The document provides information about the Towing Vessel Inspection Bureau, a nonprofit organization that trains and certifies members to conduct marine inspections and audits of marine safety management systems. It includes an executive summary, details on the organization's programs and results, finances, operations, leadership, and key documents. The organization has a mission to train and certify members to conduct various types of marine inspections and audits. It had total revenue of $308,646 and expenses of $284,033 in its most recent fiscal year.
CASA Survey of Casino Entertainment in South Africa Lindo Sibiya
The survey found that CASA members generated R18.5 billion in gross gambling revenue in 2018, up 3.5% from the previous year. Members contributed R6.1 billion in taxes, up 3.6% and representing 37% of their value. They employ over 38,120 people and invested R143 million in corporate social investment programs including the South African Responsible Gambling Foundation. However, proliferation of illegal gambling establishments continues to erode revenue and lacks enforcement.
Tax Reform and the Impact to your Franchise by Honkamp Krueger4 2018rhauber
The recent Tax Cuts and Jobs Act aka Tax Reform has made a significant impact on the tax situation of franchise business owners. Our slide deck provides the business tax and individual tax highlights of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act for franchise organizations.
Tracxn Research - Finance & Accounting Landscape, February 2017Tracxn
This report provides an overview of investment trends in the finance and accounting software sector. It covers entrepreneur activity, funding trends by stage and year, notable investments, subsectors and companies. The scope includes equity and debt funding for companies offering solutions such as accounting suites, bookkeeping, invoicing, payroll, expense management, auditing, taxation and financial management software.
- The company reported a cash position of R$1.5 billion and a BIS capital ratio of 15.9% in the 2Q16 earnings release conference call.
- The loan portfolio decreased by 27.3% compared to the previous year due to significant increases in provisions. Expenses also decreased by 8% in the first half of the year from rigorous cost control.
- The portfolio is diversified across sectors such as sugar and ethanol (12%), energy (12%), and real estate (12%). Funding sources remain diversified including deposits, which accounted for 51% of total funding.
Beginning this year, companies must follow a new set of rules for how revenue is recognized—every company will need to update how it treats revenue generated from customer contracts. This session will walk you through the new rules and show you how they will affect multiple roles in multiple, sometimes surprising, ways. You’ll be armed with a better understanding of the impact of ASC 606, so your organization doesn’t have to fear it.
This document is the Coastal Bend Council of Governments' Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2015. The report includes introductory information about the organization, financial statements, statistical data, and a single audit section. The Coastal Bend Council of Governments serves 11 counties in South Texas and coordinates various programs and services across the region.
- Nielsen reported financial results for the 1st quarter of 2018, with total revenues of $1.61 billion, a 5.5% increase year-over-year. Net income was $72 million.
- The Watch segment saw total revenue growth of 7.1% driven by strength in national TV and digital measurement. Adjusted EBITDA margin increased 12 basis points to 42.0%.
- The Buy segment had total revenue decline of 2.1% due to weakness in developed markets like the US. Adjusted EBITDA margin declined 318 basis points to 10.8% amid ongoing investments.
- Nielsen reaffirmed 2018 guidance for total revenue growth of approximately 3% in constant currency and adjusted
CASA Survey of Casino Entertainment in South Africa Lindo Sibiya
The survey found that CASA members generated R18.5 billion in gross gambling revenue in 2018, up 3.5% from the previous year. Members contributed R6.1 billion in taxes, up 3.6% and representing 37% of their value. They employ over 38,120 people and invested R143 million in corporate social investment programs including the South African Responsible Gambling Foundation. However, proliferation of illegal gambling establishments continues to erode revenue and lacks enforcement.
Tax Reform and the Impact to your Franchise by Honkamp Krueger4 2018rhauber
The recent Tax Cuts and Jobs Act aka Tax Reform has made a significant impact on the tax situation of franchise business owners. Our slide deck provides the business tax and individual tax highlights of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act for franchise organizations.
Tracxn Research - Finance & Accounting Landscape, February 2017Tracxn
This report provides an overview of investment trends in the finance and accounting software sector. It covers entrepreneur activity, funding trends by stage and year, notable investments, subsectors and companies. The scope includes equity and debt funding for companies offering solutions such as accounting suites, bookkeeping, invoicing, payroll, expense management, auditing, taxation and financial management software.
- The company reported a cash position of R$1.5 billion and a BIS capital ratio of 15.9% in the 2Q16 earnings release conference call.
- The loan portfolio decreased by 27.3% compared to the previous year due to significant increases in provisions. Expenses also decreased by 8% in the first half of the year from rigorous cost control.
- The portfolio is diversified across sectors such as sugar and ethanol (12%), energy (12%), and real estate (12%). Funding sources remain diversified including deposits, which accounted for 51% of total funding.
Beginning this year, companies must follow a new set of rules for how revenue is recognized—every company will need to update how it treats revenue generated from customer contracts. This session will walk you through the new rules and show you how they will affect multiple roles in multiple, sometimes surprising, ways. You’ll be armed with a better understanding of the impact of ASC 606, so your organization doesn’t have to fear it.
This document is the Coastal Bend Council of Governments' Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2015. The report includes introductory information about the organization, financial statements, statistical data, and a single audit section. The Coastal Bend Council of Governments serves 11 counties in South Texas and coordinates various programs and services across the region.
- Nielsen reported financial results for the 1st quarter of 2018, with total revenues of $1.61 billion, a 5.5% increase year-over-year. Net income was $72 million.
- The Watch segment saw total revenue growth of 7.1% driven by strength in national TV and digital measurement. Adjusted EBITDA margin increased 12 basis points to 42.0%.
- The Buy segment had total revenue decline of 2.1% due to weakness in developed markets like the US. Adjusted EBITDA margin declined 318 basis points to 10.8% amid ongoing investments.
- Nielsen reaffirmed 2018 guidance for total revenue growth of approximately 3% in constant currency and adjusted
This document provides the audited financial statements of onePULSE Foundation for the year ended December 31, 2018. It includes the independent auditors' report, statement of financial position, statement of activities, statement of cash flows, statement of functional expenses, and notes to the financial statements. The financial statements show that onePULSE had total net assets of $1,131,382 as of December 31, 2018, with $99,762 in net assets without donor restrictions and $1,031,620 in net assets with donor restrictions.
The document is an earnings report for Banco PINE for the second quarter of 2009. It summarizes the company's financial performance including a 6.6% increase in loan portfolio. Operating income grew 11.9% and net income grew 8.6% compared to the previous quarter. The loan portfolio saw increased focus on corporate operations, while the individual payroll loan portfolio declined. Non-performing loans remained below 2% and funding levels increased, with deposits up 23.5% over the previous quarter.
Presentation from the EPRI-Sandia Symposium on Secure and Resilient Microgrids: From Resiliency to Solvency: Building a Business Case for Public Purpose Microgirds, presented by Kenneth Horne, Navigant, Baltimore, MD, August 29-31, 2016.
The document summarizes a presentation by Winnebago Industries on its leadership, strategic priorities, financial results, the RV market, and growth opportunities. Key points include strengthening its core RV business, expanding into new profitable markets, leveraging innovation, delivering solid financial growth, and total RV retail in North America being up year-over-year with Winnebago gaining market share.
Winnebago Industries held a North Star Development Retreat on February 25-26, 2019 to discuss leadership, strategic priorities, financial results, capital allocation, business development opportunities, and motorhome and towable segment developments. The company is delivering solid financial results and pursuing strategic priorities like elevating operations, strengthening its core RV business, building a high-performance culture, and expanding into new profitable markets.
The document provides an overview of the consumer finance sector, including key metrics and subsectors. It summarizes investment trends, with the US and India receiving the most funding. Notable companies mentioned include CreditKarma, Numbrs, and MoneySuperMarket. The sectors of financial product aggregators and expense tracking have seen the most activity recently.
The document is the proposed budget for fiscal year 2018/19 for the City of Orlando, Florida. It includes operating and capital improvement budgets totaling over $1.27 billion across various city funds. The general fund budget is proposed at $488.4 million, an increase of $43 million or 9.65% from the prior year. The general fund revenue comes primarily from ad valorem taxes (40.58%), charges for services (10.09%), and sales and use taxes (11.65%). The largest expenses in the general fund are for salaries and wages (34.43%), benefits (30.98%), and the police department (32.46%).
Advanced Emissions Solutions reported second quarter 2018 results with the following highlights:
- Obtained a third party tax equity investor for a refined coal facility that is now royalty bearing.
- Returned $12.6 million and $19.4 million to shareholders in the three and six months through share repurchases and dividends.
- Tinuum distributions were in line with expectations at $14.7 million for the quarter and $28.2 million year-to-date.
- Cash position increased to $32.2 million as of June 30, 2018.
- Net income for the quarter was $15.3 million or $0.75 per diluted share.
- Expected future net
The document provides an overview of the finance and accounting sector including investment trends, notable companies, and key markets. It summarizes that over $9 billion has been invested in the sector with over 60 mega companies. The top markets by investment are invoice management, accounting suites for SMBs, and expense management software. Notable companies mentioned include Workday, BlackLine, Intuit, Coupa, and Anaplan.
Advanced Emissions Solutions reported first quarter 2018 results with highlights including returning $6.8 million to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends, recording $13.5 million in distributions from Tinuum which were in line with expectations, and ending the quarter with $34.8 million in unrestricted cash. The company also expects future net refined coal cash flows to be between $250-275 million through the end of 2021 based on 17 invested facilities as of March 31, 2018. Priorities for 2018 include adding additional tax equity investors to refined coal facilities, optimizing operations to produce refined coal and retain customers, continuing to return capital to shareholders, and evaluating alternative strategic options.
PwC Presents: VC Investing – Major trends of the first half of 2014 and predi...Proformative, Inc.
As we predicted in our last Proformative VC update, 2014 is turning into an exciting year for venture capital, with increased investing activity and headline-grabbing exits. Please join representatives from PwC’s Emerging Company Services Group as they provide an overview of recent venture capital investment trends, interpreting findings from the PricewaterhouseCoopers/National Venture Capital Association MoneyTree™ Report, based on data from Thomson Reuters.
The document summarizes the results meeting of Aguas Andinas held on September 14, 2018. Key points discussed include:
- Revenues increased 5.6% to CLP$276 billion due to higher sales volumes and tariff indexations.
- Costs increased 3.7% primarily due to higher electricity and raw water costs.
- A green bond was issued with the lowest spread of any corporate bond in Chile in 4 years.
- Bank debt was refinanced to extend maturities.
- Investments of CLP$166 billion are planned for 2018 to improve infrastructure.
- Progress was made in increasing water autonomy, advancing circular economy goals, and beginning network digitalization
The document provides an overview of Qatar and the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC). It notes that Qatar has one of the fastest growing economies in the world and is a leading exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG). It also discusses Qatar's investments in major infrastructure projects and its preparations to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The document then summarizes the purpose and functions of the QFC and Companies Registration Office (CRO), including registering and regulating companies within the QFC. It provides details on the registration process, types of legal entities, fees, and requirements for ongoing compliance and filings with the CRO.
This document summarizes the key findings of the 2015 Survey of Casino Entertainment in South Africa conducted by CASA. Some of the main findings include:
- The casino industry generated R24 billion in gross gambling revenue in 2014/2015, a 9.6% increase from the previous year.
- Casinos contributed R17.2 billion or 72.1% of the total gross gambling revenue.
- The casino industry paid R4.8 billion in taxes and levies in 2014/2015.
- Gauteng casinos contributed the most to gross gambling revenue and paid the highest amount in taxes at R7.1 billion.
- Employees received 21% and the government received 37% of the R
The document summarizes an accountability audit of the Port of Anacortes conducted by the Washington State Auditor's Office for 2011-2012. The audit found that the Port's internal controls were adequate and the Port complied with applicable laws and regulations in the areas examined. No findings were reported, marking the 14th consecutive year of a clean audit for the Port. The Port serves the Anacortes area and is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners.
The Woodlands office market report summarizes Q1 2016 data. Vacancy rates decreased across most classes compared to Q4 2015, with the exception of class C. Net absorption remained positive while class A rental rates increased. The greater Houston area economy is impacted by oil prices, but The Woodlands office market is performing better than expected given low oil prices around $40 per barrel. Recent transportation projects may boost the submarket.
This document summarizes the fiscal performance of the Canadian government from April 2017 to September 2017 according to a report by Paul Young, CPA, CGA. It includes information on the surplus/deficit, government transfers, program spending, economic indicators and 5 blogs discussing related topics such as GDP, military spending, refugee costs, poverty, and trade.
session 3.ppt introduction to financial accountingmaliha152268
This document provides an overview of accounting concepts and standards. It discusses typical business organization charts, accounting terms and principles like the monetary unit and economic entity assumptions. It also covers the basic accounting equation, different forms of business ownership like proprietorships and corporations, and the four main financial statements. Finally, it discusses accounting standards set by bodies like the FASB, IASB, and the concept of GAAP.
The document provides a market snapshot for the office submarket in The Woodlands, Texas for Q2 2018. It summarizes that the submarket saw positive net absorption of 97,754 square feet during the quarter, with the average vacancy rate decreasing from 9.8% to 8.2%. It also notes that a new 141,700 square foot office building began construction and is estimated to be completed in Q2 2019. Rental rates for both Class A and B properties are shown to be increasing while vacancy rates are decreasing.
This document advertises a one-day Designated Person Ashore (DPA) course on Subchapter M regulations taking place on March 28, 2019 in New Orleans. The course will be led by special guest lecturer Jamie Halter and costs $300 for clients of Decatur Marine or $450 for non-clients. Interested parties are encouraged to register immediately as space is limited.
This document summarizes procedures for seamen to file whistleblower complaints under the Seaman's Protection Act (SPA). It outlines that:
- The SPA prohibits retaliation against seamen who report violations of maritime safety laws. It protects seamen who provide information to authorities about violations or refuse unsafe duties.
- Seamen can file complaints with OSHA within 180 days of facing adverse actions like firing or demotion for protected whistleblowing.
- If OSHA finds merit to a complaint, and a settlement cannot be reached, it will issue an order requiring remedies like reinstatement, back pay, and damages against the employer. Employers can appeal such orders.
This document provides the audited financial statements of onePULSE Foundation for the year ended December 31, 2018. It includes the independent auditors' report, statement of financial position, statement of activities, statement of cash flows, statement of functional expenses, and notes to the financial statements. The financial statements show that onePULSE had total net assets of $1,131,382 as of December 31, 2018, with $99,762 in net assets without donor restrictions and $1,031,620 in net assets with donor restrictions.
The document is an earnings report for Banco PINE for the second quarter of 2009. It summarizes the company's financial performance including a 6.6% increase in loan portfolio. Operating income grew 11.9% and net income grew 8.6% compared to the previous quarter. The loan portfolio saw increased focus on corporate operations, while the individual payroll loan portfolio declined. Non-performing loans remained below 2% and funding levels increased, with deposits up 23.5% over the previous quarter.
Presentation from the EPRI-Sandia Symposium on Secure and Resilient Microgrids: From Resiliency to Solvency: Building a Business Case for Public Purpose Microgirds, presented by Kenneth Horne, Navigant, Baltimore, MD, August 29-31, 2016.
The document summarizes a presentation by Winnebago Industries on its leadership, strategic priorities, financial results, the RV market, and growth opportunities. Key points include strengthening its core RV business, expanding into new profitable markets, leveraging innovation, delivering solid financial growth, and total RV retail in North America being up year-over-year with Winnebago gaining market share.
Winnebago Industries held a North Star Development Retreat on February 25-26, 2019 to discuss leadership, strategic priorities, financial results, capital allocation, business development opportunities, and motorhome and towable segment developments. The company is delivering solid financial results and pursuing strategic priorities like elevating operations, strengthening its core RV business, building a high-performance culture, and expanding into new profitable markets.
The document provides an overview of the consumer finance sector, including key metrics and subsectors. It summarizes investment trends, with the US and India receiving the most funding. Notable companies mentioned include CreditKarma, Numbrs, and MoneySuperMarket. The sectors of financial product aggregators and expense tracking have seen the most activity recently.
The document is the proposed budget for fiscal year 2018/19 for the City of Orlando, Florida. It includes operating and capital improvement budgets totaling over $1.27 billion across various city funds. The general fund budget is proposed at $488.4 million, an increase of $43 million or 9.65% from the prior year. The general fund revenue comes primarily from ad valorem taxes (40.58%), charges for services (10.09%), and sales and use taxes (11.65%). The largest expenses in the general fund are for salaries and wages (34.43%), benefits (30.98%), and the police department (32.46%).
Advanced Emissions Solutions reported second quarter 2018 results with the following highlights:
- Obtained a third party tax equity investor for a refined coal facility that is now royalty bearing.
- Returned $12.6 million and $19.4 million to shareholders in the three and six months through share repurchases and dividends.
- Tinuum distributions were in line with expectations at $14.7 million for the quarter and $28.2 million year-to-date.
- Cash position increased to $32.2 million as of June 30, 2018.
- Net income for the quarter was $15.3 million or $0.75 per diluted share.
- Expected future net
The document provides an overview of the finance and accounting sector including investment trends, notable companies, and key markets. It summarizes that over $9 billion has been invested in the sector with over 60 mega companies. The top markets by investment are invoice management, accounting suites for SMBs, and expense management software. Notable companies mentioned include Workday, BlackLine, Intuit, Coupa, and Anaplan.
Advanced Emissions Solutions reported first quarter 2018 results with highlights including returning $6.8 million to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends, recording $13.5 million in distributions from Tinuum which were in line with expectations, and ending the quarter with $34.8 million in unrestricted cash. The company also expects future net refined coal cash flows to be between $250-275 million through the end of 2021 based on 17 invested facilities as of March 31, 2018. Priorities for 2018 include adding additional tax equity investors to refined coal facilities, optimizing operations to produce refined coal and retain customers, continuing to return capital to shareholders, and evaluating alternative strategic options.
PwC Presents: VC Investing – Major trends of the first half of 2014 and predi...Proformative, Inc.
As we predicted in our last Proformative VC update, 2014 is turning into an exciting year for venture capital, with increased investing activity and headline-grabbing exits. Please join representatives from PwC’s Emerging Company Services Group as they provide an overview of recent venture capital investment trends, interpreting findings from the PricewaterhouseCoopers/National Venture Capital Association MoneyTree™ Report, based on data from Thomson Reuters.
The document summarizes the results meeting of Aguas Andinas held on September 14, 2018. Key points discussed include:
- Revenues increased 5.6% to CLP$276 billion due to higher sales volumes and tariff indexations.
- Costs increased 3.7% primarily due to higher electricity and raw water costs.
- A green bond was issued with the lowest spread of any corporate bond in Chile in 4 years.
- Bank debt was refinanced to extend maturities.
- Investments of CLP$166 billion are planned for 2018 to improve infrastructure.
- Progress was made in increasing water autonomy, advancing circular economy goals, and beginning network digitalization
The document provides an overview of Qatar and the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC). It notes that Qatar has one of the fastest growing economies in the world and is a leading exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG). It also discusses Qatar's investments in major infrastructure projects and its preparations to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The document then summarizes the purpose and functions of the QFC and Companies Registration Office (CRO), including registering and regulating companies within the QFC. It provides details on the registration process, types of legal entities, fees, and requirements for ongoing compliance and filings with the CRO.
This document summarizes the key findings of the 2015 Survey of Casino Entertainment in South Africa conducted by CASA. Some of the main findings include:
- The casino industry generated R24 billion in gross gambling revenue in 2014/2015, a 9.6% increase from the previous year.
- Casinos contributed R17.2 billion or 72.1% of the total gross gambling revenue.
- The casino industry paid R4.8 billion in taxes and levies in 2014/2015.
- Gauteng casinos contributed the most to gross gambling revenue and paid the highest amount in taxes at R7.1 billion.
- Employees received 21% and the government received 37% of the R
The document summarizes an accountability audit of the Port of Anacortes conducted by the Washington State Auditor's Office for 2011-2012. The audit found that the Port's internal controls were adequate and the Port complied with applicable laws and regulations in the areas examined. No findings were reported, marking the 14th consecutive year of a clean audit for the Port. The Port serves the Anacortes area and is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners.
The Woodlands office market report summarizes Q1 2016 data. Vacancy rates decreased across most classes compared to Q4 2015, with the exception of class C. Net absorption remained positive while class A rental rates increased. The greater Houston area economy is impacted by oil prices, but The Woodlands office market is performing better than expected given low oil prices around $40 per barrel. Recent transportation projects may boost the submarket.
This document summarizes the fiscal performance of the Canadian government from April 2017 to September 2017 according to a report by Paul Young, CPA, CGA. It includes information on the surplus/deficit, government transfers, program spending, economic indicators and 5 blogs discussing related topics such as GDP, military spending, refugee costs, poverty, and trade.
session 3.ppt introduction to financial accountingmaliha152268
This document provides an overview of accounting concepts and standards. It discusses typical business organization charts, accounting terms and principles like the monetary unit and economic entity assumptions. It also covers the basic accounting equation, different forms of business ownership like proprietorships and corporations, and the four main financial statements. Finally, it discusses accounting standards set by bodies like the FASB, IASB, and the concept of GAAP.
The document provides a market snapshot for the office submarket in The Woodlands, Texas for Q2 2018. It summarizes that the submarket saw positive net absorption of 97,754 square feet during the quarter, with the average vacancy rate decreasing from 9.8% to 8.2%. It also notes that a new 141,700 square foot office building began construction and is estimated to be completed in Q2 2019. Rental rates for both Class A and B properties are shown to be increasing while vacancy rates are decreasing.
This document advertises a one-day Designated Person Ashore (DPA) course on Subchapter M regulations taking place on March 28, 2019 in New Orleans. The course will be led by special guest lecturer Jamie Halter and costs $300 for clients of Decatur Marine or $450 for non-clients. Interested parties are encouraged to register immediately as space is limited.
This document summarizes procedures for seamen to file whistleblower complaints under the Seaman's Protection Act (SPA). It outlines that:
- The SPA prohibits retaliation against seamen who report violations of maritime safety laws. It protects seamen who provide information to authorities about violations or refuse unsafe duties.
- Seamen can file complaints with OSHA within 180 days of facing adverse actions like firing or demotion for protected whistleblowing.
- If OSHA finds merit to a complaint, and a settlement cannot be reached, it will issue an order requiring remedies like reinstatement, back pay, and damages against the employer. Employers can appeal such orders.
The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the decision of the Administrative Review Board that found Harley Marine Services terminated Captain Joseph Dady in violation of the Seaman's Protection Act. Dady was terminated after a barge he was towing allided with a dock while he was asleep off-watch. The Board found Harley knew Dady had engaged in protected whistleblowing activities regarding safety issues in the past and that this protected activity contributed to his termination. The Court upheld the Board's findings that substantial evidence supported its decision and ordering Dady's reinstatement.
This document outlines best practices for preventing towing vessel crew member falls overboard, as developed by the Towing Safety Advisory Committee's Subcommittee on Prevention of Towing Vessel Crewmember Falls Overboard. It identifies specific activities and hazards that can lead to falls overboard, such as working in rough conditions, on slippery decks, or alone. It recommends that companies and the Coast Guard work to develop a strong safety culture, enforce policies and procedures, collect better data on incidents, and publicize these best practices. The document provides a list of over 30 best management practices for companies to implement across their safety culture, training, procedures, equipment, and incident response.
The document provides guidance on transitioning vessel documentation from paper log books to electronic records in Helm. It lists the contents that were previously recorded in the Red Log Book, such as watch checklists, crew changes, fuel and waste management, safety meetings, and radio logs. Regulations now allow electronic record keeping as long as records can be provided to the Coast Guard. Removing the paper Red Log Books will reduce workload by eliminating duplicate entries between paper and electronic logs.
The NTSB investigated 41 marine accidents in 2017 involving allisions, capsizings, collisions, fires, explosions, floodings, groundings, and equipment damage on various vessel types. Key safety issues examined included watertight integrity, heavy weather operations, fatigue, bridge resource management, cell phone distraction, anchoring, maintenance, safety management systems, and more. Specifically, the report summarizes the sinking of the cargo ship El Faro in detail resulting from the vessel encountering Hurricane Joaquin. The NTSB collaborated closely with the US Coast Guard on investigations to improve safety.
The document outlines the United States Coast Guard's strategic outlook for enabling maritime commerce. It discusses the importance of maritime commerce to the US economy and national security. The Coast Guard aims to facilitate lawful trade and travel on secure waterways, modernize aids to navigation and information systems, and transform its workforce and partnerships to address challenges like aging infrastructure, new technologies, and increasing complexity in the maritime domain. The strategic outlook will guide Coast Guard efforts to secure the maritime environment while enabling the economic prosperity it provides.
This document provides guidance for towing vessel operators to develop a fatigue risk management plan. It identifies four core elements that are important to include: education about fatigue for crewmembers, ensuring a sleep environment conducive to quality rest, establishing policies for crewmembers to report fatigue and procedures to allow adequate rest, and measuring performance of fatigue mitigation efforts. The goal is for operators to comprehensively address fatigue risks specific to their operations through customized plans informed by a risk assessment. The guidelines are intended as a toolbox for operators rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
This document is an information filed in a United States District Court charging Tidewater Marine International, Inc. with violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and related statutes. It provides background information on the relevant entities, individuals, and agents involved, including Tidewater Inc. and its subsidiaries that operated offshore vessels internationally. It also summarizes the purpose and key provisions of the FCPA regarding prohibitions on corrupt payments to foreign officials and requirements for accurate books and records.
1) Tidewater and GulfMark are working to evaluate combining office space, IT systems, and operations prior to their planned merger in order to execute on the strengths of the combined company.
2) GulfMark recently received an unsolicited acquisition offer from Harvey Gulf and will now evaluate this offer, though GulfMark continues to recommend its stockholders adopt the Tidewater merger agreement.
3) Tidewater remains committed to the GulfMark combination and will continue pre-merger efforts assuming the merger closes as expected, though the Harvey Gulf offer creates uncertainty in the industry.
The document discusses implementing the ISO 31000 risk management standard for pollution prevention and response (PPR) activities. It provides an overview of ISO 31000, including its principles, framework, and process. The project aims to develop a toolbox for PPR risk management by establishing an initial framework and processes for different decision contexts and timescales. A suggested approach involves applying the ISO 31000 process across screening, intermittent, and strategic levels of decision making. Tools would be matched to support each process. The standard could help integrate risk management into PPR organizations and activities.
Management audits should be completed by the end of 2018 to obtain COIs on time, as 25% of towing vessels require COIs by July 20, 2019 but must first operate under a TSMS certificate for 6 months. The document advertises Decatur Marine as rising stars among USCG TPOs and encourages scheduling an audit before it's too late.
This document provides compensation information for officers, directors, trustees, and highest paid employees of an organization. It lists 24 individuals, all of whom worked for the organization in various roles but received no compensation. The highest paid employee was listed as the Executive Director, who worked 40 hours per week and also received no compensation. No one listed received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation.
1. The organization's mission is to train and certify members in conducting marine inspections and audits of marine safety management systems.
2. The organization's expenses were $284,033 for its largest program service, which was training and certifying members in marine inspections.
3. Financial data shows the organization had $308,646 in revenue and $357,066 in total expenses, resulting in a $48,642 loss for the current year.
This document is a certificate of inspection from the United States Coast Guard for a vessel. It lists the vessel's particulars including licensed and unlicensed crew positions, inspection and certification details, permitted routes and operating conditions, lifesaving equipment requirements, and firefighting equipment requirements. The Coast Guard officer certifies that the vessel conforms to all applicable laws and regulations.
This document provides information on the crew complement and certification of the towing vessel ENDEAVOR. It lists no licensed deck or engineering officers, one able seaman, and allows for up to 6 persons on board including crew. The vessel was built in 1999, is homeported in Tampa, Florida, and certified to operate in lakes, bays and sounds with limited coastwise routes. Safety equipment including lifejackets and life rafts are specified to accommodate 6 persons. Fire extinguishers and a carbon dioxide fixed system in the engine room are listed.
An online interactive job aid helps vessel owners, operators, and the US Coast Guard determine towing vessel requirements. It increases efficiency by generating custom lists of requirements based on entered vessel details, rather than requiring guesswork. Users provide vessel information, and the tool generates up to 11 sections of tailored regulations, policies, and guidance without storing any data. Additional explanatory information can be accessed via links.
This document summarizes the requirements and compliance timelines for towing vessels under the Coast Guard's Subchapter M regulations. Key points include:
- Towing vessels must comply with structural, lifesaving, fire protection, and machinery requirements.
- Vessels have a four-year phase-in period to obtain a certificate of inspection, with 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% of a company's fleet requiring certification by 2020, 2021, 2022 respectively.
- Owners can choose between a Coast Guard inspection option or a Towing Safety Management System (TSMS) option verified by a third party. TSMS provides more flexibility in conducting surveys and inspections.
- Surveys, aud
The Antyodaya Saral Haryana Portal is a pioneering initiative by the Government of Haryana aimed at providing citizens with seamless access to a wide range of government services
RFP for Reno's Community Assistance CenterThis Is Reno
Property appraisals completed in May for downtown Reno’s Community Assistance and Triage Centers (CAC) reveal that repairing the buildings to bring them back into service would cost an estimated $10.1 million—nearly four times the amount previously reported by city staff.
Combined Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported (IUU) Vessel List.Christina Parmionova
The best available, up-to-date information on all fishing and related vessels that appear on the illegal, unregulated, and unreported (IUU) fishing vessel lists published by Regional Fisheries Management Organisations (RFMOs) and related organisations. The aim of the site is to improve the effectiveness of the original IUU lists as a tool for a wide variety of stakeholders to better understand and combat illegal fishing and broader fisheries crime.
To date, the following regional organisations maintain or share lists of vessels that have been found to carry out or support IUU fishing within their own or adjacent convention areas and/or species of competence:
Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR)
Commission for the Conservation of Southern Bluefin Tuna (CCSBT)
General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM)
Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC)
International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT)
Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC)
Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (NAFO)
North East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC)
North Pacific Fisheries Commission (NPFC)
South East Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (SEAFO)
South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (SPRFMO)
Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA)
Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC)
The Combined IUU Fishing Vessel List merges all these sources into one list that provides a single reference point to identify whether a vessel is currently IUU listed. Vessels that have been IUU listed in the past and subsequently delisted (for example because of a change in ownership, or because the vessel is no longer in service) are also retained on the site, so that the site contains a full historic record of IUU listed fishing vessels.
Unlike the IUU lists published on individual RFMO websites, which may update vessel details infrequently or not at all, the Combined IUU Fishing Vessel List is kept up to date with the best available information regarding changes to vessel identity, flag state, ownership, location, and operations.
United Nations World Oceans Day 2024; June 8th " Awaken new dephts".Christina Parmionova
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