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Cutter Bertholf – 1st Operational Patrol

Nov 19, 2008

The Coast Guard's first Legend-class National Security Cutter, Bertholf, returned to its homeport here Sunday marking the completion of the cutter's first operational patrol.

Adm. Currier to Become USCG Chief of Staff

Nov 17, 2008

Rear Adm. John Currier, commander of the 13th Coast Guard District, has been nominated by the Commandant of the Coast Guard, Adm. Thad Allen, to serve as the future chief of staff for the service.

Prototype TWIC Invalid

Nov 14, 2008

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the US Coast Guard issued an Informational Bulletin reminding maritime workers and regulated facilities that

USCG - Mobile Security Zones

Nov 14, 2008

The US Coast Guard has promulgated an interim rule establishing moving security zones around vessels being escorted within the Captain of the Port (COTP) Zone Mobile.

CG Comments on Purchasing Authority

Nov 11, 2008

On Nov. 6, 2008, Rear Admiral Gary T. Blore, Assistant Commandant for Acquisition & Chief Acquisition Officer, commented on the status of U.S. Coast Guard’s

NMSAC Re-established

Nov 11, 2008

The US Coast Guard issued a notice stating that the Secretary of Homeland Security has re-established the National Maritime Security Advisory Committee (NMSAC). (Source: Holland & Knight)

Kennebec River Waterway Study

Nov 05, 2008

The Coast Guard is conducting a waterways analysis review of the Kennebec River in Maine, to determine the effectiveness of aids to navigation in the river. The

Eval of USCG Marine Safety Program

Nov 05, 2008

The US Coast Guard issued internal guidance stating that over the next four months an independent evaluation will be conducted of the agency’s Marine Safety

USCG – Seafarers Shore Access

Nov 05, 2008

The US Coast Guard issued internal guidance directing its Captains of the Port (COTPs) to encourage, support, and facilitate vigorously any accommodations at regulated facilities,

USCG – AIS Alert

Nov 03, 2008

USCG – AIS Alert The US Coast Guard issued a Safety Alert advising users of new Automatic Identification System (AIS) Class B devices to not assume that

Medevac from Tugboat Near Kings Point

Oct 27, 2008

A 43-year-old man was medevaced from a tugboat one mile west of Kings Point, N.Y., at about 2:50 p.m., Oct. 26. The man was medevaced after complaining of stomach

TWIC – CG Reports Good Start

Oct 24, 2008

  The U.S. Coast Guard announced that the first week of enforcement of compliance with the Transportation Worker Identification Credential Program in Coast

CG, Golden Gate Ferry – Emergency Exercise

Oct 23, 2008

Residents of Corte Madera located on the northeast side of the Tiburon Peninsula, saw an increased emergency response activity as area responders participate in an industry-led exercise on Wednesday,

Foundation Hosts 28TH Salute to the Coast Guard

Oct 16, 2008

The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to the education, welfare and morale of all Coast Guard members and their families, announced its

Agencies Conduct Post-Fire Inspection

Oct 13, 2008

The Coast Guard, Washington Department of Ecology (ECY,) American President Line (APL) shipping company and the Seattle Fire Department along with assistance from U.

Marinette Challenges Coast Guard Award

Oct 09, 2008

Marinette Marine is challenging the U.S. Coast Guard's choice of Bollinger Shipyards to build the Fast Response Cutters.  Marinette's protest was filed with the GAO,

Crane Barge Capsizes Near Staten Island

Oct 08, 2008

A barge carrying a crane capsized near Staten Island at approximately 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008. The CB Sussex reported that the crane it was transporting

Lack of Icebreakers Could Disrupt Winter Deliveries

Oct 07, 2008

Hundreds of millions of dollars in Great Lakes commerce, including shipments of road salt, could be disrupted this winter because of an inadequate fleet of U.S.

Coast Guard Accepts New Response Boat-Medium, Rescue 21

Oct 06, 2008

The U.S. Coast Guard formally accepted and introduced its new Response Boat-Medium and Rescue 21 advanced communications system during a ceremony held Monday at Coast Guard Sector Key West, here.

Coast Guard Investigates Cause of Oil Spill

Oct 06, 2008

The Coast Guard and the U.S. Environmental Service are coordinating efforts to investigate and clean up an oil spill found 30 miles west of New Orleans on the Mississippi

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