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Time’s up: AMSA sets out maximum seafarer service periods

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Ships with seafarers aboard who have spent too long at sea may be detained, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has declared.

An explanation of how AMSA will respond to a variety of lengthy seafarer-service periods has been set out in Marine Notice 04/2020.

Service of less than 11 months
No action will be taken if a seafarer has served under 11 months, and has not taken leave, provided there is a valid Seafarer Employment Agreement that is being complied...

https://shippingaustralia.com.au/times-up-amsa-sets-out-maximum-seafarer-service-periods/

Brunswick delivers new multi-mission boat to Maine Marine Patrol

The boat was purchased with a grant of $59,915 from the Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund and a grant of $241,305 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Port Security Grant Program. Maine Marine Patrol photo

Brunswick Commercial and Government Products recently delivered a new 31′ fisheries and recreational boating enforcement and maritime security boat to Maine Marine Patrol, South Portland, Maine.

The Impact is the newest asset in Maine Marine Patrol’s fleet, a high performance, Powered by twin 350-hp Mercury Verado outboards and capable of speeds more than 50 knots. The new patrol boat will be stationed at the South Portland Coast Guard facility.

The boat was purchased with a grant of $59,915 from...

https://www.workboat.com/news/shipbuilding/brunswick-delivers-new-multi-mission-boat-to-maine-marine-patrol/