USCG cuts random drug test rate for crew members

JANUARY 22, 2013 — The U.S. Coast Guard announced today that it has submitted a notice of minimum random drug testing rate to the Federal Register. The Coast Guard has set the

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

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. 

Bollinger delivers fourth FRC to Coast Guard

NOVEMBER 21, 2012 — Bollinger Shipyards, Inc. has delivered the Robert Yered, the fourth Fast Response Cutter (FRC) to the U.S. Coast Guard. The Coast Guard took delivery November 17 in Key

Coast Guard reopens Port of NY/NJ on limited basis

NOVEMBER 2, 2012—The U.S. Coast Guard has reopened the Port of New York and New Jersey to limited shipping traffic to allow tank barges carrying much-needed gasoline to the region.  The port

Baker Lyman, GL announce strategic alliance

August 10, 2012—Responding to industry concerns over sufficient Towing Safety Management System (TSMS) service capacities for the impending Subchapter M implementation, Germanischer Lloyd (USA), Houston, TX, and Baker, Lyman & Co, Inc.,

LoBiondo voices concern about Coast Guard budget

MAY 18, 2012—U.S. Rep. Frank LoBiondo (R-NJ) recently voiced his concern about the sustainability of the U.S. Coast Guard’s acquisition program and its ability to maintain its fleet of ships and aircraft

Mary E. Landry appointed Coast Guard’s Director, Incident Management and Preparedness Policy.

Rear Admiral Mary E. Landry, USCG retired,will be back at work at the Coast Guard, April 22, though she won’t be wearing quite as much gold braid as in this file photograph.

Electrical fire delays patrol by 49-year-old USCG cutter

An electrical fire on a Coast Guard cutter in Wilmington, N.C., has delayed its departure for a multi-mission patrol to the Caribbean. While preparing to leave at approximately 9 a.m.,Thursday, the Coast