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Friday, August 9, 2024
Defense

U.S. Coast Guard Arctic Presence Goes Up in Smoke As Icebreaker Healy Suffers Fire

By Malte Humpert (gCaptain) – U.S. Coast Guard presence in the Arctic has taken another hit. Icebreaker USCGC Healy suffered an engineering compartment

August 9, 2024
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Thursday, July 11, 2024
Defense

U.S. Coast Guard Encounters Chinese Military Ships in Bering Sea

The U.S. Coast Guard encountered multiple military ships from the People’s Republic of China in the Bering Sea over the weekend. On Saturday and Sunday, the

July 11, 2024
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Thursday, June 27, 2024
Rear Adm. Douglas Schofield, commander, Coast Guard Seventh District, presents a Meritorious Public Service Award to Christopher Thornton with the Charleston Branch Pilots Association for his commendable actions related to the uncontrolled acceleration of the MSC Michigan VII at the Charleston Branch Pilots Station in Charleston, South Carolina, June 26, 2024. U.S. Coast Guard Photo
Shipping

Charleston Pilot Honored for Saving Runaway Ship

Charleston pilot, Christopher Thornton, was honored with the Meritorious Public Service Award by the U.S. Coast Guard on Wednesday for his heroic actions in

June 27, 2024
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Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Accidents

Coast Guard Investigation into Titan Submersible Disaster Delayed

The U.S. Coast Guard says its investigation into the tragic loss of the Titan submersible on June 18, 2023, will take longer than expected as we approach the

June 18, 2024
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Monday, June 10, 2024
Accidents

Bulk Carrier Safely Escorted to Thunder Bay After Flooding Incident on Lake Superior

The Canadian-flagged M/V Michipicoten, a 689-foot bulk carrier carrying taconite, was safely escorted to Thunder Bay, Ontario, after experiencing significant

June 10, 2024
Total Views: 3157

Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Shipping

USCG Approves First Hydrogen-Powered Ferry to Operate in U.S. Waters

SWITCH Maritime has received a Certificate of Inspection from the U.S. Coast Guard for its zero-emission hydrogen-fueled ferry, the Sea Change, marking a

May 22, 2024
Total Views: 1829

Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Accidents

Crabbing Vessel Sinks at Seattle Pier

A 91-foot crabbing vessel named North American sank at a pier in Seattle early Tuesday morning, triggering a response from the U.S. Coast Guard and several

May 14, 2024
Total Views: 4431

Thursday, May 9, 2024
Accidents

Fire on ‘Kodiak Enterprise’ Triggers Calls for Improved Onboard Safety Systems

A six-day inferno aboard the Kodiak Enterprise, which broke out in the dry stores room, was made worse due inadquate fire notifications that led to a delay in

May 9, 2024
Total Views: 3336

Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Shipping

U.S. Coast Guard Extends Merchant Mariner Credential Renewal Period

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has announced an extension of the renewal grace period for expired merchant mariner credentials (MMC) in response to the recent

May 8, 2024
Total Views: 4362

Defense

Coast Guard to Start Polar Cutter Construction Before Finalizing Design, Despite Recommendation

By Malte Humpert (gCaptain) – A congressional hearing about the state of the Coast Guard’s Polar Security Cutter program revealed ongoing design

May 8, 2024
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Monday, May 6, 2024
Shipbuilding

Hydrogen-Powered Towboat Project Receives Key USCG Approval

Maritime Partners has received a Design Basis Agreement from the U.S. Coast Guard for the M/V Hydrogen One towboat. The Hydrogen One will be use e1 Marine

May 6, 2024
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Friday, May 3, 2024
Defense

U.S. Coast Guard Polar Security Cutter Program Faces Substantial Cost Overrun and Delay Until 2029

By Malte Humpert (gCaptain) – The U.S. Coast Guard’s Polar Security Cutter program intended to renew the service’s aging icebreaker fleet continues

May 3, 2024
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Thursday, April 11, 2024
Shipping

Stranded Mariners Rescued After Week on Deserted Western Pacific Island

Three mariners, who were stranded for over a week on the deserted Pikelot Atoll in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), were rescued on April 9, 2024,

April 11, 2024
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Shipping

U.S. and Canada Sign Historic Agreement to Boost Vessel Traffic Services in the Great Lakes Region

U.S. and Canadian authorities have signed Cooperative Vessel traffic Service (CVTS) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at bolstering the safety and

April 11, 2024
Total Views: 1115

Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Defense

U.S. Coast Guard Says Boardings of Chinese Fishing Vessels in South Pacific Legal

SYDNEY/WELLINGTON, April 10 (Reuters) – The U.S. Coast Guard has rejected comments by a Chinese diplomat that its recent boardings of

April 10, 2024
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Monday, April 8, 2024
Defense

U.S. Forces Take Down Narco Sub in Atlantic Ocean

A specialized U.S. Coast Guard law enforcement unit embarked on USS Leyte Gulf, a Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser, successfully intercepted and seized

April 8, 2024
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Friday, April 5, 2024
Shipping

U.S. Coast Guard Icebreaker ‘Polar Star’ Returns from 27th Antarctic Deployment

The U.S. Coast Guard icebreaker USCGC Polar Star and its crew have returned to the U.S. after a 138-day deployment to Antarctica. This year marked the Polar

April 5, 2024
Total Views: 2325

Thursday, March 28, 2024
Accidents

US-Flag Laker Suffers ‘Marine Casualty’ in Michigan

A U.S.-flagged cargo vessel, the American Mariner, collided with the Mud Lake Junction Light in Munuscong Lake, Michigan, earlier today. The U.S. Coast

March 28, 2024
Total Views: 3006

Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Shipping

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter ‘Sea Dog’ Damaged in Transit

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Sea Dog (WPB 87373) was damaged during a transit of the St. Marys River near Jacksonville, Florida on Monday. The Coast Guard said

March 27, 2024
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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Defense

Bipartisan Coast Guard Authorization Bill Includes Protections for Sexual Assault and Harassment

The bipartisan Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024 has been introduced to authorize funding and strengthen the U.S. Coast Guard, aiming to enhance missions

March 13, 2024
Total Views: 1329
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