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The Titan MBI virtually interviewed Dan and Courtney Kroymann, Titan submersible mission specialists from Dive 87, on Dec. 6, 2024. Watch and download it here: https://t.co/f9kRNKSjM8 Check out more on the Titan MBI website: https://t.co/h3ySH0PP88 https://t.co/imHEVt3wOk
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🚢 2025 Great Lakes Pilotage Rates Finalized The Coast Guard has set new pilotage rates for the 2025 shipping season, reflecting a 7% cost increase from 2024. 📄 Details: https://t.co/e3tZOhmeFM
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New Lifejacket Standards Effective Jan 6, 2025! The USCG now incorporates ANSI standards for Level 50, 70, & 100 PFDs—streamlining approval for devices that meet both U.S. & Canadian requirements. ✅ Current approvals remain valid. 📖 Learn more: https://t.co/SBBVkUIqwe
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CG seeks input on potential Gulf of Maine Shipping Safety Fairways! Share your feedback on https://t.co/gWGKORYhr2 by 1/21/25 to help shape maritime safety. Read more at: https://t.co/65ws7soto1 #CoastGuard #MaritimeSafety
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Final Rule Alert: CG-approved training providers must e-submit course completions by 2027. New MMC titles are also in place. Start prepping now! More @ https://t.co/eYJ0Ku9lLk
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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
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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
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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
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🚢 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
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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
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🚨 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 SOCP & MARAD, have developed tools to help prevent sexual assault and harassment in the U.S. maritime industry. 1️⃣ Free 40-hour SASH Contact Training 2️⃣ Updated Best Practices Guide (BPG) Enroll & access ➡️ https://t.co/vwhdoBzfsE #MaritimeSafety #RespectOnboard https://t.co/kxDKWHyJBe
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The EPA issued new vessel discharge standards under VIDA. The Coast Guard is now working on regulations to enforce them, bringing consistency to U.S. waters. Full details: https://t.co/00HdPxLkmq
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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#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
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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.
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