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Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Accidents

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Involved in Fatal Collision with Fishing Boat Off Puerto Rico

A U.S. Coast Guard cutter was involved in a fatal collision with a small fishing boat off the coast of Puerto Rico on Monday. The accident involved the USCGC

August 10, 2022
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Monday, August 8, 2022
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Shipping

Matson Containership Docks in Anchorage with Lubricant Leak

A Matson containership has been permitted to dock in Anchorage, Alaska after reporting a lubrication leak. Personnel at the Coast Guard Sector Anchorage

August 8, 2022
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Monday, August 1, 2022
Accidents

Six Rescued After Tug Pushing Barges Collides with Powerboats in Texas

Six people were rescued from the water near Goat Island, Texas on Saturday after a tugboat pushing barges collided with two recreational powerboats. U.S. Coast

August 1, 2022
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Friday, July 29, 2022
Coast Guard Investigating Laser Strikes on Lake Ontario Search and Rescue Boats
Shipping

Coast Guard Investigating Laser Strikes on Lake Ontario Search and Rescue Boats

The U.S. Coast Guard and local law enforcement are investigating two recent laser strike incidents against two USCG small boats participating in search and

July 29, 2022
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Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Shipping

Subchater M Milestone: Entire U.S. Towing Vessel Fleet Inspected for Compliance as Phase-In Period Ends

The U.S. Coast Guard is marking the conclusion of the certificate of inspection phase-in period under Subchapter M towing vessel regulations. The long-awaited

July 19, 2022
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Wednesday, July 6, 2022
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Commercial Fishing

Florida Fishing Boat Captain Rescued After Falling Overboard Without a Lifejacket

A Florida fishing boat captain was rescued after spending four hours treading water without lifejacket after he fell overboard off the coast of Panama City,

July 6, 2022
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Saturday, July 2, 2022
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Coast Guard Urges Safety During 4th of July Weekend

NEW ORLEANS — The Coast Guard is urging all mariners to be safe on the water during the Fourth of July weekend. During the holiday, increased traffic on

July 2, 2022
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Friday, July 1, 2022
Austal USA Wins U.S. Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Cutter Construction Contract Worth Up to $3.3 Billion
Shipbuilding

Austal USA Wins U.S. Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Cutter Construction Contract Worth Up to $3.3 Billion

Australian shipbuilder Austal Limited has announced that Austal USA has been awarded a contract for the design and construction of up to 11 Offshore Patrol

July 1, 2022
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Thursday, June 2, 2022
Celebrity Summit Crew Members Medevaced with Chemical Burns Off Virginia Beach
Cruise Ships

Celebrity Summit Crew Members Medevaced with Chemical Burns Off Virginia Beach

The U.S. Coast Guard medevaced two crew members suffering from chemical burns on board a Celebrity cruise ship off of Virginia Beach on Wednesday. The cruise

June 2, 2022
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Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Change of Command: Admiral Linda Fagan Becomes 27th Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard
Defense

Change of Command: Admiral Linda Fagan Becomes 27th Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard

Adm. Karl L. Schultz was relieved as Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard by Adm. Linda L. Fagan during a military change-of-command ceremony presided over by

June 1, 2022
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Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Greek Ship Owner and Operator Plead Guilty to Environmental and Safety Crimes in U.S.
Shipping

Greek Ship Owner and Operator Plead Guilty to Environmental and Safety Crimes in U.S.

The Greek owner and operator of a bulk carrier are facing a criminal penalty of $1 million each after pleading guilty in U.S. federal court on Tuesday to

May 25, 2022
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Accidents

Barge Fire Put Out in Delaware Bay

The massive fire onboard a barge in Delaware Bay has been extinguished after burning for approximately 26 hours, ending what is thought to be the largest

May 25, 2022
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Monday, May 16, 2022
U.S. Coast Guard Suspends Search For More Survivors From Capsized Migrant Vessel Off Puerto Rico
Defense

U.S. Coast Guard Suspends Search For More Survivors From Capsized Migrant Vessel Off Puerto Rico

The U.S. Coast Guard suspended its search for additional survivors from a capsized vessel in Mona Passage waters off Puerto Rico on Sunday after four days

May 16, 2022
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Thursday, May 12, 2022
Admiral Linda Fagan Confirmed as 27th Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard
Defense

Admiral Linda Fagan Confirmed as 27th Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard

The U.S. Senate voted by unanimous consent Wednesday to confirm Admiral Linda Fagan to become the 27th Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard. The confirmation

May 12, 2022
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Friday, April 29, 2022
Interlake Steamship Bulk Carrier ‘Kaye E. Barker’ Grounds in Lake Michigan
Accidents

Interlake Steamship Bulk Carrier ‘Kaye E. Barker’ Grounds in Lake Michigan

The U.S. Coast Guard is responding to a commercial bulk carrier that ran soft aground on a sand bar at the entrance to Muskegon in West Michigan late Thursday.

April 29, 2022
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Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Accidents

Efforts Continue to ‘Save The Sullivans’ in Buffalo

The U.S. Coast Guard and partner agencies are continuing efforts to save the historic USS The Sullivans museum ship after it sank at its pier last week at the

April 19, 2022
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Tuesday, April 12, 2022
ICYMI: Containership Loses Power and Drifts Dangerously Close to Point Reyes, California
Shipping

ICYMI: Containership Loses Power and Drifts Dangerously Close to Point Reyes, California

With all eyes on the Ever Forward stuck in Chesapeake Bay, there was another incident over the weekend that had the potential to escalate into a major maritime

April 12, 2022
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Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Shipping

Passengers Evacuated from Ferry in Straits of Mackinac After Steering Loss

The U.S. Coast Guard and a good samaritan vessel came to the rescue of a Mackinac Island ferry with 144 passengers and four crewmembers aboard lost steering

April 6, 2022
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Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Defense

President Biden Nominates Admiral Linda Fagan to Lead Coast Guard

With confirmation, Admiral Fagan will become the first woman to lead a branch of the U.S. Armed Services. President Joe Biden has nominated Admiral Linda

April 5, 2022
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Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Shipping

Crowley Awarded Military Sealift Command Charter for Ice-Class Tanker

Crowley has been awarded a charter contract from Military Sealift Command to operate the Stena Polaris, an ice-class tanker serving bulk fuel transportation

March 22, 2022
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