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U.S. Shipyards Fight to Return Icebreakers to Service 12/6/2011 7:05:18 AM The Polar Sea heavy icebreaker that the U.S. Coast Guard plans to mothball is in excellent condition and could be returned to active service in two years, giving the government a decade or more to search for longer-term solutions, a  representative of America’s shipyards told Congress last week... CG Auxiliary Rescue Research Vessel Passengers 9/27/2011 9:36:42 AM   cut Oceanis photo_web.JPG Photo courtesy Rande Wilson A U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary operations vessel rescued nine children and one adult from the 40’ R/V Oceanic, which had run hard aground in Norwalk Harbor this afternoon.  The “Otter” a Coast Guard Auxiliary... Domestic Maritime Industry Salute USCG 8/4/2011 11:11:51 AM U.S.-flag vessel operators and allied industries engaged in domestic waterborne commerce today recognized the vital role the U.S. Coast Guard plays in keeping America’s waters safe and secure.  The salute comes on the 221st anniversary of the legislation that established the Revenue Cutter Service, the forerunner of today’s U... Coast Guard Officers Attend NTSB Hearing 7/13/2011 10:44:56 AM Officers from the Coast Guard’s office of investigations and casualty analysis attended a hearing of the National Transportation Safety Board which outlined findings and recommendations related to recent accidents involving Coast Guard vessels, including the fatal collision with a recreational... USCG Sector N. New England Change of Command 6/27/2011 10:09:41 AM Sector Northern New England color guard members conclude the change of command ceremony for Capt. James McPherson and Capt. Christopher Roberge at Cape Elizabeth Middle School Friday, June 24, 2011. Rear Adm. Daniel Neptun, commander of the 1st Coast Guard District, presided over the ceremony. The change... Report on USCG Offshore Vessel Inspections 6/23/2011 10:46:52 AM The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) release the report of its examination of the Coast Guard’s Offshore Vessel Inspection Program. It found that 99% of such inspections were conducted by qualified personnel and did not identify any instances of uninspected offshore vessels... USCG Sector Northern New England Change of Command 6/21/2011 10:39:17 AM U.S. Coast Guard Sector Northern New England’s crew will receive a new commander during a change of command ceremony at 11:00 a.m., June 24, 2011 at the Portland Head Light in Fort Williams Park.   Rear Adm. Daniel Neptun, commander of the 1st Coast Guard District, will preside over the ceremony... ADM Papp Testifies on U.S. Coast Guard Security Capabilities 6/15/2011 10:17:09 AM ADM Robert J. Papp, USCG Commandant, testified on Coast Guard maritime security capabilities before the House Committee on Homeland Security Subcommittee on Boarder & Maritime Security, June 14 2011:   INTRODUCTION Good morning Chairman Miller, Ranking Member Cuellar, and distinguished Members of the Subcommittee... Barge Industry Takes Extra Precautions During Flooding 5/30/2011 6:09:04 AM The American Waterways Operators (AWO), the national trade association for the U.S. tugboat, towboat and barge industry, announced that following consultations with the U. S. Coast Guard and the Army Corps of Engineers, the industry is establishing new and additional voluntary precautions for safe transit... USCG Responds to Rising Water on Inland Rivers 5/12/2011 10:53:44 AM The Coast Guard has stood up a Maritime Transportation System Recovery Unit, Tuesday, in response to rising water levels on the Inland River System that have impacted commercial traffic.   The MTSRU is comprised of experts in maritime mobility, incident response and port operations who... USCG Reorganizes Sector North Carolina 5/10/2011 10:26:30 AM The U.S. Coast Guard issued a final rule reorganizing Sector North Carolina.  Effective immediately, the headquarters for Sector North Carolina is moving from Fort Macon to Wilmington.  Marine Safety Unit Wilmington is being disestablished as a separate unit.  76 Fed. Reg. 26603  (May 9, 2011)... Mississippi Barge Traffic Continues Despite High Waters 5/9/2011 10:43:40 AM Traffic coming down the Mississippi has not yet been restricted, but a U.S. Coast Guard official told the Natchez Democrat that could change at any time. Even with the high river levels, there are currently no restrictions on water traffic near Natchez and Vidalia, on the lower Mississippi. The Coast Guard is constantly watching the river... USACE Photo: Flood Response 5/4/2011 10:47:46 AM U.S. Army Corps of Engineers vessels and crews prepare to conduct flood response operations with Coast Guard response boat crews along the banks of the Mississippi River, May 1, 2011. The USACE and the Coast Guard are working with various states and agencies to minimize damage to property, structures... USCG Photo: Russian Anchorage Meeting 4/21/2011 10:41:48 AM Rear Adm. Christopher Colvin, commander 17th Coast Guard District, Russian Lt. Gen. Raphael Alexeseevich Daerbaev, the chief of the Northeast Border Directorate of the Federal Security Service of Russia, shake hands after signing letters of understanding towards continued communication and cooperation... Maritime and Coastguard Agency Travels to Ft. Lauderdale 4/20/2011 12:32:39 AM The U.K. government’s Maritime and Coastguard Agency visited Fort Lauderdale during the first week of April, undertaking the oral examinations required in order to attain a U.K. MCA Certificate of Competence.  The MCA’s Chief Examiner and Head of Seafarer Services and Ship Registration,... Coast Guard Foundation Hosts Guardian of the Heartlands Awards 4/6/2011 10:23:28 AM The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization, announced that its Annual Tribute to the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Eighth District, The Guardian of the Heartland Dinner, will take place on Friday, April 15, 2011. The event will honor several aircrews from Air Station New Orleans, and Aviation... This Day in U.S. Coast Guard History - March 30 3/30/2011 10:26:26 AM * 1867- Alaska purchase treaty signed with Russia. * 1942- By Presidential proclamation, the Coast Guard was designated as a service of the Navy to be administered by the Commandant of Coast Guard under the direction of the Secretary of the Navy, similar to the administration of the Marine Corps.   Source: www.uscg.mil... This Day in U.S. Coast Guard History - March 28 3/28/2011 1:00:14 PM * 1968- The Secretary of Transportation released his Report on Recreational Boat Safety. The report contained a detailed explanation of the proposed legislation and the programs the department intended to undertake if the proposal was adopted. * 1993-A Colonial Pipeline Company pipe ruptured,... The Coast Guard Foundation Hosts Guardian Of The Heartland Awards Dinner In New Orleans 3/28/2011 11:29:05 AM Tribute to the Coast Guard’s Eighth District Honors Coast Guard Heroes Stonington, Conn. – The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to the education, welfare and morale of all Coast Guard members and their families, announced today that its Annual Tribute... Towards Performance Based Regulations 3/22/2011 11:00:57 AM The US Coast Guard issues regulations to ensure maritime safety. USCG Commandant Bob Papp is interviewed in DNV’s corporate magazine DNV Forum: “To be sure, we have prescriptive regulations, such as many of the lifesaving and fire protection regulations, but we are moving more towards performance based regulations,” he says... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...