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The day is used to focus attention on the importance of shipping safety, maritime security, and the marine environment. IMO headquarters will celebrate in 2010 on 23 September. (See www. imo.org for derails) ... Maine Maritime Museum is hosting a one day seminar, "B ig Ship Smack-Down: Who's Got the Biggest?," to determine wh at ship in history can claim the title. Maine-built 6-masred schooner W'Yoming is a contender, as are the Massachusetts clipper ship Great Republic, warships, the
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Chinese fleer of 1421 , and even Noah's Ark! Debaters will examine and compare the history of shipbuilding and operations of the largest vessels in the world from ancient rimes to the present. Active participation of attendees is encouraged. The 10 April seminar runs all day and into the evening, with breaks for meals and an evening reception . Registration required and some speaker slots are still open. Potential speakers should contact the museum's senior curator, Nathan Lipfert, at lipferr@MaririmeMe.org; Ph. 207 443-1316, ext. 328. To register, contact Christine T itcomb at rircomb@MaritimeMe.org; Ph. 207 4431316, ext. 0. (MMM, 243 Washington Sr. , Bath, ME 04530; www.MaineMaririmeMuseum.org) ... Beginning in J anuary, the US Coast Guard is now accepting credential applications at its Regional Exam Centers (REC) via e-mail. Only complete applications will be accepted; subject line must include: last name, first name, middle initial, and mariner number (if known). Attachments must be less than lOMB and include a copy of yo ur Transportaion Worker Identification Card or TWIC application receipt. Fees can be paid through www.pay.gov. The National Maritime Center (NMC) is now producing Merchant Mariner's Credenriials (MMC) similar in appearance to a U~S Passport. Anyone applyingforaMMC rmusrhavealreadyapplied for a TWIC. (Nl\v1C, Customer Service Center: Ph. 1-88:8-IASKNMC (1-888427-5662); wwvw.uscg.mil/nmc/) ... SEAHISTOJRY 130, SPRING 2010