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Call for Experts! Help study offshore renewable energy’s impact on West Coast shipping, fisheries & USCG missions. Expertise needed: ✅ Coast Guard Ops ✅ Fisheries & Marine Science ✅ Tribal Policy More info: https://t.co/lt8sEKUoJq
National Maritime Security Advisory Committee Virtual Meeting 🚨 📅 Dec. 3, 2024 | ⏰ 2:30–3:30 PM EST Topics: ✅ Cybersecurity Regs ✅ NVIC Revisions ✅ Homeport Modernization 👉 Pre-register via Ryan Owens: ryan.f.owens@uscg.mil | 202-302-6565
Invasive Species Alert: Golden mussels have been detected in the Port of Stockton, CA, posing a threat to water quality and infrastructure. Stay compliant with ballast water and biofouling regulations. Prevent the spread. Details @ CGCVC@uscg.mil or https://t.co/YGmlLKA8vg
🚢 New surveillance requirements for vessels! In Title 46 U.S.C. § 4901, vessels must install video and audio systems by Dec 23, 2024, or at the next scheduled drydock. 📧 Questions? Email: USCG-FlagStateControl@uscg.mil More @ https://t.co/fWO7NVNeXf
The USCG is accepting applications to fill 2 seats on the GLPAC! Candidates need 5+ years of experience in maritime operations and expertise in Great Lakes pilotage. 📧 Apply by emailing Francis Levesque at francis.r.levesque@uscg.mil. MORE: https://t.co/mtBCyChj3S
🚨 Last Call! The U.S. Coast Guard is accepting applications for 19 spots on the National Navigation Safety Advisory Committee! Deadline: Oct 31, 2024. Shape the future of maritime safety! Email your app to: smb-basencr-cgnav-nnavsac@uscg.mil More: https://t.co/tegBQSEnkI
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⚠️ The U.S. Coast Guard issued Port Security Advisory (PSA 1-24) for vessels from Sudan due to ineffective anti-terrorism measures. ✅ Vessels must meet entry conditions before arriving in the U.S. More info: https://t.co/xusuidLaL7
The U.S. Coast Guard is accepting applications for 19 vacancies on the National Navigation Safety Advisory Committee! ⚓️ Deadline extended to Oct 31, 2024. Don’t miss your chance to impact maritime navigation safety. More info & apply: https://t.co/dc8ZcbIn1H
The Coast Guard has updated CVC Policy Letter 23-05, now requiring surveillance systems on certain commercial vessels to help combat sexual assault and harassment. Install by Dec 2024. 🔗 Read more: https://t.co/x12HMnb1BK #VesselCompliance #SexualAssaultPrevention
Today's #TitanMBI hearing includes testimony from Matthew McCoy, a former OceanGate employee, Capt. Jamie Frederick, USCG Sector Boston, and Scott Talbot, USCG Search and Rescue Specialist. The hearing's live stream continues at 1:30 p.m. EDT here: https://t.co/PRjdkRUmIG #Titan https://t.co/L5iVOgHuMa
Today's #TitanMBI hearing includes testimony from Matthew McCoy, a former OceanGate employee, Capt. Jamie Frederick, USCG Sector Boston, and Scott Talbot, USCG Search and Rescue Specialist. The hearing's live stream continues at 1:30 p.m. EDT here: https://t.co/PRjdkRUmIG #Titan https://t.co/L5iVOgHuMa
#TitanMBI We’ve heard testimony from Justin Jackson of NASA, Mark Negley from Boeing Co., and John Winters of USCG Sector Puget Sound. Currently, Lt. Cmdr. Jonathan Duffett from USCG Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance is testifying before the board. https://t.co/vjeikyuQ4a https://t.co/8TmO6EKc7I
Friday's media availability will be live-streamed here: https://t.co/r5NMt5ZCYV Media members are still encouraged to attend in person to ask questions.
Friday's media availability will be live-streamed here: https://t.co/r5NMt5ZCYV Media members are still encouraged to attend in person to ask questions.
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — The U.S. Coast Guard will hold a media availability Friday at 4 p.m. to answer questions following the Marine Board of Investigation (MBI) public hearing into the loss of the Titan submersible. https://t.co/VicysF353V
Today at the #TitanMBI, we will hear from Justin Jackson of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Mark Negley of Boeing Co., John Winters of the USCG Sector Puget Sound, and Lt. Cmdr. Jonathan Duffett of the USCG Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance.
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