast Guard released the May-December 2017 edition of The Coast Guard Journal of Safety & Security at Sea Proceedings. This is a special Leadership Section with a look back on past, current, and recent happenings.

Click here to download the latest edition of Proceedings