Join our crew and become one of the 109,021 members that receive our newsletter.

USCG

Get the latest news and updates related to the United States Coast Guard, including maritime regulations, rescue operations, and national security policies.


Thursday, July 15, 2010
USCG

USCG eliminates manning exemption for US Flagged Purse Seiners

Effective as of July 12, an important and controversial statutory exemption expired, opening doors for U.S. mariners to take back multiple positions formerly

July 15, 2010
Total Views: 55

Thursday, July 8, 2010
USCG

Finally! Merchant Mariner Certificates Suitable for Framing

Return those scanners and Photoshop for Dumbies books everyone, the USCG set to release a printable, frameable and traditional MMC! After what we’re sure

July 8, 2010
Total Views: 1642

Sunday, June 13, 2010
Lifesaving Incidents

Remembering USCGC ESCANABA (WPG 77)

by 1/c Heather Johanson For many, June 13th is a day just like any other. However, for the crew of the USCGC ESCANABA(WMEC 907) and the citizens of Grand

June 13, 2010
Total Views: 230

Friday, June 11, 2010
Oil Spill

NIC Welcomes OSHA To The Gulf – But Do Mariners?

In the testimony of Steven Tink, BP head of Health, Safety and the Environment, gCaptain was critical of his wide knowledge of OSHA regulations, regualtions

June 11, 2010
Total Views: 33

Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Marine Salvage

Salvage of the Deepwater Horizon

While many engineers are focusing on ways to plug the gusher in the Gulf of Mexico, some are still focussing on raising critical parts of the sunken Deepwater

June 9, 2010
Total Views: 399

Wednesday, June 2, 2010
USCG

Wrong About Everything – Video

Wrong About Everything (sample) from Mario Vittone on Vimeo. gCaptain contributor Mario Vittone taught us that we’re wrong about flares, cold water and

June 2, 2010
Total Views: 34

Tuesday, May 25, 2010
USCG

Adm. Robert J. Papp, Jr., assumes command as the 24th commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard

In a change of command ceremony held today at Fort Lesley J. McNair in Washington, D.C., Adm. Robert J. Papp, Jr. assumed command as the 24th Commandant of the

May 25, 2010
Total Views: 48

Friday, April 2, 2010
Lifesaving Incidents

“I Am Amver” Video Project

In efforts to expand IMO’s 2010 “Year of the Seafarer” campaign, the good folks at Amver are recognizing all those who make the Amver system

April 2, 2010
Total Views: 29

USCG

Top 10 Recent Failures Of The USCG – Part 2

In the continuation of my article “Top 10 Recent Failures Of The USCG – Part 1” here is a list of the remaining modern-day failures: Periodic

April 2, 2010
Total Views: 257

Wednesday, March 31, 2010
USCG

Top 10 Recent Failures Of The USCG – Part 1

After making my decision to pursue a life at sea and accept an invitation to study in Annapolis my father said, “The Navy practices while the Coast Guard

March 31, 2010
Total Views: 288

Friday, March 26, 2010
caspien-sea-monster-soviet-hovercraft
Interesting

Caspian Sea Monster – World’s Fastest Ship OR Largest Plane?

  From the gCaptain Archive: World’s Fastest Ship OR Largest Plane? Thrilling Wonder brings us the story of The Caspian Sea Monster. Built during

March 26, 2010
Total Views: 202

Friday, February 26, 2010
USCG

Lawmakers blast Coast Guard budget proposal

By Susan Schept – Navy Times Staff writer Thursday Feb 25, 2010 20:04:27 EST Lawmakers from both parties had choice words for the Obama

February 26, 2010
Total Views: 18

Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Oil Spill

Dredge Overturns near La Push, Washington – Photos

SEATTLE – The barge Bar Fly sits partially submerged and surrounded by containment boom near La Push, Wash., in the Quillayute River Feb. 23, 2010. The

February 24, 2010
Total Views: 45

Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Uncategorized

Admiral Thad Allen Delivers Fourth and Final State of the Coast Guard Address – Full Transcript

U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Thad Allen delivered his fourth and final State of the Coast Guard address at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.,

February 16, 2010
Total Views: 38

Thursday, February 11, 2010
USCG

Amver Releases New iPhone App

Right on the heals of gCaptain’s very own iPhone app, Amver has entered into the world mobile based technology (or in my opinion convenience based

February 11, 2010
Total Views: 33

Friday, February 5, 2010
USCG

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

February 5, 2010
Total Views: 11

Saturday, January 30, 2010
Merchant Marine

Prepositioned For Disaster – Lessons From Military Sealift Command

From hurricanes to tsunami’s earthquakes, today’s levels of population growth coupled with global climate change is putting an increasing number of

January 30, 2010
Total Views: 30

Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Incidents

Maritime Support Of Haiti – The Ships

The following diagram shows all known US and Canadian maritime assets currently deployed on earthquake support missions in Haiti. Click HERE to download the

January 20, 2010
Total Views: 48

Tuesday, January 5, 2010
USCG

2009 USCG Video of the Year Competition – What’s your favorite?

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

January 5, 2010
Total Views: 7

Wednesday, December 16, 2009
USCG

USCG Releases Top 11 Rescue Videos of 2009

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

December 16, 2009
Total Views: 77
close

JOIN OUR CREW

Maritime and offshore news trusted by our 109,021 members delivered daily straight to your inbox.