Captain Deborah HayesCaptain Jennifer HaddockCaptain Jonathan Kabak

Captains: Jonathan Boulware (Chair) Simon Colley Deborah Hayes Jennifer Haddock Eric Jones Jonathan Kabak

http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/pdf/AIS/AIS_Special_Notice_and_AIS_Encoding_Guide_2012.pdf

Mr. Edward G. LeBlanc U.S. Coast Guard Sector Southeastern New England,401-435-2351Edward.G.LeBlanc@uscg.mil

Coast Guard33 CFR Part 9546 CFR Part 16[Docket No. USCG–2010–1064]RIN 1625–AB58Revision to Chemical TestingRegulations for Mariners and MarineEmployersAGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.ACTION: Notice of inquiry; request forcomments.

SUMMARY: The Coast Guard isconsidering revising the regulationsgoverning chemical (drug and alcohol)testing of mariners. In support of thateffort, we would like input frommariners, marine employers, serviceagents.. DATES: Comments and related materialmust either be submitted to our onlinedocket via http://www.regulations.govon or before March 20, 2012 or reach theDocket Management Facility by thatdate.

DOJ RULING Title 28, part 36 of the Code of Federal Regulations ORWWW.ada.gov click on link entitled “Revised ADA Regulations Implementing Title II and Title III”

Department of Transportation Final Rule “Transportation for Individuals with Disabilities :Passenger Vessels” in effect January 3, 2100 Found in July 6, 2010 issue of Federal Register OR at Title 49, part 39 Code of Federal Regulations

DOT –vessels that operate from point A to point B –think 

““provide transportationprovide transportation””

DOJ –think all other

But DOJ can enforce both

New Construction and Alteration –NOT YET –but in progress by U.S. Access Board

Developing Accessibility Standards for Newly Constructed and Altered Vessels

BUT Current DOJ Regs for Access do apply to Shoreside Facilities

Who is exempt?Uninspected passenger vessels of less than 100 gross register tons (GRT)Vessels inspected under subchapter T of Title 46 CFR, except those on international voyagesTowing vessels not involved in towing barges inspected under 46 CFR subchapters D, I or OTowing vessels involved in fleeting, docking, or ship assist

In Active Mariners are not required to maintain there TWIC

Who needs to get one?If you weren't on the list of exemptionsIf you are applying for your first MMC (Merchant Mariner Credential)

Change in TWIC ProceduresYou do not need to go back and pick it up. They will mail it to you.

Regulates Incidental Discharge from “Normal Operations” of vessels

Incidental Discharge i.e. Ballast Water, Bilge Water, Gray Water, Anti-

Fouling Paint, etc… Materials that may result in negative environmental

impacts

• The means by which the EPA is regulating vessels that must comply with the NPDES

• Who is NOT subject to this permit:• Military Vessels• Recreational Vessels as defined in Sec 502(25) of the

Clean Water Act• With the exception of ballast water, non-recreational

vessels <79 Feet (24.08Meters) • All commercial fishing vessels regardless of length• These vessels are covered in other sections of the Clean

Water Act

If you are subject to the VGP what do you need to do?•Vessel VGP November 2010

– http://www.epa.gov/npdes/pubs/vessel_vgp_permit_november%202010.pdf

•Inspections, Monitoring, Reporting, and Recordkeeping

– Routine Visual Inspections • Documentation of the Routine Vessel Inspection

– Analytical Monitoring – Comprehensive Annual Vessel Inspections – Drydock Inspection Reports – Recordkeeping

One-Time Permit Report For each vessel, owner/operators are required to

submit a one-time report between 30 months and 36 months after obtaining permit coverage.

FEBRUARY 6,2012EPA's Vessels Electronic Notice of Intent (eNOI)

http://cfpub.epa.gov/npdes/vessels/vesselsenoi.cfm

EPA issued a notice stating that it is issuing two draft vessel general permits to regulate discharges from commercial vessels. The draft permits are intended to help protectthe nation’s waters from ship-borne pollutants and reduce the risk ofintroduction of invasive species from ballast water discharges.

The draft Vessel General Permit (VGP), covering vessels greater than 79 feet in length, is intended to replace the current 2008 VGP when it expires in December 2013.

The new draft Small Vessel General Permit (SVGP) would cover commercial vesselsof 79 feet in length or less and would come into effect in December 2013.

Written comments submitted by Feb 21,2012http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2011-12-08/pdf/2011-31576.pdf

Where to find more information: EPA Vessel General Permit Information http://cfpub.epa.gov/npdes/vessels/vgpermit.cfm http://www.epa.gov/npdes/pubs/vgp_draft_svgp_permit2011.pdf http://www.epa.gov/npdes/pubs/vgp_draft_permit2011.pdf

PVA Guidance to Members http://www.klgates.com/FCWSite/ballast_water/Guidance/PVA_Best_Mari

ne_Practices_VGP.pdf

NPDES VESSEL PROGRAM QUARTERLY http://www.epa.gov/npdes/pubs/vessels_fall2011_newsletter.pdf

STCWSTCW

STCW and the STCW and the USCGUSCG

A look aheadA look ahead

The 2010 amendments to the STCW Convention will come into force on January 1, 2012 and include transitional provisions applicable to existing mariners (see timeline)

2 year medical certificate Removal of 30 months of classroom training for engineer officers Mandatory Tanker training requirements Mandatory Bridge and Engine-Room Resource Management

training Mandatory Electronic Chart Display and Information System

(ECDIS) training Security training for non-Vessel Security Officer personnel

onboard ships New Able seafarer deck and engine endorsements New Electro-technical officer and Electro-technical ratings

endorsements

SNPRM published in the Federal Register on August 1, 2011, and closed the 60-day public comment period on September 30, 2011

The SNPRM is part of an open rulemaking process. As such, the final rule MAY include modifications based on issues raised by public comments; therefore, publish dates for the final rule are pending and subject to additional change. For more information on federal rulemaking procedures, please visit the following website: www.regulations.gov.

Separation of STCW and domestic endorsements Include various methods for demonstrating

competence Sea service credit for Great Lakes and inland mariners Removal of 30 months of training for Officer In Charge

of an Engineering Watch (OICEW)/Designated Duty Engineer (DDE) candidates

Medical examinations and endorsements Ceremonial License-Merchant Mariner Certificate

Suitable for Framing Quality Standards System (QSS)

New towing endorsements Bridge Resource Management, Engine Room Resource

Management, Leadership and Team Working Skills, Leadership and Managerial Skills

New STCW Tankerman endorsements Life-boatman and Proficiency in Survival Craft endorsements Basic Safety Training and Advanced Firefighting Refresher

Training Recognition of Certificates issued by other Parties to the STCW

Convention Certification for vessel personnel with security duties and security

awareness Grandfathering and transitional provisions

January 2012: Manila Amendments enter into forceTraining and Certification may continue in accordance with STCW95Some Governments may begin to introduce new standardsNew Minimum rest hours enforced

January 2014New Training Standards mandatorySecurity Training in accordance with Manila Amendments

January 2017STCW certificates must be issued in accordance with STCW2010

Awaiting final rulemaking Phase in period to coincide with license renewal New requirements to refresh BST and Firefighting

training for all ECDIS training required for those vessels so

equipped Leadership and Teamwork/Leadership and

Management training Security training for vessels with required plans

Clarifies what courses and Assessments are required for Officer In Charge of a Navigational Watch for vessels over 200GRT/500GT

Cancels Policy letter 01-02 and 16-02 and provides new Assessement Control Sheets

This unifies the Hawsepipe STCW endorsement requirements for Mate 500, 1600 and Third Mate Unlimited. The qualifying tonnage will determine the license issued

Additional Assessments may be required as part of Final Rulemaking

http://www.uscg.mil/nmc/announcements/CG-543%20Policy%20Letter%2011-07.pdf

Basic Safety Training [46 CFR 11.202(b)] Personal Survival Basic First Aid Basic Fire Fighting Personal Safety and Social Responsibility

Radar Observer {46 CFR 11.480] Advanced Fire Fighting [46 CFR 11.205(d)] Bridge Team Work(Bridge Resource

Management) [46 CFR 11.202 (c)]

Automatic Radar Plotting Aids (ARPA) “If this course is not completed, the STCW

endorsement will limit service to vessels that are not equipped with ARPA [46 CFR 11.202(c)]

Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) If this course is completed, the STCW endorsement

will note that it is valid for service in the GMDSS [46 CFR 11.202(d)]

“In addition to these required courses, relevant Coast Guard approved training may be used to satisfy portions of the assessment requirements…”

Examples: 40 Hour Basic Meteorology, 40 Hour Basic Shiphandling.

Navigating the Regulatory Seas-Tall Ships America http://regulatoryseas.wordpress.com/

Bryant’s Maritime Consulting http://brymar-consulting.com

Maritime Professional http://www.maritimeprofessional.com/Blogs.aspx

Gcaptain www.gcaptain.com

USCG Sites USCG Navigation Center: www.navcen.uscg.gov National Maritime Center: www.uscg.mil/nmc