FMCA Board is sending a letter to NMFS & ACOE regarding the backlog of permits. The Board is requesting the following information in order to validate our letter/request. Date of application to ACOE Type of job- dock, seawall, dredging, etc. Short job description- example: “installation of a 160 sq. ft. residential dock and lift” or…
Hurricane Prep Needs List: Bottled Water First Aid kids (3) Camp cook top HDX 12 gallon totes (20) NOAA Weather Radios (3) Dock/mooring line Hygiene wipes (3) Paper towels/toilet tissue Batteries -all sizes LED Flashlights (5) Large garbage bags Tarps – large & small Manual can openers Tie downs/ratchet straps You can donate direct to…
Tuesday, May 7 SWFWMD Conference Room Crystal River City Hall Council Chamber 6750 Fruitville Road, SARASOTA., FL 34240 123 U.S.-19, CRYSTAL RIVER, FL 34428 SPGP V (R1) Navigation Issues ESA, JaxBo, and EFH SAJ-91 / SAJ-96 / SAJ-72 Enforcement Space will be limited and will be granted on a first come, first served basis. Please…
This is a significant for members of FMCA. The Florida appellate court ruled that the prevailing plaintiff in a negligence action grounded in admiralty is not entitled to recover attorney’s fees because such recovery is not allowed in federal admiralty law. Plaintiff had sued the company that designed and installed her boat lift for damages…
Looking for a company that offers onsite Crane Operator’s Certification for various types and sizes of cranes. Please refer them to Kelly White 904-880-8881 or kelly.white@myfmca.org
SPGP V R1 will be effective starting December 31, 2018. I have a copy of the slide show that explains the changes, however in short, no more yellow for types of project, limitations on distance of structures to mangroves, maintance dredging and utilities no longer included. Reach out to Kelly_white@myfmca.org for a copy of the…
Rigger/Signal Person Certification Programs Surge NCCCO Signalperson, Rigger Level I, and Rigger Level II programs are experiencing a surge in activity with many Texas Petrochemical and Oil Companies requiring their signal persons and riggers to be certified by January 2019. Additionally, commercial truck drivers are increasingly seeking rigger and signalperson certifications. The combination of a…
https://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/local/orange-park-construction-worker-shocked-on-the-job-police-say/799892966 Reminder that even Marine Contractors have exposure to electricity. Maybe all marine contractors should keep voltage meters on their jobsites!
Members, The City of Cape Coral has invited officials from the Army Corps to discuss Lake O releases. This informational meeting is scheduled for tomorrow, July 31st at 12:30 p.m. at the Cape Coral Yacht Club Ballroom (5819 Driftwood Pkwy). We need as many members as possible to attend and express concerns regarding the impact…
I attended the Board Meeting for the Palm Beach County CILB to the citizens of Palm Beach County. With the FMCA’s input and support, Palm Beach County will start the process of requiring USL&H as well as tightening up experience requirements for Palm Beach County Marine Contractors Licensing. It was a pleasure working with the…
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