USCG and Starfleet rescue 15 from listing liftboat

NOVEMBER 19, 2018 — The Coast Guard and good Samaritan vessels assisted in the rescue of 15 people from a lift boat near Grand Isle, LA, Sunday. Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector

USCG highlights cyber threats that can affect marine industry

OCTOBER 10, 2018 — October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and, in a posting on the U.S. Coast Guard’s Maritime Commons blog, Charles Blackmore, cyber program specialist, Office of Port & Facility

USCG gives Eastern go ahead to start construction of first OPC

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018 — The U.S. Coast Guard today exercised contract options with Eastern Shipbuilding Group to begin construction of the lead offshore patrol cutter (OPC), Argus, and to acquire long lead-time

Signet Maritime CEO receives USCG Meritorious Public Service Award

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018 — J. Barry Snyder, President & CEO of Ingleside, Texas, based Signet Maritime Corporation has been awarded the U.S. Coast Guard Meritorious Public Service Award for his outstanding contributions

GAO: Coast Guard’s icebreaker plan faces risks in four key areas

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018 — The $9.8 billion Coast Guard and Navy plan to build and maintain three heavy polar icebreakers faces risks in four key areas, according to a GAO report issued

Bulk carrier towed to Port of New York, after loss of propulsion

AUGUST 26, 2018 —The U.S. Coast Guard reported today that it coordinated the tow of a disabled 55,848 dwt, dry bulk carrier into the Port of New York and New Jersey after

Bollinger Shipyards delivers U.S. Coast Guard’s 30th FRC

AUGUST 21, 2018 — Bollinger Shipyards, Lockport, LA, recently delivered the Fast Response Cutter USCGC Robert Ward (WPC-1130) to the U.S. Coast Guard in Key West, FL. “We are proud to announce the

MACC 2018: Getting a glimpse at the future of patrol boats

JULY 29, 2018 —The Multi-Agency Craft Conference (MACC) offers an annual glimpse into the future of the U.S. military and government agency patrol boat market, creating a valuable opportunity for marine suppliers

USCG issues RFI on SLEP of icebreaker Polar Star

JULY 22, 2018 —Looking to squeeze a bit more life out of its only active heavy polar icebreaker, the U.S. Coast Guard released a request for information (RFI) on July 18 to

Tama new Commander of Coast Guard Sector New York

JUNE 10, 2018—At a change of command ceremony at Fort Wadsworth on Staten Island on June 8, Captain Jason Tama was named the new Commander of Coast Guard Sector New York. The

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