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USCG – hurricane & heavy weather contingency plans

Hurricane Matthew, currently at Category 4, is forecast to impact the Florida coast on Wednesday and then work its way up the US Atlantic coast. Mariners in potentially affected areas should review my compilation of USCG Hurricane & Heavy Weather Contingency Plans, as well as the heavy weather plans for their particular vessels, and make appropriate arrangements. (10/3/16).

USCG – cyber risk management

The US Coast Guard issued a bulletin reminding stakeholders of the importance of cyber risk management in the marine transportation system. (10/3/16) [http://mariners.coastguard.dodlive.mil/2016/10/03/cyber-risk-management-marine-transportation-system/].

Hawaii – MHI insular false killer whale

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issued a notice stating that it will host a workshop on 25-28 October in Honolulu to solicit facts and information to inform recovery planning for the Main Hawaiian Islands (MHI) insular false killer whale. Written submissions must be submitted by 5 December. 81 Fed. Reg. 68405 (10/4/16) [https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2016-10-04/pdf/2016-23857.pdf]. Fonte: Dennis Bryant,