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First regulation on steamboats authorized in the US in 1838

In 1838, the 25th Congress signed the Congressional Act of 1838 (5 Stat. L., 304) which constituted the Coast Guard’s Marine Inspection Program and came into effect in October 1st of that year. This was the first regulation authorized by the national government in order to provide better security for the lives of passengers on the ships in whole or in part by steam.

[The port state control works as the tool of verifying the implementation of rules, regulation and legislation both at a national...

https://safety4sea.com/first-regulation-on-steamboats-authorized-in-the-u-s-in-1838/

Fisher arrested for stabbing ship’s captain

A 46-year-old Florida fisherman was arrested by the U.S. Coast Guard Investigative Service after he reportedly shot and stabbed his captain causing “immediate, profuse bleeding” on Friday, September 27.

Robert Odom, the fisherman, was working on a commercial fishing vessel about 20-26 nautical miles south-southeast of Perdido Pass; almost 25 nm off the Florida Panhandle with a captain and two crewmembers. According to the other member of the crew who provided testimony to a CGIS investigating...

https://safety4sea.com/fisher-arrested-for-stabbing-ships-captain/

Interpretations launched for keel laid date or similar stage of construction

The US Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance published ‘Determinations for a Vessel’s Keel Laid Date or Similar Stage of Construction.’ The work instruction was updated on September 20, 2019.

This work instruction aims to establish the interpretations of when a vessel’s keel is considered to be laid or the vessel is at a similar stage of construction.

It also provides guidelines for Officers in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMIs) to determine what may be accepted for the purpose of establishing a...

https://safety4sea.com/interpretations-launched-for-keel-laid-date-or-similar-stage-of-construction/

El Faro sinking: Poor seamanship in the spotlight

The sinking of the container ship ‘El Faro’ in October 2015, claimed the title of one of the biggest marine tragedies in the recent US history. The ship had sailed directly into the path of Hurricane Joaquin, with NTSB and USCG noting that the key cause of the accident was the Captain’s failure to handle the ship against the storm and make appropriate use of weather data. As a result, all those on board perished in the sinking.

Accident details: At a glance

Type of accident: Sinking

Vessel(s)...

https://safety4sea.com/cm-el-faro-sinking-poor-seamanship-on-the-spotlight/

USCG announces changes regarding merchant mariner credential STCW endorsements

The US Office of Merchant Mariner Credentialing has published changes to three Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circulars (NVICs) regarding qualification for certain Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) STCW endorsements.

Specifically, NVICs 04-14, 08-14, and 09-14 have been revised to provide guidance on renewal of STCW endorsements for Proficiency in Survival Craft, Proficiency in Survival Craft-Limited, Basic Training, and Advanced Firefighting for mariners serving on vessels in reduced...

https://safety4sea.com/uscg-announces-changes-regarding-merchant-mariner-credential-stcw-endorsements/

Breakaway barges hit San Jacinto River bridge

The US Coast Guard informed that it is responding after at least two barges struck the I-10 San Jacinto River Bridge near Channelview, Texas, on Friday, September 20. Namely, nine barges broke away from the moorings.

Specifically, at 12:05 a.m., Sector Houston-Galveston watchstanders received a report that nine barges had broken away from their moorings at the San Jacinto River Fleet, north of the San Jacinto River bridge.

An Air Station Houston MH-65 Dolphin helicopter aircrew and a Station...

https://safety4sea.com/breakaway-barges-hit-san-jacinto-river-bridge/

US ships can access navigation publications electronically

The US Coast Guard announced the availability of Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) 01-16 Change 2, “Use of Electronic Charts and Publications in Lieu of Paper Charts, Maps and Publications,” along with a Deregulatory Savings Analysis.

This NVIC provides that US ships may access navigation publications electronically, through underway connectivity, to comply with domestic carriage and Safety of Life at Sea certification requirements.

The Coast Guard views public participation as...

https://safety4sea.com/us-ships-can-access-navigation-publications-electronically/

3 fishermen rescued after ship capsizes off Egmont Key

A good Samaritan rescued three fishermen on September 18, after their boat capsized around 45 miles west of Egmont Key. They were later transported to Station St. Petersburg where they were released in good condition.

A US Coast Guard Station St. Petersburg 45-foot Response Boat-Medium crew launched and once on scene embarked three people, from the good Samaritan vessel, American Pride, and transported them to Station St. Petersburg where they were released in good condition.

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https://safety4sea.com/3-fishermen-rescued-after-ship-capsizes-off-egmont-key/

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