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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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Senators Call For Inspector General To Investigate US Coast Guard’s Handling of Sexual Assault Cases

by John Konrad (gCaptain) In today’s U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee hearing, the Coast Guard’s budget

July 13, 2023
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Friday, July 7, 2023
Accidents

Coast Guard Concludes Investigation into Fatal Collision Between USCG Cutter and Fishing Vessel Off Puerto Rico

The U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area has taken final action on its investigation involving the deadly collision between a U.S. Coast Guard cutter and a small

July 7, 2023
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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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U.S. Presidential Candidate DeSantis Calls for Coast Guard, Navy to Interdict Mexico-Bound Ships in Fentanyl Fight

Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis, the current Governor of Florida, is calling for the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard to block Mexican ports to help

June 27, 2023
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Monday, June 26, 2023
Shipping

Titan Disaster Probes Face Tricky Test of Criminal Liability

By Joel Rosenblatt and Teresa Xie (Bloomberg) — US and Canadian officials are looking into what went wrong in a commercial deep-sea adventure and

June 26, 2023
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Saturday, June 24, 2023
U.S. Coast Guard Declares Titan Loss a ‘Major Marine Casualty’
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U.S. Coast Guard Declares Titan Loss a ‘Major Marine Casualty’

The U.S. Coast Guard has declared the loss of the Titan submersible a major marine casualty and will lead a formal investigation into the incident,

June 24, 2023
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Thursday, June 22, 2023
Shipping

Solo Rower Rescued by Tanker in the South Pacific

The solo rower spent weeks aboard a life raft before his rescue. An ocean rower on an around-the-world voyage was rescued by the crew of crude oil tanker last

June 22, 2023
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Friday, June 16, 2023
Shipping

Charter Vessel Sinks After Hitting Rock Near Santa Cruz Island

A Southern California charter boat has sunk after hitting a rock near Santa Cruz Island earlier Thursday morning. All 14 people on board abanded ship and were

June 16, 2023
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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Shipping

Chief Engineer Convicted for Illegal Discharges and Obstruction of Justice

After a five-day jury trial, Chief Engineer Denys Korotkiy has been found guilty of conspiracy to obstruct justice, obstruction of justice, and failure to

June 14, 2023
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Friday, June 2, 2023
Cruise Ships

Coast Guard Suspends Search For Overboard Cruise Ship Passenger Off Florida

The U.S. Coast Guard suspended the search for a missing 35-year-old man who went overboard from a cruise ship 186 miles east of Jacksonville, Florida. Missing

June 2, 2023
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Thursday, May 25, 2023
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National Safe Boating Week Reminds Us of the Dangers Offshore

Amid National Safe Boating Week and Memorial Day Weekend, we are left reminded of the risks that come with holiday fun.  Memorial Day weekend is often

May 25, 2023
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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Accidents

Great Lakes Freighter Mark W. Barker Briefly Grounds on Detroit River

The 639-foot Great Lakes freighter Mark W. Barker grounded Wednesday on Belle Isle on the Detroit River, but was later refloated without incident. The Mark W.

May 17, 2023
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Friday, May 12, 2023
Shipping

U.S. Coast Guard’s Message Migrants: ‘Do Not Take to the Sea’

The U.S. Coast Guard has issued a statement clarifying that the termination of the Title 42 public health order does not affect maritime migration policies.

May 12, 2023
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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Defense

U.S. Coast Guard Seizes $80 Million of Heroin in Gulf of Oman

The U.S. Coast Guard seized $80 million worth of heroin during a May 10 ship inspection in the Gulf of Oman. Using the USCGC Glen Harris, a fast response

May 10, 2023
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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Defense

Columbian Drug Smuggler Dubbed the ‘Prince of Semi-Submersibles’ Sentenced to Federal Prison

A Colombian national who was dubbed the “Prince of Semi-Submersibles” by Colombian media has been sentenced to 20 years and 10 months in U.S.

May 9, 2023
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Friday, May 5, 2023
Accidents

US Coast Guard Issues Warning After Marine Casualty Resulting In $6 Million Loss

The U.S. Coast Guard has issued a marine safety alert, highlighting the dangers of avoiding load line requirements. This warning comes after a recent marine

May 5, 2023
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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
US Coast Guard Helicopter Has Close Call During Harrowing Heavy Weather Medevac
Cruise Ships

US Coast Guard Helicopter Has Close Call During Harrowing Heavy Weather Medevac

A dramatic rescue attempt took place over the weekend as a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter battled harsh weather conditions during a medevac operation

May 2, 2023
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Friday, April 28, 2023
Shipping

Gulf Coast Task Force Cracks Down on Illegal Charter Operations

The Gulf Coast Illegal Charter (GCIC) Task Force, led by the U.S. Coast Guard, has taken action against several voyages across the Gulf Coast throughout March

April 28, 2023
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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Accidents

Coast Guard Suspends Search for Missing Crewboat Crewman Off Louisiana

The Coast Guard has called off its search for a missing crewmember near Port Sulphur, Louisiana. The search, which lasted for approximately 11.5 hours, covered

April 26, 2023
Total Views: 3074

Monday, April 24, 2023
Accidents

Unified Command Responding to ‘Kodiak Enterprise’ Fire Stands Down

The Unified Command responding to the fire aboard the fishing vessel Kodiak Enterprise in the Hylebos Waterway in Tacoma, Washington has stood down. The

April 24, 2023
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Thursday, April 20, 2023
Shipping

Search Suspended for Missing American Sailors Off Mexico

The Mexican Navy (SEMAR) has suspended its search for three American mariners aboard the sailing vessel Ocean Bound, which was last heard from on April 4 near

April 20, 2023
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