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Milford, Connecticut, February 2, 2009 – Marine companies are scrambling to comply with the with new vessel discharge reporting regulations from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) – and Skymira, a leading provider of turnkey business solutions, is assisting the maritime industry with its electronic forms service.
On February 6, 2009 the EPA’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Vessel General Permit (VGP) for vessel discharges begins, impacting a broad cross-section of the maritime community. This set of requirements covers twenty-six types of vessel discharges for the purpose of minimizing their impact on surrounding waters. The new reporting entails daily vessel and barge inspections, along with other reporting such as corrective actions. Skymira is providing a tool to assist in compliance with the EPA reporting regulations using Skymira’s electronic forms service.
Skymira’s electronic forms are used by inland, coastal and offshore maritime companies for a variety of vessel activity functions -- from daily logs and grocery/supply orders, to crew time sheets and required Coast Guard forms. Based on each company’s specific needs, electronic forms offer a quick and simple low-cost solution for transmitting and centralizing operations information, using the most cost-effective cellular/satellite communication services.
Maritime companies defining their new NPDES/VGP reporting procedures and forms can use the Skymira electronic form service to convert paper forms into electronic forms that transmit directly to a secure web-site for the company. These electronic forms can be stored both on the vessel and in the office to fulfill EPA records retention requirements.
To learn more about how Skymira’s electronic forms service can assist with EPA/NPDES compliance, or any vessel-related information, contact Roy Lund at 866-521-0540; ext 805, or via email at lund.r@skymira.com.
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Skymira designs and implements turnkey wireless business solutions tailored to meet company’s operational needs by combining proven, state-of-the-art satellite and cellular technologies with established communication platforms to effect cost-savings by providing access to a company’s remote assets and information. Ideal for many functions, from streamlining paperwork to tracking vessels, Skymira's cost-effective solutions are uniquely designed to meet each company’s specific needs today, and scale as its information requirements evolve.
Contact:
Roy Lund
Skymira, LLC
866-521-0540; ext. 805
lund.r@skymira.com
Viveca Woods
VMW Public Relations
646.418.6934
vwoods@vmwpr.com
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