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Hydro International interviewed RDML Benjamin Evans, director of NOAA’s Office of Coast Survey. RDML Evans is responsible for overseeing the mapping and charting of all US coastal waters and represents the US in international hydrographic activities. lnkd.in/gVZRhRft

The Maritime Administration in coordination with federal and industry partners, celebrates National Maritime Day. The ceremony began at 10:00 a.m. and may viewed at: maritime.dot.gov/education/nati….

It’s simple. Wear a mask and leave six feet between you and others so that everyone can have an enjoyable ride. Learn more about what DC Circulator is doing to help keep riders safe ctt.ec/9wvgc+ #YourRideOurPriority

On February 24, 2022, CAPT Mark Vlaun, Commander for USCG Sector Jacksonville, joined a CMTS webinar to update over 40 federal agency members on the growth and rapidly changing evolution of U.S. spaceports and space launches.

The CMTS hosted a webinar for Federal agency members to hear from the Port of Seattle and local community about their joint collaboration to create a more equitable and justice environment for all. For more information epa.gov/community-port…. #EPA #environmentaljustice #DEI

The U.S. National Committee for the Ocean Decade will convene a public session on Tuesday, Feb. 1, from 4-5:30 pm ET. The U.S. National Committee is hosting a public meeting  to provide an update on Ocean Decade U.S. efforts. Please register here nasem.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Kudos to Ms. Alejandra Enriquez, @marinesciart 2021 Knauss Fellow to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, for a stellar presentation at the Standing Committee on Marine Safety and Human Factors Mid-Year Meeting held during the annual meeting of the Transportation Research Board.

The CMTS website at CMTS.gov is temporarily unavailable. Please request information or products from the CMTS at MTSinfo@cmts.gov. We are working to have the CMTS website up and running as soon as possible and appreciate your patience.

In support of the U.N Decade of Ocean Science for sustainable Development, the CMTS is partnering with the Embassy of Denmark and Norwegian Embassy to co-host a virtual public forum on science and technologies toward a sustainable MTS for healthier oceans cmts.gov/posts/29bf9f0b…

The comment period for the OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) on COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing has been extended to January 19, 2022. Comments of the ETS must be submitted to regulations.gov in Docket number OSHA-2021-0007, 
#covid  #vaccinemandate #mariners

The CMTS COVID-19 Working Group (C-19 WG) has finalized the results of the U.S. mariner mental health survey. The survey is now published and may be viewed at: deohs.washington.edu/mariner-mental….

TODAY, November 22, 2021, 2 – 3:30 p.m. EST, the CMTS COVID-19 Working Group (C-19 WG) is hosting a webinar to share results of the recent U.S. mariner mental health survey usdotfedramp.webex.com/meet/helen.bro… Telcon: 844-800-2712; Access Code: 199 311 8169#

On Nov 16, ~ 95 attendees joined the CMTS Offshore Energy Facilitation Task Team listening session to hear about issues in mitigating munitions and explosives of concern within the OCS. Submit written comments to OffshoreEnergy@cmts.gov until December 15. CMTS.gov

Offshore Wind Energy Development: Public Industry Listening Session Regarding Mitigation of Munitions and Explosives of Concern Within Offshore Wind Lease Areas ~ Tuesday, November 16, 2021, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm EST Access information is at cmts.gov/posts/4e035d44….

Today is the sad anniverary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald in Lake Superior. The legend of the Edmund Fitzgerald remains the most mysterious and controversial of shipwreck tales heard around the Great Lakes. To read more visit shipwreckmuseum.com/edmund-fitzger…

Mark your calendars! On Tuesday, Nov 16 2021 11:00 Am – 12:30 Pm EST the CMTS Offshore Energy Facilitation Task Team (Offshore Energy TT) is hosting a virtual Industry Listening Session cmts.gov/posts/4e035d44…

You are invited to a virtual roundtable discussion on Friday, November 5, from 1000-1200 (EDT) on the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USSMA) led by senior officials from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, and Academy. maritime.dot.gov/newsroom/town-…

NOAA’s NOS reminds us that latitude measures distance north or south of the equator. If you confuse it with longitude, remember: you climb lines of latitude like the rungs of a ladder! oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/latitude…

Interlake Steamship Company will be launching the M/V Mark W. Barker at 1:30 Eastern/12:30 Central. The launch will take place at Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. The event will be on the Interlake Steamship Company's Facebook page. m.facebook.com/InterlakeSteam…

ITA: Supply Chain Opportunities webinar on October 21, 2:00 – 3:00 pm EST - With a discussion by MEP, manufacturers will discuss how to improve operations, reduce costs, and mitigate risk through effective supply chain management. grow.exim.gov/manufacturing-…