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Southwest Pass Closes for Lee III Recovery
The U.S. Coast Guard was scheduled to close the Mississippi River's Southwest Pass for approximately eight to 10 hours on February 29, for recovery and salvage of the Lee III.
Chem Tanker Explodes Off Virginia
On Saturday, February 28, the 570-ft. chemical tanker Bow Mariner apparently caught fire and exploded about 50 miles off the coast off Chincoteague, Virginia. As of MondayâŚ
Bow Mariner Update: Oil Recovery Efforts Continue
A fire-damaged lifeboat from the Bow Mariner drifts Feb. 29, 2004, after the vessel sank the night before off Chincoteague, Va. The U.S. Coast Guard flights continuesâŚ
Bow Mariner Update: Oil Recovery Efforts Continue
A fire-damaged lifeboat from the Bow Mariner drifts Feb. 29, 2004, after the vessel sank the night before off Chincoteague, Va. The U.S. Coast Guard flights continuesâŚ
Side-Scan Sonar Employed to Explore Bow Mariner
The U.S. Coast Guard is working with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Ship Rude and will use Side Scan Sonar technology to check the conditionâŚ
Bow Mariner Update: Oil Recovery Ops Continue
According to the Coast Guard, the Marine Spill Response Corporation (MSRC) oil recovery vessel VIRGINIA RESPONDER began skimming operations, however, recoverableâŚ
Tribon Offers Upgraded V8.0
From Thursday March 4, the Internet-based service Tribon.com is upgraded with release 8.0. Tribon.com incorporates a Global Database of shipbuilding components and equipment.
Vessels: Manitowoc Group Launches Another Cutter
The Manitowoc Company, Inc. launched the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Alder, the last ship in a series of 16 seagoing buoy tenders being built at Manitowoc's Marinette Marine subsidiary.
Marine Patrol Adds New Boat to the Fleet
The Savannah-Chatham Police Marine Patrol has taken delivery of a 27-ft. Workskiff Harbor Security boat. The boat, obtained through a federal grant from the Transportation Security AdministrationâŚ
News: SeaArk Delivers Patrol Boat to U.S Park Police
SeaArk Marine delivered a 44-ft. Dauntless Class patrol/rescue vessel to the U.S. Park Police at the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island in New York Harbor. The boat is responsible for patrolâŚ
Security: Ship Security Alert Systems (SSAS)
The new Ship Security and Alert Systems (SSAS) regulations were adopted by International Maritime Organization (IMO) to enhance maritime security in response toâŚ
Training: Maritime Security Professional Training
Port facilities and Shipping companies are rushing to comply with new international and national maritime security requirements. The ISPS (International Ship and Port Security) and the U.S.
$7.9B USCG Reauthorization Approved by Subcommittee
Legislation to authorize more than $7.9 billion for the Coast Guard for Fiscal Year 2005, including $1.1 billion for the Deepwater project, was unanimously approved by the U.S.
SMIT Wins Bow Mariner Salvage Contract
SMIT Salvage was contracted to assist in locating the missing 18 seamen of the sunken tanker âBow Marinerâ in the U.S. SMIT will deploy an ROV (Remotely OperatedâŚ
Transas VTS Chosen for Offshore Wind Farm Project
The German aids-to-navigation-service, WSD Nord-West/WSA Emden, has decided to install Transas shore-based Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) technology on board the firstâŚ
USS Duluth Receives Coast Guard Commendation
By Journalist Seaman Apprentice S.C. USS Duluth (LPD 6) was presented with the Coast Guard Meritorious Unit Commendation during an awards ceremony on the ship's flight deck February 27.
Car Carrier Picks Up Crew from Burning Tanker
HUAL ASIA, a Pure Car/Truck Carrier owned by Leif Höegh & Co Shipping, picked up 24 crew from an abandoned tanker on fire in the Arabian Sea off the coast of Oman.
USS Yorktown Aids in Tanker Crewâs Rescue
U.S. From Commander, Joint Forces Maritime Component Commander/Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/Commander, U.S. USS Yorktown (CG 48) aided in the recovery of two dozen mariners March 22âŚ
Bow Mariner Salvage Operation Ends
The operation to locate and recover the missing crew from the Bow Mariner and remove fuel oil ended Friday, March 26, with the approval of the Coast Guard. The salvageâŚ
Insurance: Make a List, Check it Twice
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit ruled that a marine insurer is liable for losses of unsurveyed cargo where the policy failed to list the cargo as requiring survey prior to shipment.