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USCG – hurricane contingency plans

The National Hurricane Center reports that Tropical Storm Harvey is moving northwest in the Gulf of Mexico, forecast to make landfall near Corpus Christi early Saturday morning. This is a good time masters of ships and operators of facilities to review their emergency plans and to take note of the relevant US Coast Guard hurricane contingency plans. (8/24/17) [http://www.brymar-consulting.com/wp-content/uploads/HCP/HCP_170602.pdf].

USCG – vessel fined $5,000 for ballast water discharge

The US Coast Guard issued a news release stating that the owners of the bulk carrier ANSAC Moon Bear have been fined $5,000 for the vessel's unauthorized discharge of ballast water into waters of the Willamette River in Portland on 16 August. The discharge was revealed during a port state control examination. (8/22/17) [https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSCG/bulletins/1b27ee4].

Ireland – use of LPG on vessels

The Irish Department of Transport, Tourism & Sport issued a notice providing guidance on the use of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) installations on vessels. Marine Notice 37-2017 (8/23/17) [http://www.dttas.ie/sites/default/files/MN%2037%20of%202017%20LPG%20installations.pdf]. Fonte: Dennis Bryant.