gCaptain.com

• Maritime Monday 200
  Welcome to This Week’s Edition of Maritime Monday You can find last week’s edition here » This Week’s Theme: Rust Never Sleeps Mothball Fleet at Suisun Bay – Amazing photo gallery by Amy Heiden; story below PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – The buoy chain splashes into the water as the crewmembers aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Oak set [...]...
• USCG Announcement – Commandant to deliver State of the Coast Guard address
  WASHINGTON — U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Thad Allen, is scheduled to speak at the National Press Club in Washington, as part of the press club’s distinguished speakers series, to outline the service’s goals and priorities for 2010 in his fourth and final State of the Coast Guard address on Feb. 12 at 12:30 p.m. In [...]...
• Coming Ashore? 10 Things You Should Do When Interviewing
  10 Things You Should Do When Interviewing by Matt Furhman – Faststream Earlier this week we brought you the Top 10 Things You Shouldn’t Do When Interviewing.  Hopefully you did a self evaluation and were able to catch yourself guilty of too many infractions.  This week we right the ship to bring you more helpful tips. Now let’s [...]...
• NOAA’s Bell M. Shimada – Interesting Ship of The Week
  This week’s interesting ship is NOAA’s new high-tech fisheries survey vessel, Bell M. Shimada. Bell M. Shimada’s primary mission will be to study, monitor and collect data on a wide range of sea life and ocean conditions, primarily in U.S. waters from Washington state to southern California. The ship will also observe environmental conditions, conduct habitat [...]...
• Plans For World’s Largest Yacht Unveiled
  We can’t help but be fans of mega yachts here at gCaptain.com and over the years have done a fair share of covering them on the blog.  Whether it’s the immense size of the private vessels or more likely the curiousity of the incomprehensible wealth that is required to be an owner of one.  This [...]...
• gCaptain Forum Reaches 5,000 Members
  Today, we are proud to announce that the gCaptain.com forum has reached 5,000 members!  With what started out in 2007 as a little known blog and forum for fellow professional mariners, gCaptain.com quickly grew to become one of the highest trafficked maritime websites and largest communities of maritime professionals on the web.  Today, gCaptain.com’s forum [...]...
• As Food Distribution Improves, Haitians Want U.S. to “Take Over”
  Haitians line up for food in downtown Port-au-Prince. They had to disperse after people in the front of the line broke through and grabbed all the food being distributed. Photo: Carol Guzy – The Washington Post.  Click to see full size By Peter Slevin; Washington Post Staff Writer Monday, [...]...
• Job Announcement: Superintendent of the US Merchant Marine Academy
  The Department of Transportation has announced a search for a Superintendent for the US Merchant Marine Academy. Job Title: Superintendent, US Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY Department: Department Of Transportation Agency: Maritime Administration Job Announcement Number: MARAD-10-02-NG SALARY RANGE: 119,554.00 – 179,700.00 USD /year OPEN PERIOD: Friday, January 22, 2010 to Monday, April 19, 2010 SERIES & GRADE: ES-0340-0/0 POSITION INFORMATION: Full-Time [...]...
• Coming Ashore? 10 Things You Shouldn’t Do When Interviewing
  10 Things You Shouldn’t Do When Interviewing By Matt Fuhrman – Faststream For most, coming ashore may be easy but nailing that perfect job is tough.  Here are ten things you should shy away from when interviewing for that new position. Don’t be negative about a previous employer: If you go into a company and trash a [...]...
• Calling all DP Operator’s! IDPOA announces the first annual DP Awards
  In Search of Excellence The International Dynamic Positioning Operators Association (IDPOA) is pleased to announce the launch of the inaugural International Dynamic Positioning (DP) Excellence Awards and invites mariners from across the world to nominate their shining stars of the Dynamic Positioning sector. The history of DP is one of groundbreaking innovation and pioneering development and with [...]...

gCaptain Forum

• Chemical Tankers8 February 2010, 5:59 pm
  Hey All I'm looking for some advice. I'm gradauting this year from CMA as an MT with the QMED option. Ideally I'd like to sail deep sea product......
• Here we go again in the North Atlantic8 February 2010, 3:36 am
  Yet another major storm will move off the US East Coast within 36-48 hours continuing the series of recent severe storms which have caused very high......
• Asian Carp White House Summit7 February 2010, 7:20 pm
  Has anyone heard the results of the White House summit on the "Asian Carp Crisis"? I am not sure if it has even been held yet....
• How7 February 2010, 4:44 pm
  How do you thank a post, without creating a new one? i.e. ...
• How to find engineering jobs in USA7 February 2010, 1:45 pm
  Hello Capts, I am an immigrant recently got permanent resident permit for USA. I had been sailing as Engineer for almost 40 years of which 28 years......
• USCG REC Rant7 February 2010, 8:26 am
  I just need to get this out of my system. I recently was preparing my paperwork to apply for AB, STCW BST, and Lifeboatman. The school I......
• There's hope yet!7 February 2010, 8:13 am
  I've been out of work since the first of October. I have worked as a crewboat captain in the Gulf of Mexico oilfield for 2 years. I've applied......
• East Coast 2/2 jobs?7 February 2010, 2:58 am
  Capt's, I'm looking for a job on the east coast on a harbor tug (z-drive). I live in Wilmington, NC and would like drive to/from work. I'd take a......
• Yacht Job Postings6 February 2010, 8:18 am
  Just brushing through a couple of the Yachtie websites. Seems like they are beginning to show more job postings this year . Could this be a good......
• Sea Shepherd Again6 February 2010, 5:19 am
  The maniacs have another video of the tangle with the "Yushin Maru 3". Kids playing with heavy equipment = a death in the family.www.seashepherd.org......

Twitter / gCaptain

• gCaptain: How scary is it when.... http://bit.ly/9PiBAc8 February 2010, 4:27 pm
  gCaptain: How scary is it when.... http://bit.ly/9PiBAc...
• gCaptain: 200th edition on Maritime Monday now up. This week's theme: "Rust Never Sleeps" http://bit.ly/adCuh78 February 2010, 10:45 am
  gCaptain: 200th edition on Maritime Monday now up. This week's theme: "Rust Never Sleeps" http://bit.ly/adCuh7...
• gCaptain: Maritime Monday 200 http://goo.gl/fb/eyw97 February 2010, 9:28 pm
  gCaptain: Maritime Monday 200 http://goo.gl/fb/eyw9...
• gCaptain: USCG Announcement – Commandant to deliver State of the Coast Guard address http://goo.gl/fb/R9Mg5 February 2010, 9:29 am
  gCaptain: USCG Announcement – Commandant to deliver State of the Coast Guard address http://goo.gl/fb/R9Mg...
• gCaptain: NOAA’s Bell M. Shimada – Interesting Ship of The Week http://goo.gl/fb/clmu4 February 2010, 12:20 pm
  gCaptain: NOAA’s Bell M. Shimada – Interesting Ship of The Week http://goo.gl/fb/clmu...
• gCaptain: Plans For World’s Largest Yacht Unveiled http://goo.gl/fb/0pQp4 February 2010, 12:02 pm
  gCaptain: Plans For World’s Largest Yacht Unveiled http://goo.gl/fb/0pQp...
• gCaptain: gCaptain Forum Reaches 5,000 Members http://goo.gl/fb/GxaX3 February 2010, 2:25 pm
  gCaptain: gCaptain Forum Reaches 5,000 Members http://goo.gl/fb/GxaX...
• gCaptain: As Food Distribution Improves, Haitians Want U.S. to “Take Over” http://goo.gl/fb/dh222 February 2010, 9:05 pm
  gCaptain: As Food Distribution Improves, Haitians Want U.S. to “Take Over” http://goo.gl/fb/dh22...
• gCaptain: Job Announcement: Superintendent of the US Merchant Marine Academy http://goo.gl/fb/VNlB2 February 2010, 6:54 pm
  gCaptain: Job Announcement: Superintendent of the US Merchant Marine Academy http://goo.gl/fb/VNlB...
• gCaptain: Coming Ashore? 10 Things You Shouldn’t Do When Interviewing http://goo.gl/fb/IUSA2 February 2010, 1:02 pm
  gCaptain: Coming Ashore? 10 Things You Shouldn’t Do When Interviewing http://goo.gl/fb/IUSA...

gCaptain Maritime Jobs Board

• Able Seaman – NOAA8 February 2010, 8:13 am
  Unlock secrets in deep oceans, track rapidly moving storms, operate state-of-the-art environmental satellites, chart the Nation’’s waterways, formulate models to forecast climate trends, protect and preserve our living marine resources…it’’s all in a day’’s work ... Related posts:Barge Master – Offshore Black SeaRolls-Royce Naval Marine – Business Development Specialist,Assistant Director, Cooperative Education, Mass Maritime AcademyMaster ...
• Marine Electronics Technician – Radio Holland USA – Houston, TX8 February 2010, 8:08 am
  Maritime Electronics Sales & Service Organization is seeking a Marine Electronics Technician with the following qualifications and relevant experience. Requirements /​ Responsibilities: * Experienced Technician in Electronics in the Marine Industry * Five years minimum experience in the ... Related posts:Electrical Rotary Equipment Service Engineer / TechnicianManager, Marine Operations – Crowley – Valdez, AlaskaMarine Electician – Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution &...
• Hydrographic Survey Technician Internship8 February 2010, 8:02 am
  Position Description Paid, full-time, 12-month duration with possible extensions. NOAA Navigation Response Branch operates seven (7) navigation response teams (NRT’s) based regionally. NRT’s generally consist of a three person team comprised of a team lead and two ... Related posts:Marine Electronics Technician – Radio Holland USA – Houston, TXAble Seaman – NOAAMaster – Louisiana Department of Civil ServiceMgr, Quality – APL Logistics – Bethesda MDVess...
• Unlimited Master DSV – International8 February 2010, 8:01 am
  Job Description Maritime Management Services is currently seeking a Master Candidate for a Dive Support Vessel with International Operations. Unlimited Masters Licenses + Unlimited DP Certificate Required. 3+ years Recent experience on DSV Click HERE for job details Related posts:2nd ... Related posts:2nd Officer/DPO – CMAR – INTERNATIONALChief Officer – CMAR – InternationalChief Engineer – Cal DiveInternational Graduate Student Services Coordinator – SUNY...
• General Manager5 February 2010, 3:10 pm
  V.Ships requires a General Manager to market and develop a new manpower business in Asia with the aim of fulfilling the Group and the market demand for seagoing ... Related posts:FPSO Operations Manager – USAGeneral Manager Pricing and Logistics at Faststream Recruitment (Seattle, WA)Electrical Project Manager at Faststream Recruitment (Florida)Manager, Marine Operations – Crowley – Valdez, AlaskaElectrical Field Service Project Manager...
• Captain / DPO – C-MAR – Gulf of Mexico5 February 2010, 2:09 am
  At C-MAR Group, we have more than 20 years’ experience in the oil and gas and marine industries. Our business is built on four firm foundations: quality, value, experience and expertise. These fundamental values are implemented ... Related posts:Lifting Supervisor For Oil & Gas IndustryUnlimited Master DSV – InternationalBarge Clerk – Manson Gulf – New Orleans, LAChief Engineer – Cal DiveCaptain – Noble Corporation...
• Master Required For New Build Liftboat – Offshore Nigeria5 February 2010, 2:07 am
  Change Internationals client, a leading offshore services provider to the Oil & Gas sector globally currently require a Master to join their new build liftboat, which is operating in West Africa on a long term ... Related posts:FPSO Vacancies – Brazil & West AfricaMaster Mariner – LondonChief Engineer – Nigeria (Offshore)Barge Master – Offshore Black SeaFPSO Operations Manager – USA...
• Barge Clerk – Manson Gulf – New Orleans, LA5 February 2010, 2:00 am
  Manson Gulf L.L.C. ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS Offshore Derrick Barge: MINIMUM 5 YEARS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED – Superintendent – Mechanic – Deck Foreman – Leaderman – Welder Foreman – Rigger – Big Crane Op – Oiler – Deck Crane Op ... Related posts:Barge Master – Offshore Black SeaAB DeckHand Officer/s – US flag Ship – Alda StaffingChief Mate – Clover Global Solutions LP – GOMTug Captain – MARAD – Benicia, C...
• Master – Louisiana Department of Civil Service5 February 2010, 1:56 am
  Job Description MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a United States Coast Guard Master License. Function of Work: To operate and pilot state owned ferry vessels that are certified as inspected vessels under United States Coast Guard regulations. Level of Work: Supervisor. Supervision Received: Broad ... Related posts:Master – Louisiana Department of Civil ServiceMaster Mariner – LondonDeckhand – Department Of The Interior – AlaskaUnlimited Master DSV – Internati...
• Tug Captain – MARAD – Benicia, CA5 February 2010, 1:54 am
  JOB SUMMARY: This position is located at the Maritime Administration, Ready Reserve Fleet and is under the direct supervision of the Tug Master Supervisor. You will be tasked with the operation of tugs, crane barges and ... Related posts:Captain – Noble CorporationMarathon Marine Transportation – Port CaptainManager, Marine Operations – Crowley – Valdez, AlaskaHydrographic Survey Technician InternshipUnlimited Master DSV – International...

Recent Updates for Coast Guard Headquarters News, Photos, Videos and Information

• MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard to offer glimpse into Mardi Gras security9 February 2010, 7:54 am
  ...
• Imagery Available: Coast Guard concludes Loran-C signal broadcast after more than 67 years8 February 2010, 7:35 pm
  ...
• PHOTO RELEASE: Coast Guard terminates LORAN-C signal8 February 2010, 4:17 pm
  ...
• Coast Guard selects new three star admirals8 February 2010, 7:10 am
  ...
• Coast Guard conducts humanitarian mission Port-Au-Prince orphanage7 February 2010, 11:48 am
  ...
• Coast Guard medevacs Soldotna man near Seward6 February 2010, 10:25 pm
  ...
• Coast Guard rescues stranded boater, dog6 February 2010, 6:11 am
  ...
• Multi Media Release - Coast Guard conducts medevac off St. Paul5 February 2010, 6:04 pm
  "Video and photos available"...
• Coast Guard medevacs injured man from fishing vessel5 February 2010, 5:31 pm
  ...
• Joint agencies interdict 23 migrants5 February 2010, 3:53 pm
  ***Imagery Release***...

An Unofficial Coast Guard Blog

• AMVER….there’s an app for that8 February 2010, 8:26 am
  Long time no post I know! I have been slammed studying for my boards, a class, my GRE, etc. The last thing I have wanted to do was look at a blank screen with the cursor taunting me to write something, and make it interesting! But sometimes? There is something just too interesting to pass [...]...
• Remembering the USS Serpens AK-9729 January 2010, 7:49 pm
  From The Coast Guard Manned USS Serpens AK-97 Commemorative Website: The USS SERPENS AK-97 was a United States Coast Guard manned World War II cargo [Liberty] ship. Late in the evening on January 29, 1945 the Serpens was anchored off Lunga Beach, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands hurriedly loaded depth charges, preparing for the Battle of Okinawa. While [...]...
• What can we do to help the Haitian Coast Guard?25 January 2010, 8:11 pm
  Does anybody have any ideas on how we could help our shipmates in the Haitian Coast Guard? Better yet, know of any drives underway to help them directly? If so, please let us know. Thank you!...
• Coast Guard Called “Absolutely Essential” by Commander of Joint Task Force Haiti19 January 2010, 12:06 pm
  Last night, I participated in a Department of Defense’s  Bloggers Roundtable with Lieutenant General Ken Keen, commander of Joint Task Force Haiti.  My Q & A follows: Q:  Can you tell us a little bit about the role of the Coast Guard in JTF Haiti? A:  GEN. KEEN: Well, like all of our services, the Coast Guard [...]...
• JTF Haiti USCG Updates as of 18 January 201019 January 2010, 5:38 am
  Excerpts from USSOUTHCOM Update:  Operation UNIFIED RESPONSE 18 January 2010: There are five U.S. Coast Guard cutters operating in the vicinity of Port-au-Prince and 17 aircraft moving cargo and personnel. The United States Coast Guard (USCG) reports that eight ports are fully operational (Labadie, Cap Haitien, Port de Paix, Gonaives, Saint-Marc, Miragoane, Les Cayes and Jacel. [...]...
• BZ to the Crew of the USCGC Tahoma15 January 2010, 5:20 am
  Spencer Hsu of the Washington Post has a gem in today’s issue entitled “Coast Guard cutter delivers medical supplies, help; ‘we saved a lot of lives’”: There was no time to keep track of how many young patients had been seen Thursday at a U.S.-built medical clinic at a Haitian coast guard station in Killick, 10 [...]...
• High-Level Praise for the Coast Guard14 January 2010, 6:06 am
  From Secretary of State of Hillary Clinton: “…the Coast Guard has performed magnificently in helping to evacuate the injured, particularly American citizens.” BZ to the men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard!!...
• Tivo Alert: Inside Cocaine Submarines9 January 2010, 8:19 pm
  h/t The Coast Guard Compass Inside Cocaine Submarines airs Sunday 10 pm on the National Geographic Channel: Colombian drug traffickers are using a new secret weapon to smuggle cocaine north: drug submarines. Up to 100 feet long and nearly impossible to detect , they are capable of distributing several tons of coke in just one shipment. Dozens [...]...
• BZ to Coast Guard Reservist Edward Croissant9 January 2010, 2:59 am
  h/t @WWIIToday Teens find Purple Heart medal, urn of WWII vet in trash, secure burial with honors. Moving. Salute From an article in the St. Petersburg Times entitled “World War II vet’s remains, and those of his wife, finally have an honored resting place“: Tampa Police Cpl. Edward Croissant had just reported for the night shift [...]...
• When Will the Coast Guard’s Artifact Loan Program Be Restored?8 January 2010, 2:00 am
  From the Coast Guard Curatorial Services’ Borrowing Artifacts From the U.S. Coast Guard website: NOTE: At this time, Coast Guard Curatorial Services is no longer accepting artifact loan applications. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope to restore the artifact loan program soon. Does anyone have any updates?  They would be much appreciated....

uscg OR "coast guard" - Google News

• Still time to comment on proposal to change USCG license - The Triton9 February 2010, 7:53 am
  Still time to comment on proposal to change USCG licenseThe Triton16 is the final day for comments on proposed US Coast Guard and Department of Homeland Security licensing changes anticipated to affect 200-, ......
• USCG to hold exercises in the Florida Keys this week - The Triton9 February 2010, 7:53 am
  USCG to hold exercises in the Florida Keys this weekThe TritonThe US Coast Guard is scheduled to facilitate a multiagency homeland-security-related incident exercise and major pollution-response ......
• Coast Guard assists disabled motor boat off Manasquan Inlet - The Star-Ledger - NJ.com9 February 2010, 6:32 am
  The Star-Ledger - NJ.comCoast Guard assists disabled motor boat off Manasquan InletThe Star-Ledger - NJ.comBy The Star-Ledger Continuous News Desk MANASQUAN -- The US Coast Guard helped two people after their 50-foot motor boat became disabled off of Manasquan ......
• Specialists study damage to lighthouse - Statesman Journal9 February 2010, 4:22 am
  Beach ConnectionSpecialists study damage to lighthouseStatesman Journal9-10 shattered portions of the 1890 Fresnel lens and caused other damage to the historic building and Coast Guard equipment. ...Specialists work on damaged Cape Meares lighthouseKATUall 6 news articles »...
• Report of downed plane spurs Coast Guard search - GoErie.com9 February 2010, 3:48 am
  Report of downed plane spurs Coast Guard searchGoErie.comCONNEAUT, Ohio -- The US Coast Guard searched Lake Erie for a possible downed plane off Conneaut on Monday, but suspended the search after finding nothing, ...No Sign Of Plane Crash In Waters Off Ashtabula CountyNewsNet5.comSearch finds no downed planeAshtabula Star-Beaconall 3 news articles »...
• Coast Guard To Bust Ice Floes On St. Clair River - WWJ9 February 2010, 2:59 am
  Coast Guard To Bust Ice Floes On St. Clair RiverWWJLater Tuesday, Coast Guard ice breakers are expected to work along the northern channel in hopes of loosening things up and relieving the pressure, ...Coast Guard monitoring ice in St. Clair RiverPort Huron Times HeraldShip keeps St. Clair River flowingThe Detroit Newsall 3 news articles »...
• Coast Guard spots life rafts from burned fishing vessel - Honolulu Advertiser9 February 2010, 2:46 am
  Coast Guard spots life rafts from burned fishing vesselHonolulu AdvertiserUS Coast Guard crews from Honolulu on Monday responded to a report of a fire aboard a fishing vessel that forced the 28-member crew to abandon ship 900 ...Crew flees to life rafts after vessel catches fireWashington Postall 193 news articles »...
• The US Coast Guard Terminates LORAN-C Signal - AvStop Aviation News8 February 2010, 9:53 pm
  AvStop Aviation NewsThe US Coast Guard Terminates LORAN-C SignalAvStop Aviation NewsFebruary 9, 2010 - The US Coast Guard terminated broadcast of the North American Long Range Navigation-C signal (LORAN-C) on Monday. ...World War II-era navigation system shutting downCNNGoodnight Mrs. Loran, Wherever You AreEDN.com (blog)all 7 news articles »...
• USCG: Managaha Light Condemned - Pacific News Center8 February 2010, 7:35 pm
  USCG: Managaha Light CondemnedPacific News Center... to report any safety Aids to Navigation concerns as soon as possible. For maritime emergencies, call the Coast Guard 24 hours a day, island-wide 564-USCG....
• Sen. Schumer: Stop Coast Guard Transfer to Boston - The Epoch Times8 February 2010, 2:55 am
  New York Daily NewsSen. Schumer: Stop Coast Guard Transfer to BostonThe Epoch Times7, asking the Obama Administration to keep the elite Coast Guard unit currently patrolling New York City harbor where they are. The new budget released by ...LocalSen. Schumer calls out Napolitano over elimination of anti-terrorist ...New York Daily NewsSchumer takes swipe at cuts to the Coast GuardPhiladelphia MetroSchumer slams plan to pull Coast Guard team from NYC7Online.comExaminer.com -Yeshiva World New...

gCaptain.com » USCG

• USCG Announcement – Commandant to deliver State of the Coast Guard address5 February 2010, 2:20 am
  WASHINGTON — U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Thad Allen, is scheduled to speak at the National Press Club in Washington, as part of the press club’s distinguished speakers series, to outline the service’s goals and priorities for 2010 in his fourth and final State of the Coast Guard address on Feb. 12 at 12:30 p.m. In [...]...
• Prepositioned For Disaster – Lessons From Military Sealift Command29 January 2010, 6:40 pm
  From hurricanes to tsunami’s earthquakes, today’s levels of population growth coupled with global climate change is putting an increasing number of people at risk. What is not changing rapidly is the development and implementation of ideas to mitigate crisis. What seems most promising is the idea that, rather than create new plans for new problems, borrow [...]...
• Maritime Support Of Haiti – The Ships19 January 2010, 4:53 pm
  The following diagram shows all known US and Canadian maritime assets currently deployed on earthquake support missions in Haiti. Click HERE to download the full resolution version of HERE for the PDF. This information has been found via the following sources: Information Dissemination US Fleet Forces Command The United States Coast Guard Military Sealift Command US Maritime Administration (MARAD) Ships Listed: U.S. Fleet [...]...
• 2009 USCG Video of the Year Competition – What’s your favorite?5 January 2010, 2:24 am
  This is a reminder that the first ever Coast Guard Video of the Year competition is still open for voting. The final nominee was posted late last week and the voting will continue until the end of this week, January 8th. I’d like to encourage gCaptain readers to go to the 2009 Coast Guard Video of [...]...
• USCG Releases Top 11 Rescue Videos of 200916 December 2009, 4:12 am
  Every year, the Unite States Coast Guard releases a video compilation of the most compelling rescues of the year and today the USCG released its 2009 compilation.  The video (shown above) highlights 11 rescues, each representing one the service’s 11 statutory missions. The top 11 video compilation includes (in no particular order): The rescue of a paraglider pilot [...]...
• CBP Launches the New Predator B Guardian UAS8 December 2009, 5:21 am
  The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) took delivery Monday of the first maritime variant of the Predator B unmanned aircraft system (UAS). At a ceremony in Palmdale, California, CBP, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), and General Atomics Aeronatuical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) unveiled the prototype maritime variant Predator B, known as Guardian. To support future mission requirements, [...]...
• Coast Guard’s gift ideas for 12 nautical days of Christmas4 December 2009, 8:40 am
  The U.S. Coast Guard, as a public service to holiday gift shoppers, announced Friday its recommended gift ideas for 12 nautical days of Christmas. The singularly most important gift for mariners this year is a marine GPS navigation system. With the intended termination of Loran-C signals set for as early as Jan. 4, 2010, marine GPS [...]...
• New Email Address for Voluntary Weather Observation Program11 November 2009, 4:04 am
  Here’s some important information regarding the Voluntary Weather Observation program at NOAA, brought to us by our friends at AMVER. Amver wants to pass along this information we received from our partners at NOAA.Their is a new and more streamlined E-mail address for ships to use to submit their weather observations. Please start sharing SHIPOBS@NOAA.GOV to [...]...
• The Truth About Cold Water9 November 2009, 10:30 pm
  It is impossible to die from hypothermia in cold water unless you are wearing flotation. Despite the research, the experience, and all the data, I still hear “experts” - touting as wisdom - completely false information about cold water and what happens to people who get in it. With another season of really cold water approaching, I feel compelled to get these points across in a way that will change the way mariners behave out there on (or near) the water. What follows is the truth abou...
• When is maritime training just too dangerous?29 October 2009, 6:37 pm
  Photo by Thomas Colla Is disciplinary action warranted in a recent case of real life coast guard training? Newsday reports on the removal of a US Coast Guard petty officer after conducting rescue boat training in adverse weather conditions. They report: Montauk docks were abuzz with disbelief and disappointment Saturday over the removal of their top Coast Guard [...]...

gCaptain Forum - United States Coast Guard

Recent Updates for Coast Guard Headquarters News, Photos, Videos and Information

• MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard to offer glimpse into Mardi Gras security9 February 2010, 7:54 am
  ...
• Imagery Available: Coast Guard concludes Loran-C signal broadcast after more than 67 years8 February 2010, 7:35 pm
  ...
• PHOTO RELEASE: Coast Guard terminates LORAN-C signal8 February 2010, 4:17 pm
  ...
• Coast Guard selects new three star admirals8 February 2010, 7:10 am
  ...
• Coast Guard conducts humanitarian mission Port-Au-Prince orphanage7 February 2010, 11:48 am
  ...
• Coast Guard medevacs Soldotna man near Seward6 February 2010, 10:25 pm
  ...
• Coast Guard rescues stranded boater, dog6 February 2010, 6:11 am
  ...
• Multi Media Release - Coast Guard conducts medevac off St. Paul5 February 2010, 6:04 pm
  "Video and photos available"...
• Coast Guard medevacs injured man from fishing vessel5 February 2010, 5:31 pm
  ...
• Joint agencies interdict 23 migrants5 February 2010, 3:53 pm
  ***Imagery Release***...

Coast Guard iCommandant

• CGC Blackthorn Memorial (Tampa, FL): A Post Script7 February 2010, 12:25 pm
  CGC Blackthorn Memorial (Tampa, FL): A Post ScriptOriginally uploaded by uscgpressGuardians,Many of you commented on our Facebook page regarding the BLACKTHORN Memorial. In my remarks I mentioned a friend that I lost in the tragedy, CWO BOSN Jack Roberts. Jack had served with me when I was Operations Officer on GALLATIN (1975-77). Following the ceremony one of the BLACKTHORN survivors came up to me and talked about how much he admired Jack. I offered him the chance to tell all of us and his ...
• MSD Nashville Visit4 February 2010, 1:53 pm
  MSD Nashville VisitOriginally uploaded by uscgpressGuardiansI had the opportunity this week to visit Marine Safety Detachment Nashville, TN. We thank LCDR Josh McTaggart and his Guardian team for a great All Hands and some insightful questions. MSD Nashville performs the full suite of maritime Safety, Security and Stewardship missions for nearly 1,000 miles of navigable waterways spanning 4 states, including vast portions of the Tennessee and Cumberland rivers. MSD Nashville was first establis...
• Sector CO's conference (Orlando, FL)4 February 2010, 5:27 am
  Sector CO's conference (Orlando, FL)Originally uploaded by uscgpressGuardians,This week a number of senior leaders are meeting with our Sector Commanders at their annual conference. Yesterday I spent some time discussing the status of our Authorization Bill as it relates to Modernization, deployment of our new maintenance program to the small boat and patrol communities, and the FY2011 budget. We also had a good discussion regarding SAR staffing, doctrine and operating procedures. As we have ...
• Senior Leadership Nominations and Announcement3 February 2010, 4:53 pm
  Guardians,Earlier today, we released an All Hands email regarding Senior Leadership nominations and an announcement. Here is the text of that email:I am pleased to announce the new leadership team which will assume their positions when VADM Papp relieves me as Commandant on 25 May 2010. Secretary Napolitano has forwarded and President Obama has approved the nominations of Rear Admiral Sally Brice-O'Hara for promotion to Vice Admiral and assignment as Vice Commandant; Rear Admiral Robert C. Parke...
• St Elizabeths New Coast Guard Headquarters Building3 February 2010, 12:24 pm
  St Elizabeths New Coast Guard Headquarters BuildingOriginally uploaded by uscgpressGuardians, I'm pleased to report that the new Coast Guard Headquarters building was approved for construction on January 7, 2010 by the National Capital Planning Commission, the federal government's planning agency for the National Capital Region, allowing the project to proceed on schedule. This new facility will be a part of the consolidated U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) headquarters campus being de...
• Mrs. Lola Poisson Joseph - Spouse of Haitian Ambassador to the U.S.3 February 2010, 8:29 am
  Mrs. Lola Poisson Joseph - Spouse of Haitian Ambassador to the U.S.Originally uploaded by icommandantGuest post from Portia Davidson (Workforce Policy Advisor in CG-12B):I had the opportunity to attend a luncheon in mid-January which focused on enhancing diversity and creating opportunities for all people within the public sector. Mrs. Lola Poisson Joseph, wife of the Haitian Ambassador to the United States, Raymond Joseph, attended this event. Mrs. Poisson Joseph told me that her husband wan...
• Modernization Series: Asset Project Office3 February 2010, 7:15 am
  Guest Post by VADM Currier, Coast Guard Chief of Staff:Established in early 2009, the Asset Project Office (APO) fills a gap between acquisition of an asset and sustainment throughout its life. It will manage the total ownership costs of our legacy and future assets in alignment with the Coast Guard Logistics Business Model. The APO is making critical contributions to the Surface Forces Logistics Center's (SFLC's ) new Patrol Boat Product Line (PBPL), which includes responsibility for support of...
• Coast Guard Honorees in Latina Style Magazine2 February 2010, 4:24 pm
  Guardians,I am pleased to announce that two of our Coast Guard members, Commander Alicia Garcia Vantran (Flight Surgeon and Medical Doctor assigned to the Clinic in Headquarters) and Ms. Irma Edys Fuentes (Civil Engineering Unit Miami), were honored by Latina Style Magazine for their outstanding military service to the Nation. They were among 12 members selected from all the military services and the National Guard Bureau. According to the magazine:"The men and women of the active and reserve b...
• Coast Guard Auxiliary Responds to Help with Haiti Operations2 February 2010, 1:09 pm
  Guest blog by LT Sue Kerver, USCGJIC Manager Coast Guard Public AffairsHaitian Relief OperationsI reported to D7 in Miami on January 14th to manage the District Seven Joint Information Center (JIC) two days after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake ravaged the island of Haiti. With a robust, round-the-clock public affairs operation, the cameras and media have focused on the amazing work our shipmates and other agencies have been doing downrange (including over 1,100 medevacs and placement of nearly 700 ...
• Coast Guard Auxiliary National Training Conference (NTRAIN)2 February 2010, 6:41 am
  Coast Guard Auxiliary N-TrainOriginally uploaded by icommandantGuest post by RADM Sally Brice-O'Hara, Deputy Commandant for Operations (CG-DCO):This year's Coast Guard Auxiliary National Training Conference (NTRAIN) 2010 concluded on Sunday. The theme was "Leadership, Performance, Readiness". The culmination of extensive joint efforts between Auxiliary and active duty leadership enhances Auxiliary surge capability and capacity to support the active duty workforce, and ultimately improves Coast G...

Coast Guard Commandant's All Hands Messages and Speeches

• Commandant's Intent Video9 June 2006, 6:35 pm
  Video version of U.S. Coast Guard Commandant's Intent...
• Commandant's Change of Command Speech Video31 July 2006, 6:35 pm
  Commandant's Change of Command Speech from May 25th 2006...
• Commandant's State of the Coast Guard Address13 February 2007, 10:00 am
  Commandant's State of the Coast Guard Address from February 13th 2007...
• Coast Guard Makes Record Maritime Cocaine Seizure22 March 2007, 10:00 am
  Coast Guard Makes Record Maritime Cocaine Seizure - Press Briefing March 21, 2007...
• Commandant's Speech25 July 2008, 6:00 am
  Coast Guard Commandant, Admiral Thad Allen, delivers a speech in Portsmouth, Virginia....
• Social Media - The Way Ahead22 September 2008, 8:00 am
  Coast Guard Commandant, Admiral Thad Allen, describes how social media and Web 2.0 will effect the Coast Guard....
• Commandant's State of the Coast Guard Address 200931 December 1969, 5:00 pm
  Commandant's State of the Coast Guard Address from March 3, 2009...

Coast Guard Acquisition News

• Offshore Patrol Cutter Acquisition Strategy29 January 2010, 6:00 pm
  The U.S. Coast Guard is exploring using a ship design strategy for the Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC) that would competitively award up to three preliminary design contracts....
• Delivering the Goods: Acquisition Newsletter - January 201028 January 2010, 8:00 am
  Direction-Finding System, Hiring Acquisition Professionals, Sentinel-Class Patrol Boat...
• Coast Guard HC-130J Pilot Describes Rescue at Sea To Fox News11 January 2010, 8:00 am
  LCDR Mark Driver describes the rescue of a sailor from a disabled sailboat in severe weather conditions 250 miles off the coast of North Carolina....
• Delivering the Goods: Acquisition Newsletter - December 200922 December 2009, 3:00 pm
  National Security Cutter, Innovation Expo...
• Sentinel-class Patrol Boat Fast Response Cutter Contract Option Awarded15 December 2009, 4:00 pm
  The Coast Guard awarded a contract option for approximately 141 million to Bollinger Shipyards of Lockport, La., on December 15 to begin production on three Fast Response Cutters....
• Interview with Federal News Radio15 December 2009, 10:00 am
  Assistant Commandant for Acquisition Mike Tangora and Assistant Commandant for Engineering and Logistics Jeff Orner talked about Coast Guard acquisition reform efforts, the acquisition workforce, and keeping agency acquisition and logistics on the right track....

Coast Guard All Hands

• BM "A" School Graduation5 February 2010, 5:21 pm
  This morning I travelled to TRACEN Yorktown and was priviledged to speak at the February 2010 BM "A" school graduation. I was invited a few months ago by then SN Christopher Wane who was a member of the CGC SEA FOX commissioning crew. He is pictured at right and below as I pin his "crows" at the pinning ceremony. I always enjoy speaking at these events. Since I spent most of my career as a Boatswain's Mate I felt that I was able to deliver a particularly relevent message to these young lea...
• 3 February 2010, 5:52 pm
  Over the last two days I attended the Professional Housing Management Association’s housing conference in Atlanta, GA. About 1,000 housing management officials from all five services were in attendance. This is a great event and the Coast Guard was well represented. Yesterday afternoon I spoke at the senior enlisted seminar portion of the event. Senior enlisted advisors spoke for a few minutes about their individual housing situations and then for about two hours fielded questions from the cro...
• BLACKTHORN Memorial 30th Anniversary31 January 2010, 3:46 pm
  Last thursday I attended the 30th Anniversary of the USCGC BLACKTHORN collision and sinking. I've attended this ceremony many times in my career and it always holds a special meaning for me. I was a brand new 3rd class Boatswains Mate at the time of the collision. Stationed on board the CGC POINT SWIFT out of Clearwater Beach, FL we were about 100 miles out in the Gulf straight off Tampa Bay when the collision occured. I remember getting the word as the bridge watch made a sharp course chan...
• PSU 301 returns from Kuwait26 January 2010, 9:47 am
  Photos courtesy CapeCodToday.comTop: PO Sergio Maldonado, Jr holds his 3 month old son, Serigo III.Middle: PSU 301....arriving.Bottom: Families and friends welcome their loved ones home.I had the privilege of meeting the members of PSU 301 last Friday night when they arrived at T.F. Green Airport in Rhode Island along with RDML Dean Lee, Command Deployable Operations Group and MCPO Darrell Odom, DOG RCMC. The unit was returning from a 7 month deployment to Kuwait where they provided waterside an...
• Prospective Master Chief of the Coast Guard Mike Leavitt24 January 2010, 4:51 pm
  I've already been asked about my soon to be relief, Master Chief Mike Leavitt. I've know him a while and I can tell you that he is a pretty humble person who has accomplished some awesome things during his Coast Guard career.I saw this picture posted on military.com and thought that I would re-post it here. I think it says it all about Mike. For this rescue he earned the Coast Guard Medal. Congrats again to Master Chief Michael Leavitt! Soon to be the 11th Master Chief Petty Officer of the C...
• New Master Chief of the Coast Guard Reserve Force!24 January 2010, 1:21 pm
  All, After an extensive process Admiral Papp has made his decision. I would like to add my congratulations to Master Chief Mark Allen. I've known him for many years and his passion for our Coast Guard and our people is amazing. He is a great choice to be the senior enlisted of the Reserve Force.C.W. BowenMCPOCGI would also like to offer my congratulations to BMCM Mark Allen as the next Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Reserve Force. I have known MCPO Allen since 1999 and I am confid...
• New Master Chief of the Coast Guard!24 January 2010, 6:11 am
  All,Per below, After an extensive process Admiral Papp has made his decision. I'd like to add my congratulations to Master Chief Leavitt. He has the diverse leadership and organizational experience to truly make a positive difference for our service and our people.C.W. BowenMCPOCG-----Original Message-----From: National Command CenterSent: Sunday, January 24, 2010 1:55 AMTo: National Command CenterSubject: FW: SELECTION OF MASTER CHIEF PETTY OFFICER OF THE COAST GUARD, R 240618Z JAN 10 COMDT COG...
• Commandant ALL HANDS - Coast Guard Activity in Haiti19 January 2010, 6:25 pm
  The following was an email to All Hands sent earlier by Admiral Allen.To the Men and Women of the United States Coast Guard:Exactly one week ago today, a little before 1700 EST, a violent earthquake devastatedPort Au Prince, Haiti. Without waiting for tasking, Coast Guard men and women from allover the country made immediate preparations to assist the beleaguered Haitian people.The next morning, Haitians witnessed President Obama's pledge - "You will not beforsaken and you will not be forgotten....
• MSNBC Video showcasing Coast Guard efforts in Haiti17 January 2010, 6:32 am
  Here is a link to a very good video by NBC showcasing Coast Guard efforts in Haiti:http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032619/ns/nightly_news#34886003...
• A Coast Guard Fireman's perspective of Haiti Ops15 January 2010, 1:51 pm
  All,I received this from a Master Chief I know this afternoon. It was originally an email that FN Runner off the MOHAWK sent to family and friends. I've posted it here with her permission. I've deleted several sentences due to the extremely graphic nature of her description. I think you will still get a clear picture of this terrible tragedy from the perspective of a young person in our service. Bottom line, our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Haiti and all of our people on scene....

Amver, Saving Lives at Sea Since 1958

• Maritime Media Evolving?9 February 2010, 12:36 am
  Ryan Skinner recently posted a piece on his blog about maritime media and advertorial shipping magazines. His follow up piece describes how current maritime media advertisers need to chose between "... a dying paradigm they understand, and a lively paradigm they don't." Skinner believes media will have no choice but to change, to evolve with the times. At Amver we recognized the world of information sharing was changing, which is why we launched the Amver blog and other new media products. W...
• Amver, There's An App For That!8 February 2010, 10:39 am
  Are you trying to keep track of the rescue news, blog posts, Twitter stream, and other social media products Amver dishes out to you? No need to worry because today we announce the launch of our application on iTunes!Compatible with the iPhone and soon to be released iPad, the Amver app combines our blog posts and Twitter stream in a single source. Why does an international search and rescue program need an iPhone app? Because the way information is delivered and consumed is evolving. C.C. C...
• Amver By The Numbers5 February 2010, 12:38 am
  The year in review2009 was a good year for Amver. You can read the entire business summary and see the 2009 Amver certificate count as well. But what do all these numbers mean?Take a look at this chart. We have superimposed the average number of ships on the Amver plot from 2003 to 2009. The Amver plot has increased from 2,788 ships on plot per day to 3,617 while the number of vessels earning Amver awards has increased from 3,887 to 5,549 for the same period. Look at the green line. That li...
• Welcome Wednesday!3 February 2010, 12:49 am
  Hello from Washington, DC where Amver had the opportunity to attend the Big Ideas Big Action conference sponsored by iStrategy Labs among others. But you don't read to hear about how we cook up our ideas and strategies. The real reason you are reading the blog today is to see if your ship is mentioned in the latest list of ships enrolled, right? Help us welcome the latest members of the Amver family:OOCL NAGOYAGECO BLUEFINHK ELIGHTORCHID ISLANDSTENA PROGRESSPACIFIC SKYMORNING CELINECHANCHAL P...
• Many Hands Make Amver Work1 February 2010, 12:57 am
  Our good friend Julie Lithgow, from Pole Star, sent us this great picture the Pole Star team made. It has been sitting in our in box for far too long and we wanted to share it with our Amver readers. If you look closely you can see the pictures of Amver enrolled ships in the collage. Thank you Julie and Pole Star for sending this to us!What is Amver's relationship with Pole Star? Amver participants who also subscribe to Pole Star's fleet management product can have their position reports aut...
• Who Let The Dogs Out?29 January 2010, 12:00 pm
  Who let the dogs out is what the crew of the Amver participating Polish research vessel Baltica were thinking Thursday January 28th after rescuing a pooch from an ice floe in the Baltic Sea.According to United Press International, the Baltica, an Amver participant since 2005, launched an inflatable boat when they spotted the dog floating on the ice in sub-zero temperatures. In an interview with UPI, second engineer Adam Buzinski said "It was obvious the dog was very weak." "He almost went unde...
• Port Security In Haiti29 January 2010, 1:52 am
  All of our Amver partners headed to Haiti should be aware of the recent United States Coast Guard International Port Security Program Advisory 1-10. The advisory recommends vessels headed for Haiti take several precautions including:Taking measures consistent with the ship's security plan equivalent to Security Level 2.Ensure that each access point of the ship is guarded and that the guards have total visibility of the exterior (both landside and waterside) of the vessel.Attempt to execute a De...
• Happy (one of several) Birthday Coast Guard28 January 2010, 6:42 am
  If you aren't reading Bryant's Maritime Consulting Blog you should. Dennis Bryant skillfully collects the most interesting and timely maritime news stories and packages it for early delivery. You can add the blog to your reader or subscribe by email (which is how Amver does it).Today Dennis correctly points out that January 28th is the anniversary of the Congressional Act establishing the United States Coast Guard. Yup, the Life Saving Service was combined with Revenue Cutter Service in 1915!...
• Amver Ships Brave Pacific Storm To Assist Fishing Vessel28 January 2010, 12:02 am
  On Sunday January 25th three Amver ships battled a major Pacific storm to assist a disabled Taiwanese fishing vessel 260 miles north of Midway Island.Search and rescue authorities in Honolulu received the electronic distress alert for the fishing vessel Shun Fu Yu #86 and immediately sent a Coast Guard C-130 aircraft from Air Station Barbers Point, Hawaii. In addition to the aircraft, rescue personnel requested the Amver vessels Zhen Hua 18, Global Spirit, and Eilhard Schulte divert to the loca...
• Welcome Wednesday!27 January 2010, 12:42 am
  24 ships enrolled in the Amver system in the past week, a week marked by the response to the Haitian earthquake. The Coast Guard has been busy with relief efforts and MARAD has issued an advisory to ships to help better coordinate relief efforts and international trade to Haiti and the Dominican Republic.With 2010 off to a big start we are glad a steady stream of new ships continue to enroll in the Amver system. Why haven't you enrolled yet? What is your barrier to entry? Is it cost? Did yo...

• Boating Safety6 February 2010, 6:13 pm
  U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Public Affairs      Contact:  Doug Edelman      Assistant District Staff Officer - Public Affairs http://www.news.auxpa.org//  edeldoug@charter.net  636-379-0877 February 7, 2010   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:   Boating Safety By Doug Edelman, Flotilla 3-13 8WR USCGAUX Drowning after a fall overboard is the most common cause of a boating fatality.  Hunters and fishermen alone in small boats represen...
• U.S.S. NEW YORK Entrance into New York City4 November 2009, 2:12 pm
  http://uscgauxpa.blogspot.com/2009/11/uss-new-york-entrance-into-new-york.htmlU.S.S. New York entrance into New York City Press Release Contact: Dee Thompson Public Affairs Officer 732-321-0760 Scottieth@comcast.net http://www.news.auxpa.org/ U.S.S. NEW YORK Entrance into New York City NEW YORK – As the United States Navy’s newest naval assault vessel the USS New York sailed into New York Harbor on Monday, November 2, 2009 members of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary...
• Wearing a lifejacket can make the difference between being rescued or being recovered.3 October 2009, 5:26 pm
  U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Public Affairs October 3, 2009 Contact: Anthony Turner (310) 488-0723 anthony.j.turner@uscg.mil http://www.news.auxpa.org NEWS RELEASE Wearing a lifejacket can make the difference between being rescued or being recovered. WASHINGTON - It is not unusual for the Coast Guard and other rescuers to search for a person who ended up in the water unexpectedly. All too often the search and rescue evolves into a search and recovery because the person was...
• U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary 2010 National Conference set for Scottsdale, Arizona3 October 2009, 12:57 pm
  U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Public Affairs October 5, 2009 Contact: Tom Nunes (602) 617-1979 tomnunes1@gmail.com http://www.news.auxpa.org/ NEWS RELEASE U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary 2010 National Conference set for Scottsdale, Arizona Phoenix ? The Coast Guard Auxiliary will hold its National Conference (NACON) the week of August 24, 2010 at the J.W. Marriott Camelback Inn in Scottsdale, Ariz. Coast Guard Auxiliarists from all fifty states, Guam, Saipan, the U.S. Virgin Island...
• Coast Guard Auxiliary Restructures National Organization29 August 2009, 9:57 pm
  U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Public Affairs August 29, 2009 Contact: Tom Nunes (602) 617-1979 tomnunes1@gmail.com http://www.news.auxpa.org/ NEWS RELEASE Coast Guard Auxiliary Restructures National Organization Chicago - Coast Guard Auxiliary National Commodore Nick Kerigan announced major changes to Coast Guard Auxiliary National Organization. The staff is being organized to mesh closely with Coast Guard organization to facilitate greater synergies and effectiveness as the C...
• Lack of boater education linked to rise in recreational boating fatalities23 August 2009, 10:15 am
  U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Public Affairs August 23, 2009 Contact: Anthony Turner (310) 488-0723 anthony.j.turner@uscg.mil http://www.news.auxpa.org/ NEWS RELEASE Lack of boater education linked to rise in recreational boating fatalities WASHINGTON - The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary has expressed concern over statistics reporting a rise in recreational boating fatalities in a recently released publication of the 2008 boating safety statistics. The fatality rate, a measure of ...
• Washington State resident named Coast Guard Auxiliarist of the Year22 July 2009, 9:30 am
  U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Public Affairs July 22, 2009 Contact: Anthony Turner (310) 488-0723 anthony.j.turner@uscg.mil http://www.news.auxpa.org/ NEWS RELEASE Washington State resident named Coast Guard Auxiliarist of the Year WASHINGTON, DC - Marilynn R. Leonard of Flotilla 42, located in the Thirteenth Coast Guard District has been named the 2008 Coast Guard Auxiliarist of the Year. Ms. Leonard joined the Coast Guard Auxiliary in June 2006 and immediately beca...
• Coast Guard Auxiliary Emphasizes Boating Safety for July 4 Weekend2 July 2009, 11:32 am
  U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Public Affairs July 2, 2009 Contact: Anthony Turner (310) 488-0723 anthony.j.turner@uscg.mil http://www.news.auxpa.org/ MEDIA ADVISORY Coast Guard Auxiliary Emphasizes Boating Safety for July 4 Weekend WASHINGTON - As thousands of boaters celebrate the nation's birthday on the water, the Coast Guard emphasizes that the waterways will be even more dangerous and more difficult to navigate than usual. The Coast Guard Auxiliary asks the pub...

The Coast Guard Compass

• Black History Month: Honoring the service of African American Guardians8 February 2010, 8:36 am
  As part of the Coast Guard Compass’ ongoing celebration of Black History Month, we bring you the following article by Coast Guard Atlantic Area Historian William H. Thiesen. Mr. Thiesen’s piece on the history of African American service is a reminder not only of how far we’ve come as a nation, but also of the [...]...
• Guardian of the Week – AST1 Drew Dazzo5 February 2010, 10:04 am
  Yesterday, Coast Guard rescue swimmer Drew Dazzo was awarded the Star of Courage, Canada’s second-highest decoration for bravery, for “acts of conspicuous courage in circumstances of great peril” during an dramatic rescue in 2007. Petty Officer Dazzo is only the third United States citizen to receive the Star of Courage. On May 7, 2007, during Sub-Tropical [...]...
• President Obama proposes FY 2011 Coast Guard budget4 February 2010, 10:00 am
  Earlier this week, President Obama forwarded his Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 budget request to Congress. The Coast Guard portion of that budget calls for $10.08 billion. Click here to read Commandant Allen’s All Hands e-mail to the Coast Guard family detailing the request, the current budget environment and the impacts of the proposed budget on the [...]...
• History – The Legacy of LORAN4 February 2010, 8:54 am
  On Monday, Feb. 8, the U.S. Coast Guard will cease transmission of the United States Loran-C signal and will commence a phased decommissioning of the Loran-C infrastructure. To read more about the termination of Loran-C, click here to read a Compass blog post. In this post, a Coast Guard Historian talks about the legacy of [...]...
• People’s Choice – Coast Guard Photo Contest, Round 53 February 2010, 11:06 am
  We are entering week five of the People’s Choice award for this year’s Coast Guard Photo Contest. We have put all the photos into the Coast Guard Flickr account under a set called “People’s Choice 2010.” Each photo links back to the Flickr set for you to easily share and comment on. Here is the fifth [...]...
• Commandant announces 2009 Drug Seizures1 February 2010, 9:13 am
  Everyone knows the Coast Guard operates on the front line of the war on drugs, but few grasp the enormity of the task and just how big a difference drug interdiction operations make on an annual basis. On Friday, the Commandant of the Coast Guard, Admiral Thad Allen, held a press conference in Clearwater, Fla. to [...]...
• The Coast Guard Celebrates Black History Month1 February 2010, 8:47 am
  Post Written by LTJG Virginia Hudgins, Coast Guard Diversity Workforce Staff Throughout the month of February, the Coast Guard will be celebrating Black History Month (BHM) with a special emphasis on the theme, “The History of Black Economic Empowerment”. This theme outlines the struggle of African Americans to overcome socioeconomic and racial barriers to achieve education, [...]...
• Guardians of the Week – Leaders of a Green CG Academy29 January 2010, 9:15 am
  Post Written by Public Affairs Specialist 2nd Class Luke Pinneo This week, the White House recognized all guardians at the Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn., for developing a recycling program which kept 47,693 pounds of electronic waste out of landfills. The academy was one of eight government facilities recognized in the fourth annual Electronics Reuse [...]...
• Guardians Report In from Haiti – Video Interviews29 January 2010, 8:51 am
  In this Coast Guard video recently released out of Haiti, you can hear first person accounts from several responders as they talk about their roles and experiences while responding to Haiti after the 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck the capitol of Haiti on Jan. 12, 2010. This comprehensive video summary highlights response personnel and assets from participating [...]...
• Field Notes: What is the HSTFSE?29 January 2010, 7:49 am
  The following account comes from Lieutenant Commander Christopher O’Neil, chief of media relations at Coast Guard headquarters and currently assigned as Public Affairs Officer for Homeland Security Task Force Southeast (HSTFSE). As the task force continues its work supporting United States government Haiti relief operations, we will share LCDR O’Neil’s field notes with you as [...]...

Coast Guard Marine Safety

• Green Vessel Design—environmental best practices4 February 2010, 3:07 pm
  Excerpt from U.S. Coast Guard “Proceedings of the Marine Safety & Security Council” magazine, by Mr. Brian W. King, P.E.; Mr. Joseph Payne, P.E., LEED-AP; Mr. Ryan Roberts, P.E.; Ms. Christina Villiott, CPSM; all of Elliott Bay Design Group.As naval architects and marine engineers, we have the opportunity to improve upon design practices and benefit the environment.Minimize Use of Hazardous Materials and Environmental ContaminatesThere are a number of programs that address the use and mi...
• Using Wind Power2 February 2010, 12:48 pm
  Excerpt from U.S. Coast Guard “Proceedings of the Marine Safety & Security Council” magazine, by Mr. Stephan Brabeck, technical director, SkySails, GmbH & Co. KG.In today’s environment, ship operating costs are skyrocketing, mainly due to rising oil prices and new international regulations for the reduction of ship emissions. In order to remain competitive, many shipping companies are looking for ways to minimize fuel consumption and emissions. One idea: Use wind power.Two shipping...
• Upcoming in Proceedings2 February 2010, 12:43 pm
  Spring 2010: Rulemaking Update• Rulemaking 101• Interagency interaction• Supporting analysis• Public participationSummer 2010: Maritime Domain Awareness• Transforming MDA policy• Transforming MDA capabilities• Transforming MDA through technologyFall 2010: Recreational Boating SafetyYour Opinion• What do you want to read in Proceedings?• What area under the Coast Guard’s marine safety, security, and environmental protection missions affects you most?• What do you want to kno...
• Ask the MSSC—You have questions. We have answers from the USCG Marine Safety and Security Council.28 January 2010, 1:31 pm
  I would like to see an update on the Towing Safety Advisory Committee. What has been accomplished? What is the path forward? Are there going to be third-party inspectors? How would an organization become approved to be an inspector or auditor?Answered by the USCG Office of Operating and Environmental Standards.TSAC updates the public on its activities via its website at http://homeport.uscg.mil/tsac. The site contains background information as well as past meeting minutes, a current members list...
• Lessons Learned—Thirteen Perish in Water Tour Casualty—Part I26 January 2010, 10:26 am
  Excerpt from U.S. Coast Guard “Proceedings of the Marine Safety & Security Council” magazine by Ms. Barbara Chiarizia, executive editor, Proceedings.Lessons learned from USCG casualty reports are regularly featured in Proceedings of the Marine Safety & Security Council magazine. These articles explore marine incidents and the causal factors, outline the subsequent U.S. Coast Guard marine casualty investigations, and describe the lessons learned as a result.It is important to note tha...
• Lessons Learned—Thirteen Perish in Water Tour Casualty—Part II26 January 2010, 10:25 am
  Excerpt from U.S. Coast Guard “Proceedings of the Marine Safety & Security Council” magazine. To read Part I, please see our January 21 post.The IncidentThe Coast Guard investigation concluded that, as the vessel entered the water or shortly thereafter, the aft boot seal came off of the shaft housing, causing the vessel to flood. Several bilge pumps began discharging this water, but the operator did not notice this discharge, since the outlets were hidden from view and because she was fo...
• Proceedings Winter 2009-10 Available Online21 January 2010, 5:19 am
  The current edition of Proceedings (Winter 2009-10) is available online at http://www.uscg.mil/proceedings/.This "grassroots efforts" issue showcases the maritime safety, security, and environmental protection improvements fostered through our working partnerships with other federal agencies; state, local, and tribal governments; marine industries; and individual mariners. Readers/stakeholders will learn how our missions benefit mariners, the maritime companies that employ them, and the regional...
• A Delicate Balance—cargo, language, and logistics challenge inspectors and investigators19 January 2010, 8:46 am
  Excerpt from U.S. Coast Guard “Proceedings of the Marine Safety & Security Council” magazine by CDR Kathy Moore, chief, Prevention Department, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Honolulu.In December of 2006, the M/V Tong Cheng departed South Korea bound for the Caribbean via the Panama Canal. Three days into the voyage, heavy weather damaged the fully loaded vessel, flooding its number two cargo hold. Twenty-six officers and crewmembers spent the following three weeks battling the flooding as they ...
• Tabletop Exercise: Alaska Cruise Ship Mass Rescue Exercise 200114 January 2010, 9:21 am
  Excerpt from U.S. Coast Guard “Proceedings of the Marine Safety & Security Council” magazine.A tabletop exercise enacted in Sitka, Alaska, uses a gaming board to bring realism to the exercise and take into account the capabilities of the ship and response elements in relation to their actual locations, weather, and response capabilities. During this exercise, participants play out the scenario in turns that represent one hour of actual time. Realistic complications are incorporated into ...
• Information Sharing Case Study: America’s Anniversary Weekend12 January 2010, 9:20 am
  Excerpt from U.S. Coast Guard “Proceedings of the Marine Safety & Security Council” magazine. By Mr. Ben Thomason, program analyst, CACI Corporation.Jamestown 2007 commemorated the 400th anniversary of the first permanent English settlement in North America. The president of the United States and the Queen of England were among the 63,000 visitors during the three-day celebration. James City County was responsible for public safety and for ensuring security for the president and royal fa...

iFORCECOM

• ME Rating Stood Up and First A-School Class to Start Next Month at MLEA8 February 2010, 11:12 pm
  Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Skip Bowen recently blogged about a ceremony celebrating the standup of the Maritime Enforcement rating, which will have its first A-School class convene 8 Feb. at the Maritime Law Enforcement Academy (MLEA).The inaugural ME “A” School class will last nine and a half weeks. MLEA will conduct three convenings of 24 students in FY10 (72 total: 48 Reservists, 24 Active Duty). The scope of the Maritime Enforcement Specialist "A' School is to train qu...
• College Degree Programs for Maritime Law Enforcement Personnel8 February 2010, 11:11 pm
  The new Maritime Law Enforcement College Partnership Program is being developed by FC-5, the Performance and Doctrine Division, the Maritime Law Enforcement Academy (MLEA) and the Coast Guard Institute with 10 key colleges.The program is designed to assist Coast Guard law enforcement professionals in maximizing credit received for their training to compliment their CG experience with applicable and specific academic study.MLEA graduates are now able to receive up to 14 college level course credi...
• 6 Guardians Selected for California State University Veterans Admissions Program8 February 2010, 11:09 pm
  The Coast Guard has selected six members for the 2010 California State University Veterans Admissions Program (CSUVAP), FC-51, the Training and Education Branch, announced.CSUVAP made five school seats available at each of the 23 California State University campuses for a total of 115 seats spread across the five military services, as well as the Army and Air National Guards. The Coast Guard was allocated 10 seats at eight CSU campuses.Selected must use their own financial resources and will not...
• AMT-A School Waiting List Is Closed8 February 2010, 11:05 pm
  The Personnel Service Center has announced that the Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) A-School waiting list is closed, effective immediately, since the projected waiting list now exceeds 18 months.Those members currently on the list will remain on the waiting list unless they choose to place their name on another list. The list will remain closed until the projected wait is less than 12 months long.AMT A-School is one of three Coast Guard aviation ratings provided at the Aviation Technical T...
• RADM Sullivan Visits Training Center Cape May Staff8 February 2010, 11:04 pm
  iFORCECOM is reprinting a post from the Training Center Cape May blog:RADM Tim Sullivan, Commander, Force Readiness Command, provided members of training center Cape May an overview of FORECOM’s Business Plan and the Coast Guard’s Modernization efforts during an all hands meeting Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010 in the training center’s gymnasium.To read more, click here....
• 32nd Annual Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Basketball Tournament8 February 2010, 11:03 pm
  iFORCECOM received the following post from Training Center Yorktown:TRACEN Yorktown recently hosted one of the most prestigious and long-standing sporting events in the Coast Guard. The 32nd Annual Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Basketball Tournament was held January 20-23, 2010, with 13 teams competing. Some of the competitors traveled from as far as California and Puerto Rico. The competition was very strong and the camaraderie amongst the players was exceptional.The final results of the tournament ...
• RDML Cari B. Thomas Receives “First Honors”8 February 2010, 11:02 pm
  iFORCECOM is reprinting a post from Training Center Cape May blog:Rear Adm. Cari B. Thomas, the commanding officer of Coast Guard Training Center Cape May, was frocked to rear admiral lower half in a ceremony held Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010 and received her "First Honors" at the graduation ceremony for Coast Guard Recruit Company Sierra 182, Jan. 22, 2010.Petty Officer 1st Class Nicolas Durrant and Petty Officer 2nd Class Nicolas Sutton presented Thomas with her flag on behalf of the Coast Guard C...
• Ordnance Integrated Process Team Launched8 February 2010, 10:59 pm
  FORCECOM’s Performance and Doctrine Division (FC-5) launched its first Integrated Process Team (IPT), the Ordnance IPT, in meetings held 14-15 January in Alameda, CA. The IPT concept is designed to help achieve one of FORCECOM’s first year goals: Establish a doctrine structure for the Coast Guard.IPTs, which include billeted SMEs from across the Coast Guard, have the authority to validate, test, and approve content for future versions of a document. FORCECOM will monitor and manage the proc...
• Coast Guard Assembling Culinary Team to Compete8 February 2010, 10:57 pm
  The Coast Guard is seeking qualified applicants from the Food Service (FS) rating to join the CG Culinary Team which will participate in the largest culinary competition in North America. The team, which will be comprised of eight members, will participate in a 14-day competition at the Army Quartermaster School in Fort Lee, VA.As described in ALCOAST 036/10, applicants must:· Be proven leaders with a demonstrated record of exceptional performance and have a broad knowledge of advanced culinary...
• Black History Month Celebration Kicks off Feb. 58 February 2010, 10:55 pm
  Dr. Vince Patton, III, Ed.D., the first African American Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard in the service’s history, will be the keynote speaker for the Black History Month 2010 Kick-Off Event on Friday, February 5 at 1130 in Gresham Hall on Coast Guard Island in Alameda.Patton served as the eighth MCPOCG from May 1998 until November 2002, when he retired after more than 30 years of active service. Among his numerous military awards is the Distinguished Service Medal.He is currentl...

gCaptain.com

• Maritime Monday 2007 February 2010, 2:15 pm
  Welcome to This Week’s Edition of Maritime Monday You can find last week’s edition here » This Week’s Theme: Rust Never Sleeps Mothball Fleet at Suisun Bay – Amazing photo gallery by Amy Heiden; story below PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – The buoy chain splashes into the water as the crewmembers aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Oak set [...]...
• USCG Announcement – Commandant to deliver State of the Coast Guard address5 February 2010, 2:20 am
  WASHINGTON — U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Thad Allen, is scheduled to speak at the National Press Club in Washington, as part of the press club’s distinguished speakers series, to outline the service’s goals and priorities for 2010 in his fourth and final State of the Coast Guard address on Feb. 12 at 12:30 p.m. In [...]...
• Coming Ashore? 10 Things You Should Do When Interviewing5 February 2010, 2:09 am
  10 Things You Should Do When Interviewing by Matt Furhman – Faststream Earlier this week we brought you the Top 10 Things You Shouldn’t Do When Interviewing.  Hopefully you did a self evaluation and were able to catch yourself guilty of too many infractions.  This week we right the ship to bring you more helpful tips. Now let’s [...]...
• NOAA’s Bell M. Shimada – Interesting Ship of The Week4 February 2010, 5:11 am
  This week’s interesting ship is NOAA’s new high-tech fisheries survey vessel, Bell M. Shimada. Bell M. Shimada’s primary mission will be to study, monitor and collect data on a wide range of sea life and ocean conditions, primarily in U.S. waters from Washington state to southern California. The ship will also observe environmental conditions, conduct habitat [...]...
• Plans For World’s Largest Yacht Unveiled4 February 2010, 4:54 am
  We can’t help but be fans of mega yachts here at gCaptain.com and over the years have done a fair share of covering them on the blog.  Whether it’s the immense size of the private vessels or more likely the curiousity of the incomprehensible wealth that is required to be an owner of one.  This [...]...
• gCaptain Forum Reaches 5,000 Members3 February 2010, 7:17 am
  Today, we are proud to announce that the gCaptain.com forum has reached 5,000 members!  With what started out in 2007 as a little known blog and forum for fellow professional mariners, gCaptain.com quickly grew to become one of the highest trafficked maritime websites and largest communities of maritime professionals on the web.  Today, gCaptain.com’s forum [...]...
• As Food Distribution Improves, Haitians Want U.S. to “Take Over”2 February 2010, 1:57 pm
  Haitians line up for food in downtown Port-au-Prince. They had to disperse after people in the front of the line broke through and grabbed all the food being distributed. Photo: Carol Guzy – The Washington Post.  Click to see full size By Peter Slevin; Washington Post Staff Writer Monday, [...]...
• Job Announcement: Superintendent of the US Merchant Marine Academy2 February 2010, 11:46 am
  The Department of Transportation has announced a search for a Superintendent for the US Merchant Marine Academy. Job Title: Superintendent, US Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY Department: Department Of Transportation Agency: Maritime Administration Job Announcement Number: MARAD-10-02-NG SALARY RANGE: 119,554.00 – 179,700.00 USD /year OPEN PERIOD: Friday, January 22, 2010 to Monday, April 19, 2010 SERIES & GRADE: ES-0340-0/0 POSITION INFORMATION: Full-Time [...]...
• Coming Ashore? 10 Things You Shouldn’t Do When Interviewing2 February 2010, 5:20 am
  10 Things You Shouldn’t Do When Interviewing By Matt Fuhrman – Faststream For most, coming ashore may be easy but nailing that perfect job is tough.  Here are ten things you should shy away from when interviewing for that new position. Don’t be negative about a previous employer: If you go into a company and trash a [...]...
• Calling all DP Operator’s! IDPOA announces the first annual DP Awards2 February 2010, 5:19 am
  In Search of Excellence The International Dynamic Positioning Operators Association (IDPOA) is pleased to announce the launch of the inaugural International Dynamic Positioning (DP) Excellence Awards and invites mariners from across the world to nominate their shining stars of the Dynamic Positioning sector. The history of DP is one of groundbreaking innovation and pioneering development and with [...]...

All headlines from www.lloydslist.com

• US states impose strict ballast regulations9 February 2010, 8:19 am
  New York and California impose state-level laws that require ballast water discharged in state limits to be cleaner than the IMO’s proposed standard....
• Brussels approves Denmark loan scheme9 February 2010, 7:13 am
  EC gives go-ahead as banks withdraw from export credit market...
• STX Europe sees recovery in 2010 orders9 February 2010, 7:06 am
  Group let down by cruise division but buoyed by offshore...
• Mozambique seeks $748m to expand Maputo9 February 2010, 6:48 am
  Aims to boost port capacity to handle 48m tonnes by 2030...
• Competition dents Corsica Sardinia revenues9 February 2010, 5:48 am
  Company sees solid passenger and vehicle throughput growth...
• Shippers warn ‘unscrupulous box lines’9 February 2010, 5:48 am
  Far East shippers vow to ‘regain upper hand’ when current capacity shortage ends...
• Name and shame shippers who flout box weight rules9 February 2010, 5:47 am
  Box lines and port operators urged to take tackle misdeclarations...
• Qatar Navigation posts $130m profit9 February 2010, 5:46 am
  Data suggests fall from 2008 full-year results...
• Evergreen Group in management reshuffle9 February 2010, 5:32 am
  Vice-group chairman Slin Yeh returning to Taipei...
• Trailer Bridge returns to profit in fourth quarter9 February 2010, 5:16 am
  Company posts $1m profit despite severance payments and antitrust probe legal fees...

ship maritime OR sea - Google News

• Queens College geologist journeys to Antarctica to study global warming - New York Daily News9 February 2010, 6:58 am
  Queens College geologist journeys to Antarctica to study global warmingNew York Daily NewsBut Queens College geologist Stephen Pekar is on a ship off the coast of Antarctica, doing just that. Pekar began a nine-week expedition ...and more »...
• France agrees to arm Russia with assault ships - Christian Science Monitor9 February 2010, 6:27 am
  BBC NewsFrance agrees to arm Russia with assault shipsChristian Science MonitorRussia has said it could have moved more swiftly in the Black Sea if a Mistral-type ship had been in its fleet. US Secretary of Defense Robert Gates told ...France agrees warship sale to RussiaReutersGates Voices Concern About Warship Sale to RussiaNew York TimesGeorgian Officials Slam Sale of French Warship to RussiaCivil GeorgiaRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty -Scotsman (subscription) -RIA Novostiall 301 news ...
• Sea TrashShould we bother cleaning up the Great Pacific Garbage Patch? - Slate9 February 2010, 5:29 am
  Sea TrashShould we bother cleaning up the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?SlateBecause the trash is so dispersed, it's not like we can just steer a big ship out to sea and pick up the Garbage Patch. Collecting all those small fragments ...and more »...
• Consorteum Holdings Inc. Signs Contract with UK Based Staffing Company Blue ... - Business Wire (press release)9 February 2010, 4:03 am
  Consorteum Holdings Inc. Signs Contract with UK Based Staffing Company Blue ...Business Wire (press release)Blue Sea Manning provides first class officers and crews for yachts, cruise ships and offshore vessels. With ship owners and staff placed across the globe, ...and more »...
• 2 year ship project will be centerpiece of Woodcarver's show in Haslett - Lansing State Journal9 February 2010, 2:02 am
  2 year ship project will be centerpiece of Woodcarver's show in HaslettLansing State JournalAnd while April 17 at Haslett High School, the date and place for the annual event, may be months away, it is not too earl to prepare for "Maritime," a ...and more »...
• MMA training ship to visit European ports - Bangor Daily News8 February 2010, 7:19 pm
  MMA training ship to visit European portsBangor Daily NewsBy BDN Staff CASTINE, Maine — Maine Maritime Academy students, officers and crew will visit ports in Europe this spring as part of the college's annual ...and more »...
• More Highway Salt Coming By Sea - WBAL Radio8 February 2010, 7:09 pm
  More Highway Salt Coming By SeaWBAL RadioJohn Coulter, President of Rukert Terminals on South Clinton Street says the next ship is due February 13th with nine shipments arriving over the next two ...and more »...
• Sea Shepherd in water cannon fire stoush - Sydney Morning Herald8 February 2010, 3:50 pm
  ABC OnlineSea Shepherd in water cannon fire stoushSydney Morning HeraldThere was a violent collision between Bob Barker and Japanese vessel Yushin Maru 3 on Saturday, which ripped a hole in the hull of the protest ship. Sea ...Activists clash with whaling shipThe Press AssociationAnti-whalers, Japanese fleet fire water cannonsWEARActivists ambush Japanese whalers in Antarctic seasAFPSustainableBusiness.com -Geelong Advertiser -The Japan Timesall 732 news articles »...
• Memo: Suisun Bay warship pollution known since '97 - San Jose Mercury News8 February 2010, 3:30 pm
  Memo: Suisun Bay warship pollution known since '97San Jose Mercury NewsDocuments show that the US Maritime Administration knew about the dangers of peeling paint from a fleet of old warships in Suisun Bay as far back as 1997. ...Federal agency knew of Mothball Fleet pollution in 1997Vallejo Times-Heraldall 34 news articles »...
• Sex at sea is selling point as the Swingers Cruise makes a comeback - USA Today8 February 2010, 6:52 am
  XinhuaSex at sea is selling point as the Swingers Cruise makes a comebackUSA TodayAs with last year's Swingers Cruise, billed as the first ever on a major ship, YOLO is promising plenty of "playful, sexually themed parties, ...A city at seaGainesville SunNewest and biggest cruise ship: Oasis of the SeasDallas Morning NewsTravel Scene: Cruise ships experience small gainsPost-Bulletinall 47 news articles »...

Fairplay Daily News

• Fairplay sees fewer LPG tankers9 February 2010, 8:07 am
  THE NUMBER of new orders for LPG tankers in 2009-13 is expected to reach 191, a drop of almost 50% from the previous five years, according to Fairplay Market Forecast....
• Hard times seen for LNG9 February 2010, 8:05 am
  A GAS SECTOR consultant is warning that LNG projects might win shareholder approval at a slower pace because of a supply surplus, IHS Global Insight reported today....
• P&O Ferrymasters joins net9 February 2010, 8:05 am
  LOGISTICS World Alliance has a new member: P&O Ferrymasters, the door-to-door logistics subsidiary of P&O Ferries....
• Reeling in ship-to-ship9 February 2010, 7:21 am
  BRITAIN might halt ship-to-ship transfers 12 miles out to sea, an MCA consultation process begun today indicated....
• One ship owners collapse9 February 2010, 6:54 am
  TWO GERMAN companies set up for contracting box ships in Asia have gone bust....
• China copper dive expected9 February 2010, 6:41 am
  SHIPMENTS of refined copper to China are expected to drop by 53% to about 1.5M tonnes this year, according to the country’s largest metals trader....
• Italian ports get freer hand9 February 2010, 6:40 am
  ITALIAN ports were today granted autonomy to enact temporary cuts in port taxes and anchorage fees....
• Ramping up reefers in Algeria9 February 2010, 6:40 am
  GERMAN box line Hamburg Süd shuffled its agency network in Algeria today to ramp up reefer flows into the country....
• Browse picks James Price Point9 February 2010, 6:31 am
  BROWSE LNG has decided to set up its processing base at Western Australia’s James Price Point....
• BIMCO backs FONASBA9 February 2010, 4:49 am
  BIMCO has endorsed the FONASBA quality standard mark as an important method of regulating the shipbrokers and agency sector....

Maritime Executive articles feed

• MITAGS to Offer LNG Terminal Operators Course
  ...
• Bureau Veritas Upgrades Maritime Portal
  ...
• Port Arthur Waterway Opened to Limited Traffic
  ...
• MarAd: Monongahela Successfully Refloated
  ...
• The Long-Term Outlook for the U.S. Navy’s Fleet
  ...
• MarEx LinkedIn Discussion Group Reaches 6,071+ Maritime Professionals - and Counting...
  ...
• Marshall Islands Now Ranked As 3rd Largest Open Registry
  ...
• MITAGS to Offer Deck & Engine Coast Guard Preparation Courses
  ...
• Thursday Morning Quarterback: Rethinking the Panama Canal Expansion
  ...
• MarEx Mailbag:
  ...

Ship Management International

• BIMCO endorses new quality standards for ship agents and brokers8 February 2010, 8:46 am
  BIMCO (Baltic and International Maritime Council) has endorsed a new Quality Standard (QS) for ship agents and brokers set up by the Federation of National Associations of Shipbrokers and Agents (FONASBA), which will serve to assist ship owners and operators…...
• GAC supports Sailors’ Society in the Year of the Seafarer8 February 2010, 5:41 am
  To mark the Year of the Seafarer, the GAC Group has offered its support to international maritime welfare charity the Sailors’ Society, facilitating its global distribution network in aid of the organisation. Every year the Sailors’ Society receives more than…...
• Bureau Veritas moves towards MLC8 February 2010, 3:47 am
  Classification society Bureau Veritas has moved ahead of the implementation of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 and has set up a system to audit and certify manning agencies for seafarers, as the need for standards to be adopted well…...
• The future ‘looks good’ for Harland and Wolff4 February 2010, 10:49 am
  SMITV talks to David McVeigh, Sales Manager, about the Napoli, renewable energy and the future...
• ITIC underlines value of D&O cover3 February 2010, 5:34 am
  The International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC) has warned that shipping companies should be checking their Directors & Officers (D&O) insurance cover in the light of their continued and increased exposure in the current difficult financial climate to liability claims from…...
• Thrane & Thrane sponsor record-breaking circumnavigation attempt2 February 2010, 3:00 am
  Thrane & Thrane has sponsored a teenager with a SAILOR 250 FleetBroadband system for her personal quest to become the youngest ever person to sail solo, non-stop around the world in a trip that will cover 27,500 nautical miles. Abby…...
• Bibby Ship Management opens training centre in New Delhi1 February 2010, 7:57 am
  Bibby Ship Management has opened a new dynamic positioning training centre in New Delhi to cater for increasing demand to train seafarers from Northern India, building upon the current success of its Mumbai training centre. The new facility in the…...
• World’s first ballast water management system1 February 2010, 4:25 am
  A milestone has been reached on the signing of the world’s first major Ballast Water Management System (BWMS) contract for larger vessels, signifying a major breakthrough for approaching legislation under the IMO’s Ballast Water Management convention. OceanSaver, one of the…...
• Dubai’s GulfNav set to expand fleet29 January 2010, 6:52 am
  Dubai’s Gulf Navigation Holding, the sole maritime and shipping company listed on the Dubai Financial Market, has revealed its plans to rigorously expand its fleet of ships in 2010, grasping the opportunity to acquire tonnage while values are low. The…...
• Stolt-Nielsen suffers losses28 January 2010, 9:28 am
  Oslo-listed Stolt-Nielsen S.A. has revealed that it suffered financial losses for the fourth quarter and the full year of 2009 due to the continued squeeze on freight rates and increased competition, with the expectation for 2010 to be ‘another challenging…...

Yahoo! Finance: Shipping Industry News

• Trailer Bridge back in the black (at bizjournals.com)9 February 2010, 8:05 am
  ...
• Grupo TMM Announces Management Change (Marketwire)9 February 2010, 6:00 am
  ...
• Where Are Dry-Bulk Rates Headed? (at TheStreet.com)9 February 2010, 5:48 am
  ...
• Rand Logistics Reports Record Third Quarter Fiscal 2010 Financial Results (GlobeNewswire)9 February 2010, 5:30 am
  NEW YORK -- Rand Logistics, Inc. today announced financial and operational results for the third quarter of fiscal 2010 ended December 31, 2009....
• American Commercial Lines Announces 2009 Fourth Quarter and Annual Results (Marketwire)9 February 2010, 5:00 am
  ...
• Stock Alert for DryShips Inc. Issued by Beacon Equity (GlobeNewswire)9 February 2010, 4:50 am
  DALLAS -- BeaconEquity.com announces an investment report featuring DryShips Inc. . The report includes financial, comparative and investment analyses, and industry information you need to know to make an educated investment decision. ...
• Trailer Bridge Reports 2009 Fourth Quarter and Year End Unaudited Financial Results (Business Wire)8 February 2010, 3:37 pm
  JACKSONVILLE, Fla.----Trailer Bridge, Inc. today reported unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2009 . The Company reported operating income of $3.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2009, a 148.4% increase vs. operating income of $1.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2008....
• OceanFreight Inc. Announces Date for the Release of Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Results, Conference Call and Webcast (Marketwire)8 February 2010, 2:05 pm
  ...
• Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. to Present at BB&T Capital Markets 25th Annual Transportation Services Conference (GlobeNewswire)8 February 2010, 7:41 am
  ...
• Navios Maritime Partners L.P. Announces Completion of Follow-On Offering, Including Exercise of Over-Allotment Option (Marketwire)8 February 2010, 7:32 am
  ...

Maritime News - Maritime & Shipbuilding News

• PPG Coatings Earns George Campbell Award8 February 2010, 11:15 pm
  PPG Industries’ (NYSE: PPG) protective and marine coatings (PMC) business has been selected as a recipient of The Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC) George Campbell Award for 2009-2010....
• Ciane Returns to Çiçek for Second Vessel8 February 2010, 11:14 pm
  The Italian shipowner Ciane Spa has purchased a second double-hull bunker tanker from the Turkish shipbuilder Çiçek Shipyard. The vessel is due to...
• Sener, 6th FORAN Users Meeting8 February 2010, 11:13 pm
  Sener announced the next FORAN users meeting will take place in May 2010, from the 12th to the 14th. The VI Forum (FORAN Users Meeting) will be held at Hotel Hacienda La Boticaria located in Seville,...
• Sealub Alliance Network Opens U.S. Market8 February 2010, 11:12 pm
  On 15 February 2010, Sealub Alliance Americas, Inc., a part of the Gulf Oil Marine group, headquartered in Hong Kong, announced a fully operational manufacturing...
• Hirschmann Regional Training Courses8 February 2010, 11:12 pm
  Hirschmann Automation and Control, Inc. (PAT), a supplier of crane operator aids, including load moment indicators (LMI), has released their 2010 training schedule....
• Port of Hamburg Expects Moderate Growth8 February 2010, 11:10 pm
  With 110 million tons of sea-borne cargo handled in 2009, a year impacted by the global economic and financial markets crisis, Germany’s biggest universal...
• Rolls-Royce Supplies Netherlands Navy8 February 2010, 11:09 pm
  Rolls-Royce announced an order to supply Bergen diesel engines for the Royal Netherlands Navy’s Joint Support Ship (JSS). The contract for the engineering,...
• Seanergy, Termination of Agreement8 February 2010, 11:09 pm
  Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: SHIP) (NASDAQ: SHIPW) announced that, due to market conditions, the company's Board of Directors has determined to terminate...
• One More in Series for Waxler8 February 2010, 11:08 pm
  Waxler Transportation Co. has taken delivery of the final towboat in a series of five 99 by 35-ft, 3200 hp pushboats. The latest sister, the M/V Helen Merrill,...
• Keppel Clinches Shipbuilding Contracts8 February 2010, 11:08 pm
  Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd’s (Keppel O&M) specialized shipbuilding arm, Keppel Singmarine Pte Ltd (Keppel Singmarine) has clinched three newbuilding contracts totaling about $98....

Professional Mariner

• Tugboat sinks while assisting another vessel in Miami River7 February 2010, 10:00 pm
  Coast Guard closed river while Minnie Mouse was salvaged...
• 80' Z-Drive Tug Design Unveiled by Washburn & Doughty7 February 2010, 10:00 pm
  ...
• Obituary: Ed Hagemann7 February 2010, 10:00 pm
  ...
• Marine Exchange of Alaska receives public service award (PHOTOS)7 February 2010, 10:00 pm
  Coast Guard cites assistance with salvage, rescues...
• Tanker, freighter operators disagree over funding of Neah Bay tug7 February 2010, 10:00 pm
  Shipping industry to begin paying for response vessel July 1...
• Bulk carrier runs aground, cracks hull on reef off Hawaii7 February 2010, 10:00 pm
  No fuel spilled from the inbound 734-foot VogeTrader...
• U.S. Coast Guard assists with Olympics patrols (PHOTOS, VIDEO)7 February 2010, 10:00 pm
  Joint Shiprider program to conduct law enforcement in shared waters...
• U.S. anti-whaling ship Bob Barker in another collision (SLIDESHOW)5 February 2010, 10:00 pm
  Owner says it was rammed by Japanese harpoon ship off Antarctica...
• TITAN refloats the Monongahela, a decommissioned tanker ship on the James River in Virginia4 February 2010, 10:00 pm
  ...
• Study: River barges not a major source of air pollution4 February 2010, 10:00 pm
  Louisiana agency finds vessel don't do much harm to ozone...

Marine Technology Reporter News

• WHOI Buys Another SeaBat 7125 System3 February 2010, 10:00 pm
  The National Deep Submergence Facility (NDSF) at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) recently purchased a new SeaBat 7125-SV-ROV system to be integrated into the Jason ROV. This is the third...
• Upcoming Fledermaus Tools and Functionality Featured at AGU3 February 2010, 10:00 pm
  For the 10th consecutive year, IVS 3D exhibited at the annual AGU meeting in San Francisco, CA from December 14-18. With over 16,000 geophysicists from around the world, the meeting was a successful collaboration...
• Hard Anodized Aluminum SubConn Connector3 February 2010, 10:00 pm
  MacArtney’s said the Hard Anodized SubConn Connector is now held as a stock item. Specially treated to resist cathodic de-bonding, the hard anodized aluminum is touted by the company as stronger than...
• New Low-Wavelength Cyclops-7 Submersible Fluorometer3 February 2010, 10:00 pm
  Turner Designs announced a new low-wavelength Cyclops-7 Submersible Fluorometer for detection of Refined Oils and Fuels. Recent developments in LED technology allow for excitation wavelengths down to 260nm....
• ONR Recalls Role in Vessel's Record-Breaking Deep-Sea Dive3 February 2010, 10:00 pm
  Fifty years ago on Jan. 23, 1960, two men set a deep-diving record, plunging their vessel -- the Trieste -- 35,810 feet to the deepest known point on the Earth's surface, the Challenger Deep in the Pacific Ocean's Mariana Trench....
• NOAA Takes Delivery of New Fisheries Survey Vessel3 February 2010, 10:00 pm
  The NOAA Ship Bell M. Shimada’s primary mission will be to study, monitor and collect data on a wide range of sea life and ocean conditions, primarily in U.S. waters from Washington state to southern California....
• Sensor Tech Supplies to Pangeo Subsea3 February 2010, 10:00 pm
  Sensor Technology Ltd. (SensorTech) designed and delivered a prototype batch of array hydrophones to PanGeo Subsea for deployment on its newly developed Sub-Bottom Imager (SBI). SensorTech designed the...
• Coastline Surveys launch new C-Pen20 seabed CPT30 January 2010, 10:00 pm
  Coastline Surveys Ltd will launch their newly commissioned seabed CPT unit ‘C-Pen20’ at Oceanology International 2010 in London. The new concept in CPT operations has been designed specifically to meet...
• CodaOctopus Wins Van Oord Contract25 January 2010, 10:00 pm
  CodaOctopus received an order from Van Oord Dredging and Marine Contractors bv, for the supply of an Echoscope 3D Real Time Sonar System. The order follows Van Oord’s purchases of Echoscope systems in...
• Statoil Buys Stake in Chukchi Sea Lease Sale25 January 2010, 10:00 pm
  ConocoPhillips and Statoil USA E&P announced that they have entered into a deal for Statoil to acquire a 25 percent working interest in 50 ConocoPhillips leases acquired in the Chukchi Sea federal OCS lease sale in 2008....

Ship Technology News Press Releases

• Escape Safe UK Release New White Paper3 February 2010, 5:00 pm
  Since the beginning of the milleniumEscape Safe (UK) has been leading the way in the supply and installation of photo-luminescent safety signs and low-location escape systems for the marine and offshore industries. To find out about our full range of latest marine safety products and services, please download our free White Paper.......
• Marine Vessel Turbocharger Servicing2 February 2010, 5:00 pm
  General Turbos has been maintaining the highest standards of turbochargers servicing since its inception in 1975.Our dedication to quality assurance but ultimately our sense of responsibility for better servicing our extensive client base has been formalized with GENERAL TURBOS (HELLAS) being authenticated with both the ISO 9002: 1994 AND ISO 9001: 2000 Certifications on Quality Assurance. To find out more, please download our free White Paper.......
• Muraspec Showcases New Product Range31 January 2010, 5:00 pm
  Muraspec Marine, one of the world-leading suppliers of fabric-backed vinyl wall coverings for the marine industry has released a new catalogue showcasing its latest range of Strataflex wall and door coverings. To view the catologue, please download our free White Paper.......
• Hatenboer-Water Offers First Potable Water Course in Singapore28 January 2010, 5:00 pm
  For many years Hatenboer-Water has been providing Potable Water courses for maritime and offshore personnel at own office or client's location. In March 2010 we will be offering the course in Singapore for the first time. As many people in this area are interested in the training, it is booked fully already. Why attend our Potable Water courses? Water is a unique product. It lives and creates life. There are many sorts of water, such as drinking water, process water, cooling water and sewage w...
• EPE Signs Contract for Preparation of Inventories of Hazardous Materials (IHMs) on Vessels26 January 2010, 5:00 pm
  Environmental Protection Engineering (EPE) has signed a contract with Reederei Thomas Schulte for the preparation of inventories of hazardous materials (IHMs) for its fleet of 33 container vessels, to comply with the new IMO Hong Kong convention for the safe and environmentally sound recycling of ships. Reederei Thomas Schulte also signed a contract with Germanischer Lloyd for the certification of the IHMs. The Ship Recycling Convention, adopted at a diplomatic conference in Hong Kong (May...
• Comet's Marine Distress Signal Products Tested to -40°C24 January 2010, 5:00 pm
  Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) requirements state that marine distress signals must be tested and approved at temperatures of -30°C, but leading global brand Comet has tested its Manoverboard and Linethrower products to -40°C. This is particularly important for Comet to meet the requirements of the Russian market and develop its sales base. "Comet products are at the forefront of marine safety," says product manager Keith Bradford. "Its no wonder they are trusted by the worlds navies, ...
• Marine Distress Signals Save Fisherman's Life21 January 2010, 5:00 pm
  A fisherman's life has been saved by marine distress signals after an accident in Iceland, which proved fatal for the survivor's colleague. The two fishermen were in small fishing boat which capsized off the east coast of Iceland in December. Neither had the chance to send a radio distress call. One of them managed to free a liferaft and fire marine distress signals and handflares, which were spotted on the coast. A lifeboat saved him two or three hours later. The other fisherman sadly did not ...
• New Flood Rescue Equipment for Humberside Fire & Rescue Service18 January 2010, 5:00 pm
  Following the devastating floods of 2007 and the periods of exceptionally heavy rainfall that have occurred since, Humberside Fire & Rescue Service has recently taken delivery of four new boats for flood rescue work. Although there is no statutory duty on the part of fire and rescue services to provide flood rescue, most are furnishing themselves with the equipment and training necessary to carry out such work. The DSB RTB-1 inflatable boats supplied by Dorset-based I.C. Brindle & Co. ...
• Chemring Marine Joins Call for Maritime Minister20 December 2009, 5:00 pm
  Chemring Marine has joined the call for a single Maritime Minister to provide a coordinated approach to the industry. Managing director Robert Hill raised the issue at a House of Commons lunch with major shipbuilding industry figures. He joined UK ministers Ian Lucas, Nick Brown and MP Chris Mullin, along with other key maritime policymakers at the Shipbuilders' and Shiprepairers' Association (SSA) networking lunch. "We believe that there is a need for a coordinated UK approach to the maritime...
• Marintec China Show Provides Excellent Growth Potential for Pains Wessex20 December 2009, 5:00 pm
  Marintec China 2009, the definitive Asian marine trade show, has provided new strategic contacts for leading marine distress signals company Chemring Marine. Chemring Marine sales director Justine Heeley attended the show along with Ramli Yusoff, the division manager of Pains Wessex distributor WH Brennan of Singapore and Zou Min, sales manager of WH Brennan, Shanghai, to meet delegates and talk about Pains Wessex products and new business opportunities. "It has been a busy show for Pains Wess...

Bunkerworld News

• UK agency wants regulation of off-shore bunkering9 February 2010, 3:47 pm
  Moves to regulate ship-to-ship cargo transfers put spot-light on bunkering....
• Reports of filter choking following bunkering9 February 2010, 2:05 pm
  Fuel testing agency warns of substances 'not normally present' in bunker fuels....
• Bunker prices generally firm9 February 2010, 11:46 am
  Demand in Singapore and Hong Kong weakens....
• Titan issues earnings warning for 20099 February 2010, 5:03 am
  Blames weak shipbuilding market conditions and significant increase in the supply of double-hull tankers....
• Six surveying firms accredited in Singapore9 February 2010, 3:00 am
  A further 43 awaiting accreditation pending assessment....
• 2009 saw no major tanker spills, but bunker spills continue9 February 2010, 12:36 am
  First for ITOPF records, efforts of shipping, oil and the IMO commended....
• Prices poised to reverse course?8 February 2010, 11:31 pm
  Crude ending higher and some markets already firming....
• New EU report favours cap and trade8 February 2010, 7:19 pm
  Study compares the four major policies to reduce CO2 emissions from maritime transport....
• Lloyd's Register offering engine performance analysis8 February 2010, 7:01 pm
  New service provides ships' engineers with combustion data....
• Bunker prices weakening in Europe8 February 2010, 6:40 pm
  Prices falling for third consecutive trading day....

Ordons News - Latest News

• Husky Energy Announces Third Discovery in South China Sea9 February 2010, 4:56 am
  Calgary. John C.S. Lau, President & Chief Executive Officer of Husky Energy Inc. (TSX:HSE), is pleased to announce that Husky Oil China Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Husky Energy, has made its third significant gas discovery on Block 29/26 in the South China Sea. Read more......
• Free Trade Magazine Subscriptions and Technical Document Downloads9 February 2010, 1:37 am
  Browse through our extensive list of free Business, Computer, Engineering and Trade magazines, white papers, downloads and podcasts to find the titles that best match your skills; topics include management, marketing, operations, sales, and technology. Simply complete the application form and submit it. All are absolutely free to professionals who qualify.http://ordons.tradepub.com  ...
• Free Trade Magazine Subscriptions & Technical Document Downloads9 February 2010, 1:34 am
  Browse through our extensive list of free Business, Computer, Engineering and Trade magazines, white papers, downloads and podcasts to find the titles that best match your skills; topics include management, marketing, operations, sales, and technology. Simply complete the application form and submit it. All are absolutely free to professionals who qualify.http://ordons.tradepub.com  ...
• ExxonMobil Taps Praxair for Enhanced Oil Recovery in Texas8 February 2010, 1:32 pm
  Houston. Praxair has signed a contract with ExxonMobil to build, own and operate an air separation unit (ASU) to supply additional nitrogen for enhanced oil recovery (EOR) operations at ExxonMobil's Hawkins, Texas gas processing plant site. Read more......
• ExxonMobil Reaches Target Depth at First Point Thomson Well8 February 2010, 12:28 pm
  Anchorage. ExxonMobil Production Company announced today that it has successfully drilled and cased PTU-15, the first development well for the Point Thomson project on Alaska’s North Slope. In addition, a 60-mile ice road has been completed from Endicott to Point Thomson which enables the transport of heavy equipment and materials to the site. Read more......
• NTOG Turns on Taps at First Hoffman Well in Kansas8 February 2010, 12:08 pm
  Kansas. After 3 days of swabbing production rates of approximately 74 bopd have been established. An oil purchase contract has been executed for all production at the Hoffman lease.  The Well is Nostra Terra's initial production well on the Hoffman property. Redevelopment of the second well at Hoffman has commenced and Nostra Terra anticipates bringing it into production during the first quarter. Read more......
• PetroLatina Hits Paydirt at Midas Block in Colombia8 February 2010, 12:00 pm
  California. PetroLatina has announced a new exploration discovery. The Zoe-1 exploration well has now been completed and testing is underway. The Zoe-1 well is the ninth successive successful well drilled by PetroLatina in its current drilling campaign. Read more......
• Triangle Petroleum Announces Acreage Acquisition in the North Dakota Bakken Shale Play and New Strat8 February 2010, 9:49 am
  North Dakota. Triangle Petroleum Corporation today announced a new strategic initiative in the Bakken Shale play of North Dakota and the acquisition of 4,000 net acres in Williams and McKenzie counties. Read more......
• Tethys Petroleum Achieves Flow Rates Of Over 5,400 Bopd At AKD01 Discovery In Kazakhstan8 February 2010, 9:17 am
  Astana. Tethys Petroleum (TSX: TPL) said that the upper zone of the AKD01 discovery in flowed oil at a restricted rate of over 5,400 bopd (barrels per day), giving the AKD01 well a total flow rate of 6,800 bopd combined with the lower zone. Read more......
• Diamond Offshore Drilling Posts 4Q 2009 Results8 February 2010, 8:59 am
  Houston. Diamond Offshore Drilling reported net income for the fourth quarter of 2009 of $276.1 million, or $1.98 per share on a diluted basis, compared with net income of $293.3 million, or $2.11 per share on a diluted basis, in the same period a year earlier. Read more......

Shipgaz - news

• Transatlantic icebreaker to Alaska for three years9 February 2010, 4:30 am
  ...
• The search operation for containers is closed9 February 2010, 4:30 am
  ...
• Asian shippers ask China to act against hike in freight rates8 February 2010, 4:30 am
  ...
• Containers fell overboard from Linda8 February 2010, 4:30 am
  ...
• Viking Line cancels newbuilding8 February 2010, 4:30 am
  ...
• Absalon freed bulk carrier crew8 February 2010, 4:30 am
  ...
• Green light for Tor Anglia recycling8 February 2010, 4:30 am
  ...
• Svendborg tug sold to Norway5 February 2010, 4:30 am
  ...
• Frontline buys and sells vessel5 February 2010, 4:30 am
  ...
• North Korean vessel hijacked off Somalia4 February 2010, 4:30 am
  ...

Rigzone.com: Latest News Headlines

• Det Norske Drills a Duster at PL 476 in North Sea8 February 2010, 5:00 pm
  Det norske, operator of production license 476, has finished drilling of exploration well 6507/11-10. The well was dry and will be permanently plugged and abandoned....
• Coastal Completes Bua Ban Installation Offshore Thailand8 February 2010, 5:00 pm
  Coastal Energy has provided an update for its Songkhla field operations in the Gulf of Thailand....
• Helix, Clough Team Up for Asia Pacific Subsea Services8 February 2010, 5:00 pm
  Helix Energy Solutions Group announces the formation of a joint venture with Australian based engineering and construction company Clough Limited....
• Teekay, Det Norske to Develop North Sea Export Solution8 February 2010, 5:00 pm
  Teekay and Det norske have signed a cooperation agreement to jointly develop further the Teekay FlexShuttle concept, a patented export solution for advanced future offshore operations....
• Noble OKs Proposals for Total Capital Reduction Payments8 February 2010, 5:00 pm
  "Our strong cash flow, solid balance sheet and backlog, combined with confidence in the long-term favorable fundamentals of our business encouraged our Board to approve this return of value to shareholders," said Noble CEO David W. Williams....
• Three's a Charm for Husky in South China Sea8 February 2010, 5:00 pm
  Husky Oil China has made its third significant gas discovery on Block 29/26 in the South China Sea....
• PetroHungaria Spuds New Peneszlek Well in Hungary8 February 2010, 5:00 pm
  Ascent Resources' subsidiary PetroHungaria has commenced the drilling of the PEN-101 well, part of the Penszlek Project in eastern Hungary....
• Titan Specialties Purchases Select Fire Gun Switching System7 February 2010, 5:00 pm
  Titan Specialties has purchased the Select Fire Gun Switching System from Welltec A/S for use in its perforating guns....
• ALC Names VP of Engineering & Technology7 February 2010, 5:00 pm
  Artificial Lift Company has promoted Dr. Hassan Mansir to Vice President of Engineering and Technology....
• Indonesian Govt Owes Japanese Buyers $2B Worth of LNG7 February 2010, 5:00 pm
  The Indonesian government through PT Badak Natural Gas Liquefaction (NGL) owes Japanese buyers US $2 billion worth of liquefied natural gas....

offshore oil - Google News

• Universal Announces Management Appointments - MarketWatch9 February 2010, 7:31 am
  Universal Announces Management AppointmentsMarketWatch... very simple: assemble the best team possible to ensure that we maximize our chances of success in unlocking Namibia's massive offshore oil potential. ...and more »...
• CNOOC: Partner Husky finds gas field in S.China Sea - China Daily9 February 2010, 7:12 am
  CNOOC: Partner Husky finds gas field in S.China SeaChina DailyBEIJING: China National Offshore Oil Company Limited (CNOOC Ltd.) announced Tuesday its partner, Husky Oil China Limited, a subsidiary of Husky Energy Inc., ...and more »...
• Madagascar oil auction seen in Oct this year - Reuters9 February 2010, 5:59 am
  Madagascar oil auction seen in Oct this yearReutersJOHANNESBURG, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Madagascar's auction of 50 offshore Indian Ocean oil blocks is likely to proceed in October this year after months of ...and more »...
• Sri Lanka off-shore oil exploration eyed by Russia's Gazprom - Lanka Business Online9 February 2010, 3:40 am
  Sydney Morning HeraldSri Lanka off-shore oil exploration eyed by Russia's GazpromLanka Business Online"In particular, they focused on Gazprom's possible participation in the development of offshore hydrocarbon deposits in Sri Lanka. ...* Russian oil giant Gazprom to explore offshore oil fields in Sri LankaColombo PageGazprom to step in Oil ExplorationDaily MirrorGazprom seeks development of offshore fields in Sri LankaITAR-TASSall 904 news articles »...
• Hands span coast against offshore oil drilling - Pensacola News Journal9 February 2010, 12:04 am
  Hands span coast against offshore oil drillingPensacola News JournalTALLAHASSEE — Black-clad opponents of offshore oil drilling hope to mount the biggest protest in Florida history by joining hands along the coastline ..."Hands Across the Sand" - People gather in protest of Florida off-shore oil ...10 ConnectsJoin hands to prevent Gulf drillingSarasota Herald-TribuneA 'human line in the sand'Palm Beach Postall 6 news articles »...
• Palin likens global warming studies to 'snake oil' - San Jose Mercury News8 February 2010, 9:52 pm
  Palin likens global warming studies to 'snake oil'San Jose Mercury NewsAs Alaska North Slope wells dry up, the state is examining offshore drilling for oil and natural gas reserves. Protections for polar bears under the ...and more »...
• CNOOC shares fall on news of purchase - China Daily8 February 2010, 7:35 pm
  BBC NewsCNOOC shares fall on news of purchaseChina DailyCNOOC Ltd shares fell to their lowest in almost a week in Hong Kong trading after a newspaper said China's biggest offshore oil producer may spend as much ...China's CNOOC emerges from shadows, eyes big dealReutersCNOOC to buy stake in oil assets in Uganda for US$2.5 blnChina Knowledge OnlineCnooc Falls After Report of Possible Uganda Oil DealBusinessWeekOil & Gas Journal -Irish Independent -The Fuelcard Peopleall 165 news...
• Supporters cheer Oregon House vote to ban off-shore drilling for 10 years - OregonLive.com8 February 2010, 5:28 pm
  KATUSupporters cheer Oregon House vote to ban off-shore drilling for 10 yearsOregonLive.comSALEM -- Oregon's coastal waters -- at least the 3-mile-wide strip that the state controls -- would remain off-limits to oil ...Oregon House votes to extend ban on offshore drilling for oil and gas for next ...CanadianBusiness.comOregon House Says No to Offshore DrillingThe Portland Mercury (blog)all 16 news articles »...
• Ghana Blocks Exxon Oil-Field Deal - Wall Street Journal8 February 2010, 5:01 pm
  Ghana Blocks Exxon Oil-Field DealWall Street JournalThe government in recent months itself has scouted for partners to work with Ghana's oil company, including state-run China National Offshore Oil Corp. ...and more »...
• Worried environmentalists withdrawing support of expanded oil drilling off ... - Los Angeles Times4 February 2010, 2:05 pm
  Worried environmentalists withdrawing support of expanded oil drilling off ...Los Angeles Times"Here's a group, so well-renowned for trying to end offshore oil drilling, making a claim that it could end all local oil drilling by drilling? ...Eco groups withdraw support of Calif. oil drillingBusinessWeekall 120 news articles »...

Yahoo! Finance: Oil & Gas Drilling & Exploration Industry News

• Unit Corporation Announces Segment Information Regarding 2009 Total Proved Reserves and Production as Well as the Sale of Eight Drilling Rigs (Business Wire)9 February 2010, 7:15 am
  TULSA, Okla.----Unit Corporation announced the following information regarding its exploration segment for 2009 and certain 2010 information. Oil and Natural Gas Segment Information...
• EV Energy Partners Announces Pricing of Public Offering of Common Units (Marketwire)9 February 2010, 6:55 am
  ...
• Nabors Industries taking $274 million charge (at MarketWatch)9 February 2010, 5:17 am
  ...
• Nabors' 4Q2009 Results Expected to Exceed Mean Estimates Excluding Approximately $0.65 in Non-Cash Ceiling Test and Other Lesser Charges (PR Newswire)9 February 2010, 5:00 am
  Nabors Industries Ltd. today announced that it expects its fourth quarter results to modestly exceed mean estimates of $0.16 per diluted share, excluding estimated non-cash, pre-tax charges of approximately $274 million, or $0.65 per diluted share.  The Company's oil and gas segment incurred approximately $255 million of these non-cash, pre-tax charges, the majority of which resulted from year-end ceiling-test adjustments in unconsolidated joint venture entities which utilize the full-cost meth...
• [$$] Gazprom Touts Growth Prospects (at The Wall Street Journal Online)8 February 2010, 5:18 pm
  ...
• Penn West Energy Trust Provides 2009 Income Tax Information to Penn West Unitholders (Marketwire)8 February 2010, 5:14 pm
  ...
• Dow closes below 10,000; Kodiak Oil, M.D.C. up 5% (at bizjournals.com)8 February 2010, 3:05 pm
  ...
• Noble Corporation Board Schedules Annual Meeting; Approves Proposals for Total Capital Reduction Payments of 1.08 CHF (PR Newswire)8 February 2010, 2:05 pm
  ...
• BPZ Energy Announces Closing of $140 Million Convertible Senior Notes (GlobeNewswire)8 February 2010, 2:05 pm
  HOUSTON -- BPZ Resources, Inc., d/b/a BPZ Energy, announced today the closing of its previously reported offering of $140 million principal amount of 6.5% convertible senior notes due March 1, 2015 . The Company also granted to the initial purchaser of the Notes a 30-day option to purchase an additional $21 million aggregate principal amount of the Notes.  The Notes were sold in a private placement to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as...
• Noble Corporation Board Schedules Previously Approved Capital Reduction Payment to Shareholders (PR Newswire)8 February 2010, 2:04 pm
  Noble Corporation today reported that the Company's Board has set the record and payment dates for a payment to shareholders in the form of a capital reduction.  On May 28, 2009, the shareholders of the Company approved a return of capital to shareholders through a reduction in par value in an aggregate amount equal to 0.25 Swiss francs per share, which dividend in the form of par value reduction is to be paid in four installments.  This installment payment is the third of these installmen...

gCaptain External Offshore News

• Lamprell: Two Contract Awards With Total $320.4M Value - Wall Street Journal9 February 2010, 7:12 am
  Lamprell: Two Contract Awards With Total $320.4M ValueWall Street Journal-The vessels are equipped with dynamic positioning, high speed jacking systems, an 800Te crane and a rotary propulsion system that allows the vessels to ...and more »...
• SAL adds dynamic positioning option to new ships - Heavy Lift9 February 2010, 5:11 am
  SAL adds dynamic positioning option to new shipsHeavy LiftThe dynamic positioning feature will allow customers to use these vessels as a combined solution for both transport and offshore installation including ......
• ALP Maritime opens for business and wins Fukada agency business - Heavy Lift9 February 2010, 4:15 am
  ALP Maritime opens for business and wins Fukada agency businessHeavy LiftALP Maritime Services is now marketing the Fukada fleet of semi-submersible barges, floating cranes and offshore support vessels on a worldwide basis. ......
• Noordhoek takes delivery of DP2 diving and construction support vessel - Offshore Shipping Online9 February 2010, 12:55 am
  Offshore Shipping OnlineNoordhoek takes delivery of DP2 diving and construction support vesselOffshore Shipping OnlineThe vessel has Class 2 dynamic positioning and is in compliance with the most demanding maritime and environmental regulations worldwide. ......
• Stratic Energy Corporation - Business Update and 2010 Outlook - Canada NewsWire (press release)9 February 2010, 12:04 am
  Stratic Energy Corporation - Business Update and 2010 OutlookCanada NewsWire (press release)Stratic expects to reapply in the recently announced 26th UK offshore licensing round for some or all of the relinquished acreage, and is in discussions ...and more »...
• Stratic Energy Corporation - Business Update and 2010 Outlook - Canada NewsWire (press release)9 February 2010, 12:04 am
  Stratic Energy Corporation - Business Update and 2010 OutlookCanada NewsWire (press release)Stratic expects to reapply in the recently announced 26th UK offshore licensing round for some or all of the relinquished acreage, and is in discussions ...and more »...
• John Hussman Buys Analog Devices Inc., The Cocacola Company, Transocean Inc ... - GuruFocus.com8 February 2010, 9:38 pm
  John Hussman Buys Analog Devices Inc., The Cocacola Company, Transocean Inc ...GuruFocus.comTransocean LTD., formerly Transocean Inc., is an international provider of offshore contract drilling services for oil and gas wells. Transocean Inc. has a ...and more »...
• D'Urville oil prospector faces opposition - Nelson Mail8 February 2010, 7:00 pm
  D'Urville oil prospector faces oppositionNelson Mail... consents to oil company Australian Worldwide Exploration (AWE) to undertake the exploratory work using a purpose-built semi-submersible rig vessel. ......
• Noble Corp board OKs doubling return to investors - Reuters8 February 2010, 5:17 pm
  Noble Corp board OKs doubling return to investorsReutersLarger rival Transocean Ltd (RIG.N), which is also based in Switzerland, is currently debating what to do with its cash flow in the coming years, ...and more »...
• Det Norske Drills a Duster at PL 476 in North Sea8 February 2010, 5:00 pm
  Det norske, operator of production license 476, has finished drilling of exploration well 6507/11-10. The well was dry and will be permanently plugged and abandoned....

Offshore Energy headlines from www.lloydslist.com

• Floating drill rig owners hit by glut of new tonnage4 February 2010, 5:00 pm
  OWNERS of floating drilling rigs are facing a difficult market this quarter because of the surplus in semi-submersible rigs and drillships following a series of deliveries over the last six months, writes Martyn Wingrove....
• Mermaid’s Asiana delivery brings fleet up to eight4 February 2010, 5:00 pm
  SINGAPORE-based offshore shipowner Mermaid Maritime took delivery of the first of two diving support vessels it had on order from Asian and European shipyards, increasing its fleet to eight ships, writes Martyn Wingrove....
• Tsakos eyes offshore debut with possible drillship order4 February 2010, 5:00 pm
  GREECE’s Tsakos Group is considering making its debut in the offshore industry with a potential project for its first drillships, Lloyd’s List has learned, writes Nigel Lowry in Athens ....
• Floating drill rig ownershit by glut of new tonnage4 February 2010, 5:00 pm
  OWNERS of floating drilling rigs are facing a difficult market this quarter because of the surplus in semi-submersible rigs and drillships following a series of deliveries over the last six months, writes Martyn Wingrove....
• Chevron and Petrobras strike Papa Terra deals4 February 2010, 5:00 pm
  US OIL major Chevron and Brazilian state group Petrobras approved investment of $5.2bn on the Papa Terra oil project in Brazil, to use the first tension-leg platform in the country and a new oil production ship, writes Martyn Wingrove....
• Oil upturn predicted to lead to contracts boom4 February 2010, 5:00 pm
  UP to $11bn of subsea construction contracts could be tendered over the next two years as oil companies increase project developments and reactivate postponed projects in response to the high oil prices....
• Tsakos eyes offshore debut4 February 2010, 3:40 am
  Group in talks with South Korean yards for potential drillship order...
• Live by the sword...3 February 2010, 5:00 pm
  OIL companies operating in West Africa have been put on high alert after one sharp-nosed saboteur punctured a pipeline off Angola. French oil major Total was forced to halt oil exports from the massive Girassol floating production storage and offloading vessel after a renegade swordfish attacked the pipeline that is linked to the tanker loading facility....
• Subsea 7 profits rise as North Sea projects slip2 February 2010, 5:00 pm
  NORWEGIAN offshore shipowner Subsea 7 beat analyst expectations with a 13% rise in profits to $64.5m in the fourth quarter of last year, but warned of a downturn in demand in 2012, writes Martyn Wingrove ....
• Offshore drilling downturn takes toll on Tidewater2 February 2010, 10:24 am
  Profits almost halve in the last three months of 2009...

Riviera Martime Media

• Latest Polarcus newbuild launched at Drydocks World Dubai2 September 2010, 9:09 am
  Drydocks World also owns a well-known shiprepair complex in Dubai, where it additionally builds offshore and related vessel types, among the latest being Polarcus Naila, a seismic ship for Polarcus, w......
• Port seeks new role in North Sea decommissioning sector2 September 2010, 9:09 am
  With the North Sea a mature field and production expected to decline in the long term, ports and harbours that service the offshore oil and gas industry there are seeking opportunities in the decommis......
• IMCA moves to new headquarters2 April 2010, 9:00 am
  The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has moved to larger offices. The new address is: 52 Grosvenor Gardens, London SW1W 0AU, UK. The telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail address, r......
• Shipyard group has expertise offshore and in renewables2 April 2010, 9:00 am
  Drydocks World - Southeast Asia (Drydocks World SEA) does not design any of the vessels that it builds in large numbers, believing that there are plenty of good naval architects around; current plans ......
• DSV is first private sector job2 April 2010, 9:00 am
  Among the latest vessels to be built by Zamil Offshore is the dive support vessel, Algosaibi 51, which was built for Khalifa Abdulrahman Al Gosaibi Diving Co (the contract was the yard’s first i......
• New orders for FarSounder2 April 2010, 9:00 am
  FarSounder has secured new orders for the offshore oil and gas industry. Brittania-U Nigeria Ltd, a medium-sized, fully integrated Nigerian oil and gas company in Victoria Island, Lagos, has purchased......
• ATOM is an ultra compact WROV2 March 2010, 9:00 am
  SMD’s new addition to its range of work-class ROVs, the aptly named ATOM, is an entry level WROV that supersedes the successful Quark and Quasar Compact models. “The design brief for ATOM......
• International focus drives fast-growing Saudi group2 March 2010, 9:00 am
  Almost unaffected by the credit crunch and the global economic recession, Zamil Offshore Services in Saudi Arabia has ambitious plans to expand its shipbuilding activities and to operate OSVs beyond t......
• GL issues new rules for underwater technology2 March 2010, 9:00 am
  Germanischer Lloyd (GL) has upgraded and extended its ‘Rules for Underwater Technology’. Revisions reflect the growing demand for sophisticated regulations covering subsea innovations, in ......
• DOF does deals with Petrobras and Fugro2 March 2010, 9:00 am
  DOF has been awarded three new long-term contracts with a total firm duration of eight years. The total value of the contracts is approximately NKr365 million. Skandi Stolmen will now work on charter......