2005 Admiral’s Scholarship Dinner Sets Record
Left to right: Mrs. Diane Ryan; Honorees Captain Brian A. McAllister ’56; Captain Anthony J. McAllister III ’80 and Vice Admiral John Ryan at the 2005 Admiral’s…
Deepwater Fast-Response Cutter Reaches Milestone
The U.S. Coast Guard's, 140-ft. construction commencement. Integrated Deepwater System Program. proceed to design development. The new cutter has been developed to meet post-Sept. requirements.
LR Guidance on Partial Filling of LNG Tanks
Lloyd’s Register has published a set of comprehensive guidelines to help owners, operators and builders of membrane-type LNG tankers to assess the ability of a containment…
Disney Visits Panama Canal
Peter Langman, Panama Canal Pilot, helps Mickey Mouse guide the Disney Magic through the Miraflores Locks. Mickey Mouse has come a long way from “Steamboat Willie.”…
Bill Introduced to Improve Transport Security
Senator Stevens (R-AK) introduced the Transportation Security Improvement Act of 2005 (S. 1052). The bill, if enacted into law, would make changes to all transportation modes.
Fire on Containership in New Orleans
Personnel from Coast Guard Marine Safety Office New Orleans and the New Orleans Fire Department responded to a two-alarm fire aboard a ship on the Mississippi River…
USCG Port Security Advisory
The U.S. Coast Guard issued a Port Security Advisory stating that Albania and Madagascar have submitted to the IMO information indicating that they are maintaining…
USCG Oversight of DWP Activities
The U.S. Coast Guard issued a Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) providing guidance for oversight of post-licensing activities associated with development of deepwater ports (DWPs).
T-AKE 1 Christened
The Military Sealift Command (MSC) auxiliary dry cargo carrier USNS Lewis and Clark, (T-AKE 1), is launched into San Diego Harbor after a christening ceremony held…
This Day in Naval History - May 24
1917 - First U.S. convoy to cross North Atlantic during World War I leaves Hampton Roads, Va. 1918 - USS Olympia anchors at Kola Inlet, Murmansk, Russia, to protect refugees during Russian Revolution.
