International classification society ABS has been awarded the contract to provide classification and certification services for the Canadian Coast Guard's entire existing fleet of 114 vessels as well as future vessel acquisitions. Coupled with a similar contract awarded in 2017 covering the Royal Canadian Navy's non-combatant vessels, Houston-based ABS says the Coast … [Read more...]
Bulk Carrier Under Tow After Losing Steering Off Nova Scotia
A 143-meter bulk carrier is under tow back to port after losing steering off Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. The vessel, the Barbados-flagged Nordika Desgagnes, was sailing from Montreal on Thursday when it suffered a steering gear failure, requiring the vessel to be towed. The Canadian Coast Guard Ship Sir Wilfred Grenfell was on scene providing assistance. The owner of … [Read more...]
Canadian Coast Guard Cutter Back in Port After Taking on Water Off Newfoundland
The Canadian Coast Guard patrol cutter CCGS Cygnus arrived safely into St. John's today following reports that it was taking on water a few hundred miles off the coast of Newfoundland. The Canadian Coast Guard confirmed via Twitter that the CCGS experienced water ingress on Thursday while approximately 260 nautical miles east of Newfoundland. The vessel was reported … [Read more...]
U.S., Canadian Coast Guard Renew to Icebreaking Partnership on Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway
The U.S. and Canadian Coast Guard have renewed an icebreaking partnership in the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway marine transportation system with the signing last month of an updated Memorandum of Understanding between their agencies. The renewed United States/Canadian Coast Guard MOU strengthens the mutual commitment for ensuring vital icebreaking operations in the … [Read more...]
Drug Cartels Deploy New Stealthy Boats To America’s Pacific Shore
Since the tragic death of U. S. Coast Guard Boatswain’s Mate Chief Petty Officer Terrell five years ago the efforts of cartels to smuggle drugs with the use of small high-speed panga boats has only intensified... and now the cartels have a new weapon they are using to invade America's Pacific Coast. The Coast Guard offloaded more than 47,000 pounds of cocaine … [Read more...]