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USCG – four injuries during collision

The US Coast Guard issued a news release stating that four crew members were injured when two Coast Guard boats collided during a tactical exercise in Buzzards Bay. Their injuries were reported as non-life-threatening. The incident is under investigation. (9/5/18) [https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSCG/bulletins/20b2453].

USCG – BWMS type approval application

The US Coast Guard issued a bulletin stating that it received an application for ballast water management system (BWMS) type approval from NKBMS Co. Ltd for its NK-03 BlueBallast BWMS. This is the 17th application for USCG BWMS type approval. (9/5/18) [http://mariners.coastguard.dodlive.mil/2018/09/05/9-5-2018-marine-safety-center-receives-17th-application-for-bwms-type-approval/].

9/5/2018: Marine Safety Center receives 17th application for BWMS type a...

North Atlantic – deep sea coral reef

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) issued a press release stating that an extensive coral reef has been found in the deep sea approximately 160 miles southeast of Charleston. (8/31/18) [https://www.boem.gov/DEEP-SEARCH-science-team/]

DEEP SEARCH Science Team Discovers Extensive Lophelia Coral Reefs 160 Mi...

. Fonte: Dennis Bryant.