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USCG receives 21th application for BWMS type approval

The US Coast Guard Marine Safety Center received its 21th application for type approval for the Cathelco Evolution Ballast Water Management System manufactured by Cathelco Ltd.

MSC will review the application for compliance with U.S. Coast Guard regulations in 46 CFR 162.060. Once it has been determined that the application meets the requirements, the MSC will issue a type approval certificate.

On the 1st of November, the USCG received its 20th application for the Aquarius UV Ballast Water...

https://safety4sea.com/uscg-receives-21th-application-for-bwms-type-approval/

Philippines strengthens compliance with STCW Convention

The President of Philippines issued an executive order (EO), in late September, further strengthening the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) to ensure the country’s full compliance with the 1978 International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW).

Signed by President Rodrigo Duterte on 21 September, the EO 63 foresees that the MARINA should establish systems and mechanisms ‘for the promotion and protection of the well-being of the seafarers...

https://safety4sea.com/philippines-strengthens-compliance-with-stcw-convention/

Connecticut Port Authority supports education of port leaders

On 10-14 September, the Connecticut Port Authority hosted the International Association of Maritime & Port Executives (IAMPE) Professional Certification Program, a weeklong course to train and update Maritime Port Managers (MPM) and Maritime Port Executives (MPE) on the latest information and resources available for managing ports and terminals.

The IAMP program is endorsed for academic credit by the Loeb-Sullivan School of International Business and Logistics at the Maine Maritime Academy, and...

https://safety4sea.com/connecticut-port-authority-supports-education-of-port-leaders/

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