u.s. coast guard


Friday, September 28, 2018
Offshore Patrol Cutter Drawing
Shipbuilding

U.S. Coast Guard Green Lights Construction of First Offshore Patrol Cutter at Eastern Shipbuilding

The Coast Guard on Friday exercised its contract options with Eastern Shipbuilding Group to start construction of the lead offshore patrol cutter (OPC) in

September 28, 2018
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Saturday, July 14, 2018
Accidents

Four Rescued, Two Missing After Boat Collides with Oyster Barge and Tug in Virginia

The U.S. Coast Guard and other state and local agencies are searching for two people missing after their recreational boat, with six people

July 14, 2018
Total Views: 93

Friday, June 1, 2018
Adm. Karl Schultz Becomes 26th Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard
News

Adm. Karl Schultz Becomes 26th Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard

Admiral Paul F. Zukunft was relieved as commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard by Admiral Karl Schultz during a military change-of-command ceremony held Friday at

June 1, 2018
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Wednesday, February 7, 2018
uscgc polar star
Defense

America’s Only Heavy Icebreaker Experienced Flooding, Engine Failure During Annual Antarctic Supply Mission

The United States’ only operational heavy icebreaker suffered both flooding and engine failure during this year’s icebreaking mission to

February 7, 2018
Total Views: 212

Friday, February 2, 2018
canadian coast guard icebreaking
News

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

February 2, 2018
Total Views: 110

Tuesday, August 1, 2017
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Interesting

Coast Guard Commandant ‘Will Not Break Faith’ on Commitment to Transgender Service Members

The Commandant of the United States Coast Guard, Admiral Paul Zukunft, says he remains committed to supporting the small number of openly transgender members

August 1, 2017
Total Views: 107

Thursday, April 13, 2017
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News

U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Highlights National Security Missions, Budget Concerns

By Lisa Ferdinando (DoD News) – As a unique instrument of national security, the U.S. Coast Guard works in a broad spectrum of areas to secure

April 13, 2017
Total Views: 62

Thursday, February 23, 2017
uscg icebreaker polar star
Defense

U.S. Coast Guard Awards Heavy Polar Icebreaker Contracts

The U.S. Coast Guard on Wednesday awarded five firm fixed-price contracts for heavy polar icebreaker design studies and analysis. The contracts were awarded to

February 23, 2017
Total Views: 126

Friday, January 27, 2017
U.S. Coast Guard Remembers Lives Lost in ‘Blackthorn’ Collision, Its Worst-Ever Peacetime Disaster
Shipping News

U.S. Coast Guard Remembers Lives Lost in ‘Blackthorn’ Collision, Its Worst-Ever Peacetime Disaster

The U.S. Coast Guard held a memorial service Friday in remembrance of the 23 lives lost after the Coast Guard Cutter Blackthorn collided with tanker and sank

January 27, 2017
Total Views: 807

Monday, December 5, 2016
Coast Guard Kicks Off ‘Alaska Juris’ Investigation Hearing
News

Coast Guard Kicks Off ‘Alaska Juris’ Investigation Hearing

The U.S. Coast Guard on Monday kicked off a public hearing on its investigation into the abandoning and sinking of the fishing vessel Alaska

December 5, 2016
Total Views: 104

Thursday, October 27, 2016
Search Called Off for Professional Solo-Sailor Missing in the Pacific
Shipping News

Search Called Off for Professional Solo-Sailor Missing in the Pacific

The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended the active search for a professional Chinese sailor who is believed to have fallen overboard while sailing his 97-foot

October 27, 2016
Total Views: 87