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Wednesday, January 5, 2022
Bridge Allision in Southeast Louisiana Being Investigated as Major Marine Casualty
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Bridge Allision in Southeast Louisiana Being Investigated as Major Marine Casualty

The U.S. Coast Guard and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigators are investigating a barge allision with the Bayou Ramos Bridge near Morgan

January 5, 2022
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Monday, January 3, 2022
Containership Crew Rescues 19 Cubans Off Florida Keys
Shipping

Containership Crew Rescues 19 Cubans Off Florida Keys

The crew of a Liberian-flagged containership rescued 19 Cubans off the Florida Keys on Friday. The crew of the MV Methoni contacted Sector Key West Command

January 3, 2022
Total Views: 2627

Artist rendering of the Polar Security Cutter. Credit: Bollinger Shipyards
Defense

Halter Marine Awarded Contract for Second Polar Security Cutter Icebreaker for U.S. Coast Guard

Pascagoula, Mississippi-based Halter Marine has been awarded the contract for the construction of the second U.S. Coast Guard Polar Security Cutter (PSC).

January 3, 2022
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The commercial dive boat Conception at sunrise prior to sinking, September 2, 2019. (Source: Ventura County Fire Department)
Cruise Ships

USCG to Issue Interim Rules to Improve Small Passenger Vessel Safety After Conception Dive Boat Tragedy

The U.S. Coast Guard has announced its intention to issue a set of interim rules on certain covered small passenger vessels, the first step to implementing the

January 3, 2022
Total Views: 3056

Friday, December 17, 2021
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Shipping

Coast Guard: Sexual Assault On U.S. Ships Is A Crime That Must Be Reported

The U.S. Coast Guard has issued a Marine Safety Information Bulletin reminding mariners that sexual assault is a crime and that it must be reported to the

December 17, 2021
Total Views: 2147

Thursday, December 9, 2021
Coast Guard Keeping Busy as Dungeness Crab Season Gets Off To Rocky Start
Commercial Fishing

Coast Guard Keeping Busy as Dungeness Crab Season Gets Off To Rocky Start

Dungeness crab season is off to a rocky start. U.S. Coast Guard crew across the Pacific Northwest have towed 10 disabled or distressed commercial fishing

December 9, 2021
Total Views: 10237

Tuesday, December 7, 2021
United States Coast Guard officer with his back turned
Shipping

Coast Guard Ready to Pursue Investigations of Sexual Assault on US-Flagged Ships, Urges Timely Reporting

The U.S. Coast Guard says it stands ready to pursue and prosecute cases of sexual assault on board U.S.-flagged vessels and is encouraging timely reporting to

December 7, 2021
Total Views: 1936

Friday, November 26, 2021
U.S. Coast Guard Offloads $504 Million Worth of Seized Drugs in Port Everglades
Defense

U.S. Coast Guard Offloads $504 Million Worth of Seized Drugs in Port Everglades

The U.S. Coast Guard this week offloaded approximately 26,250 pounds of cocaine and 3,700 pounds of marijuana from the USCGC Hamilton, marking the largest drug

November 26, 2021
Total Views: 6006

Wednesday, November 24, 2021
Coast Guard Honors Ralph Berry, First African American Diver
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Coast Guard Honors Ralph Berry, First African American Diver

ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. — The Coast Guard honored Ralph Berry, the service’s first African American diver, Tuesday, in a ceremony at Coast Guard Air

November 24, 2021
Total Views: 1302

Tuesday, November 23, 2021
USCG Ukrainian Navy Ships
USCG

US Coast Guard Donates Patrol Boats To Ukraine

KYIV, Nov 23 (Reuters) – Two refitted former U.S. Coast Guard patrol boats intended to bolster the Ukrainian navy have arrived at the Ukrainian Black Sea

November 23, 2021
Total Views: 4446

Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Bulk Carrier Crew Rescues Commercial Fishermen Off Monterey After Vessel Catches Fire
Shipping

Bulk Carrier Crew Rescues Commercial Fishermen Off Monterey After Vessel Catches Fire

The crew of a Reederei Nord bulk carrier came to the rescue of seven commercial fishermen after their vessel caught fire approximately 350 miles west of

November 10, 2021
Total Views: 2268

Coast Guard, NTSB Release Images of Sunken FV Emmy Rose
Accidents

Coast Guard, NTSB Release Images of Sunken FV Emmy Rose

 The U.S. Coast Guard and National Transportation Safety Board continue to investigate the sinking of the commercial fishing vessel Emmy Rose, releasing new

November 10, 2021
Total Views: 3399

Sunday, October 31, 2021
When Your Dog Is Happy To See You After A 102 Day Deployment
Photo

When Your Dog Is Happy To See You After A 102 Day Deployment

ALAMEDA, CA, UNITED STATES Coast Guard Cutter Munro (WMSL 755) crewmember Petty Officer 2nd Class Kurt Chlebek, a boatswains mate, is greeted by his dog after

October 31, 2021
Total Views: 2249

Saturday, October 23, 2021
ZIM Kingston On Fire Off Victoria, BC After Losing Containers in Heavy Seas
Accidents

ZIM Kingston On Fire Off Victoria, BC After Losing Containers in Heavy Seas

Update: 16 people have been evacuated from ZIM Kingston and the situation remains “dynamic,” the Canadian Coast Guard said in a late night update

October 23, 2021
Total Views: 22696

Friday, October 15, 2021
Shipwreck of Famed US Revenue Cutter Bear Located Off Nova Scotia
Defense

Shipwreck of Famed US Revenue Cutter Bear Located Off Nova Scotia

After decades of searching, researchers from the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and Coast Guard have located the underwater shipwreck of

October 15, 2021
Total Views: 4181

Wednesday, September 29, 2021
stingray
Commercial Fishing

Commercial Fisherman Medevaced After Stingray Sting Off Long Island

A crew member from a Rhode Island-based fishing vessel had to be medevaced over the weekend after being struck by a stingray off Long Island, New York, the

September 29, 2021
Total Views: 3130

Sunday, September 26, 2021
Many Local Waterways Are Still Obstructed By Debris And Potential Sunken Hazards Post Hurricane Ida
USCG

Many Local Waterways Are Still Obstructed By Debris And Potential Sunken Hazards Post Hurricane Ida

NEW ORLEANS — The Coast Guard continues to respond to impacts to the waterways and assess the environmental threats across Southeast Louisiana Saturday,

September 26, 2021
Total Views: 1737

Saturday, September 25, 2021
Coast Guard Monitoring Backlog of Containerships at Puget Sound Anchorages
Ports

Coast Guard Monitoring Backlog of Containerships at Puget Sound Anchorages

Puget Sound anchorages are filling up. The U.S. Coast Guard said this week it is monitoring a backlog of containerships anchored in the greater Puget Sound

September 25, 2021
Total Views: 7220

Wednesday, September 15, 2021
‘Great News’ For Great Lakes as House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Approves $1 Billion for U.S. Coast Guard Infrastructure, Heavy Icebreaker
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‘Great News’ For Great Lakes as House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Approves $1 Billion for U.S. Coast Guard Infrastructure, Heavy Icebreaker

The U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on Tuesday approved $1 billion for U.S. Coast Guard shore side infrastructure nationwide and $350

September 15, 2021
Total Views: 2961

Friday, September 10, 2021
Coast Guard Continues Effort to Re-Open Waterways Impacted by Hurricane Ida
Marine Weather

Coast Guard Continues Effort to Re-Open Waterways Impacted by Hurricane Ida

The U.S. Coast Guard is continuing to respond to impacts to waterways and assess the environmental threats across Southeast Louisiana nearly two weeks

September 10, 2021
Total Views: 1283