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Thursday, January 17, 2013
USS Guardian philippines aground
Grounding Incidents

USS Guardian is Fully Bricked Up and Getting Battered on Philippine Reef [IMAGE]

Friday Update: Crew removed as salvors get to work. *Update: The above image was sent to us last night by a confidential source Original story: While at a

January 17, 2013
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Tuesday, January 15, 2013
westpac express austal msc
Defense

Military Sealift Command Extends Charter for Austal Catamaran

101-meter catamaran will continue to support the operations of the United States Marine Corps’ Third Marine Expeditionary Force The United States

January 15, 2013
Total Views: 106

Friday, January 11, 2013
Class Titan Receives Expanded Authorization in U.S.
USCG

Class Titan Receives Expanded Authorization in U.S.

The world’s largest classification society, ClassNK, announced Friday that it has been granted expanded authorization from the United States Coast Guard

January 11, 2013
Total Views: 53

Thursday, January 10, 2013
uss jacksonville fast attack submarine
Collision

US Navy Submarine Gives Love Tap to Fishing Boat, Damages Periscope

WASHINGTON – A nuclear-powered U.S. attack submarine struck a suspected fishing vessel shortly after passing through the Strait of Hormuz in the Gulf on

January 10, 2013
Total Views: 179

Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Seastreak Wall Street – NYC Fast Ferry Damage [PHOTOS]
Incidents

Seastreak Wall Street – NYC Fast Ferry Damage [PHOTOS]

The United States Coast Guard has begun to investigate today’s commuter ferry incident. The incident occurred in New York City early this morning when

January 9, 2013
Total Views: 63

Thursday, January 3, 2013
usace thebes rock removal
Defense

With $2.8 Billion in Cargo at Stake, US Army Clears Rocks to Keep Mississippi River Navigable

The drought-depleted Mississippi River will remain safe for barge traffic at least for the next week and possibly until Jan. 26, as the U.S. Army Corps of

January 3, 2013
Total Views: 90

Monday, December 31, 2012
USCG’s Top 10 Rescue Videos of 2012
USCG

USCG’s Top 10 Rescue Videos of 2012

Here is a recap of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Top 10 Rescue Videos of 2012. Remember, the USCG needs help narrowing down the 10 videos to one lucky winner

December 31, 2012
Total Views: 70

Thursday, December 27, 2012
If You Don’t Like Heavy Surf Compilations, Don’t Watch the USCG’s Day 6 Rescue Video
USCG

If You Don’t Like Heavy Surf Compilations, Don’t Watch the USCG’s Day 6 Rescue Video

Let’s get real though, who doesn’t like heavy surf videos? I guess technically we should try to stay impartial when it comes to contests, and

December 27, 2012
Total Views: 33

noble discoverer drillship
News

US Coast Guard Notes Safety and Propulsion Deficiencies on Arctic-Bound Drillship

Noble Corp. (NE) said it is working to rectify deficiencies and maintenance issues the U.S. Coast Guard found with its Noble Discoverer drillship, located

December 27, 2012
Total Views: 103

Friday, December 21, 2012
Shipyard Video of The Day – Heavy Lift Time-Lapse at Bath Iron Works
Navy

Shipyard Video of The Day – Heavy Lift Time-Lapse at Bath Iron Works

Ahhh, two of our favorite things… heavy lift and timelapse! On December 14, 2012 the 900 ton deckhouse for the U.S. Navy’s future USS Zumwalt (DDG

December 21, 2012
Total Views: 238

“Common Sense” Coast Guard Bill Signed Into Law
USCG

“Common Sense” Coast Guard Bill Signed Into Law

Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2012 (H.R. 2838) Signed Into Law by President Obama House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Release:

December 21, 2012
Total Views: 29

Wednesday, December 19, 2012
U.S. Navy Under Fire for Flammable Uniforms
Navy

U.S. Navy Under Fire for Flammable Uniforms

The U.S. Navy has come under fire this week after it was revealed that its uniforms are extremely flammable and, in some cases, can actually lead to more

December 19, 2012
Total Views: 569

Monday, December 17, 2012
‘Tis the Season: USCG Releases 2012 Highlight Video, Competition
Interesting

‘Tis the Season: USCG Releases 2012 Highlight Video, Competition

2012 must be coming to an end because the U.S. Coast Guard has just released the year’s rescue highlight reel compilation! Check it out below: The USCG

December 17, 2012
Total Views: 60

Thursday, December 13, 2012
Key Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Bill Clears Senate, Heads for President’s Desk
USCG

Key Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Bill Clears Senate, Heads for President’s Desk

Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2012 (H.R. 2838) Sent to the President House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Release: Washington,

December 13, 2012
Total Views: 61

Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Hurricane Sandy Cleanup: Tanker Removed from Staten Island Street
Interesting

Hurricane Sandy Cleanup: Tanker Removed from Staten Island Street

Remember this? The U.S. Coast Guard has confirmed that salvage crews on Tuesday successfully lifted the 184-foot John B Caddell tanker off a Staten Island

December 12, 2012
Total Views: 240

Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Bulker Damaged in Pier Allision
USCG

Bulker Damaged in Pier Allision

A 730-foot Canadian-flagged bulk carrier was damaged Tuesday after alliding with a pier along the Maumee River near Toledo, OH. The U.S. Coast Guard says that

December 11, 2012
Total Views: 79

Monday, December 10, 2012
CGC Halibut Lifering
Blog

Bravery At Sea: Turning Towards The Dangerous And Unexpected

Southern California brings images of convertibles twisting along coastal highways, miles of superb beaches and near perfect weather. The description is

December 10, 2012
Total Views: 339

Friday, December 7, 2012
Today We Remember Pearl Harbor – 71st Anniversary
Navy

Today We Remember Pearl Harbor – 71st Anniversary

It’s been 71 years since Japan attacked the U.S. military base at Pearl Harbor, the single catastrophic event that launched the United States into World

December 7, 2012
Total Views: 44

Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Two Charged in Death of Coast Guard Officer
USCG

Two Charged in Death of Coast Guard Officer

By Dan Whitcomb LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Two Mexican nationals were charged on Monday in the death of a U.S. Coast Guard petty officer who was thrown

December 4, 2012
Total Views: 69

Sunday, December 2, 2012
uscg cutter halibut
Collision

US Coast Guardsman Killed in Hit-n-Run Collision with Alleged Drug Smuggler

U. S. Coast Guard Boatswain’s Mate Chief Petty Officer Terrell Horne died this morning from injuries sustained during a hit-and-run collision at sea

December 2, 2012
Total Views: 223