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Coast Guard Icebreaking Commences on the Hudson
The Coast Guard has commenced icebreaking operations on the Hudson River as temperatures continue to fall and waters freeze. A fleet of Coast Guard icebreaking shipsâŚ
This Day in U.S. Coast Guard History â January 18
1953- A Coast Guard PBM seaplane crashed during takeoff after having rescued 11 survivors from a ditched U .S. Navy aircraft shot down off the coast of mainland China.
USCG Publishes Outer Continental Shelf Notice of Arrival Rule
WASHINGTON â The U.S. Coast Guard announced Thursday publication in the Federal Register of an outer continental shelf notice of arrival rule designed to enhanceâŚ
CG Responds to Injured Crewman on Tug Near Kingston
A Coast Guard crew and local first responders worked together to rescue an injured tugboat crewmember near Kingston, N.Y., Jan. 4, 2011. An engineer aboard the tugâŚ
Protector Targa 28 Used in Fire Department Rescue
Protctor USA announced that its Targa 28 played a critical role in a recent on-water rescue by the Alameda County Fire Department. Within days of its delivery, theâŚ
Shipping Confidence Dips Again
Overall confidence levels in the shipping industry dropped for the second successive quarter, although they are still up on the corresponding period last year, accordingâŚ
This Day in U.S. Coast Guard History â December 21
1936-Ice breaking by the Coast Guard was authorized by Executive Order No. 7521. 1960- The tanker Pine Ridge, with 37 crewmen on board, reported it was breakingâŚ
Delta Wave Teams with Global Rescue
Delta Wave Communications have teamed up with Global Rescue to combine their service with Delta Waveâs line of satellite based global personal tracking and emergency alert products.
Thales Supports Launch of Astute-Class Sub
Thales supported the official launch of the second Astute-class submarine, HMS Ambush, at the BAE Systems shipyard at Barrow-in-Furness on 16 December. Ambush, a 7âŚ
Sea Tow Presents Awards during 28th Annual Meeting
Sea Tow Services International, the worldâs largest professional marine assistance organization, welcomed Rear Admiral William Baumgartner, the Coast Guardâs 7th District CommanderâŚ
Maritime Simulators for New Australian Maritime College
A Dynamic Positioning (DP) Operator Training Facility, featuring an extensive simulator suite developed by Kongsberg Maritime was opened in Northbridge, Western Australia on November 22, 2010. Owned and run by the Australian Maritime College (AMC), the new facility is ideally positioned to serve the growing Western Australia oil & gas business from its centre in Perth. "Prior to opening our first DP Operator Training Facility in Tasmania last yearâŚ
This Day in U.S. Coast Guard History â December 6
1917- The French freighter Mont Blanc, loaded with 5,000 tons of high explosives, collided with the Norwegian steamer Imo in the harbor of Halifax, Nova Scotia.
The AIDA Ship for 2012, The AIDAmar
The ninth AIDA Schiff will be named AIDAmar. The new vessel will be presented to the public during the 823rd Hamburg Port Anniversary celebrations with a-christening ceremony on 12 May 2012. The three identically designed sister ships, AIDAluna, AIDAblu and AIDAsol, will accompany the latest addition to the fleet as godparents during a parade of ships in the Port of Hamburg. The sister ship, AIDAsol, will be christened beforehand in Kiel on 9 April 2011.
Somalis Convicted of Piracy against USS Nicholas
A federal jury in Norfolk, Va., has convicted five men from Somalia of engaging in piracy and related offenses in their attack on the USS Nicholas, marking whatâŚ
Connecticut-based CG Cutter to Deploy to Great Lakes
A Connecticut-based Coast Guard cutter is scheduled to deploy to the Great Lakes Nov. 29, 2010, to assist in the service's icebreaking mission there throughout the winter months. The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Morro Bay, a 140-ft icebreaking tug, will arrive in the Great Lakes region a few weeks after it departs its homeport of New London, Conn. While there, the crew will assist those of other Coast Guard icebreakers during Operations Coal Shovel and TaconiteâŚ
Seakeeper Gyro for Unmanned Ultra-Lightweight Boat
Zyvex Technologies claims that its Piranha USV (unmanned surface vessel) is the largest boat of its kind built from nano-enhanced materials. Constructed entirely of Arovex, a nanotube-reinforced carbon fiber, the 54-ft boat weighs only 8,000 lbs. and can carry up to 15,000 lbs. more than 2,500 miles. To stabilize the vessel, Zyvex selected a Seakeeper Gyro Stabilization System. "Stability is especially important on a vessel intended for unmanned operationsâŚ
EU NAVFOR, Seychelles Coast Guard Apprehend 16 Pirates
The Seychelles Coast Guard apprehended a total of 16 suspected pirates the last several days after being cued each time by two EU NAVFOR aircraft. On 18 NovemberâŚ
Maritime Responder: Obligations and Liability
It will surprise very few mariners or maritime executives to learn that legal issues pertaining to the Deepwater Horizon spill are front and center with maritime lawyers these days.
SeaArk Fire/Rescue Boat for Wilder Fire Department, KY
SeaArk Marine, Inc. has delivered a 26-ft Utility Series (Little Giant) all-welded aluminum fire/rescue boat to the Wilder, KY Fire Department. The boat features a heavy duty âcathedralâ multi-vee hull that produces a fast, smooth, dry ride and provides a stable fire fighting platform. These characteristics were high priority items required by the Wilder Fire Department in order to meet required fast response times and capability for all-weather fire fighting and maneuvering requirements.
This Day in U.S. Naval History â November 2
1943 - In Battle in Empress Augusta Bay, U.S. cruisers and destroyers turn back Japanese forces trying to attack transports off Bougainville, Solomons. 1968 - OperationâŚ