OSHA Has Regulatory Power Over Uninspected Vessels
Small marine firms, including tens of thousands of uninspected vessels, such as charterboats, marine assistance vessels, barges and towing firms are now subject to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) rules regarding workplace safety, according to an 8-0 decision in Supreme Court on January 9, 2002, which prompted an advocate for small marine businesses vow to fight the regulatory expansion in Congress. “This legal ruling is major and unprecedented expansion of government regulation over small vessels, and will negatively impact thousands of unsuspecting small business,” said Jeffrey C. Smith, president of Washington Policy Associates…
MCPON Visits NSA Bahrain
By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Seth Clarke, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/U.S. Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (SW/FMF) Joe R. Campa Jr. addressed enlisted service members at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain July 1. Campa focused on a wide range of topics, including individual augmentee (IA) missions, the importance of the Physical Readiness Test, rating mergers and off-duty education. The MCPON also stressed the importance of leadership. “I firmly believe that the quality of a Sailor’s life is directly tied to the quality of their leadership,” said Campa. “As I go out and visit commands to see how they’re doing, the commands that are doing very well are well lead. Those that are struggling have challenges in leadership.
