Coast Guard

Coast Guard identifies causes of Stratton corrosion

MAY 6, 2013 — The U.S. Coast Guard announced the results of an Engineering Analysis Board convened to identify factors associated with corrosion observed on the Coast Guard’s National Security Cutter Stratton

USCG awards Huntington Ingalls contract for NSC 6

MAY 1, 2013 — The U.S. Coast Guard has awarded a fixed‐price incentive firm target contract valued at approximately $487.1 million to Huntington Ingalls Industries for the production of the sixth National

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Peene Werft delivers Swedish Coast Guard vessel

FEBRUARY 28, 2013 — Germany’s troubled P+S Werften, which is currently under insolvency administration, has handed over coast guard vessel KBV 033 to the Swedish Coast Guard in a ceremony at its

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USCG and NTSB to investigate Carnival Triumph fire

FEBRUARY 12, 2013 — The U.S. Coast Guard and the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the cause of the engine room fire that occurred onboard the cruise ship Carnival Triumph, Sunday.

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Schuster to Chair House T&I Committee

JANUARY 4, 2013  – With the commencement of the 113th Congressy, Rep. Bill Shuster (R-PA) was officially confirmed by the House of Representatives to chair the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.  Chairman

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House passes Coast Guard Authorization Act

DECEMBER 5, 2012 — The Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2012 has been passed by a House of Representatives voice vote. The bill initially passed the House in November 2011.