MarineLink News Search
Search term • Search
Create an email alert for Search
Oldest Coast Guard Vessel Decommissioned
The U.S. Coast Guard decommissioned its oldest vessel, retiring the cutter Storis with eight rings of a bell and the playing of taps in a gymnasium at the Kodiak Coast Guard Base.
ESG 5 Comes Together for Integrated Exercise
USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) brought its Navy and Marine Corps team back together Jan. 22 to participate in a pre-deployment integrated training exercise, one ofâŚ
Patrol Ships, Naval Academy Conduct Boarding Training
A Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) Sailor assigned to coastal patrol ship USS Hurricane (PC 3) conducts an initial security sweep aboard Yard Patrol CraftâŚ
Marine Safety Company Offering Innovative Devices
With an increased focus on safety and security within the maritime industry, many companies and organizations are providing innovative products, services and technologiesâŚ
Coast Guard Medevacs 18-Year-Old From Cruise Ship
A Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater rescue crew medically evacuated an 18-year-old male from a cruise ship 250-miles southwest of Clearwater Beach, Fla. Tyler King, fell 20 ft.
IMO Offers Support after Indonesia Ferry Accidents
IMO Secretary-General Efthimios E. Mitropoulos expressed shock and sadness following the devastating news of the loss of two passenger ferries, including the Senopati NusantaraâŚ
U.S. Pushes Bahamas To Sign PSI
According to reports, U.S. Ambassador to The Bahamas John Rood continues to push for The Bahamas to sign onto the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI), but accordingâŚ
Seventeen Missing after Ship Sinks off Northeastern China
Eight North Korean sailors were rescued but 17 remain missing after their cargo vessel sank Tuesday off the coast of northeastern China, the Xinhua News Agency reported.
Six Dead in Offshore Helicopter Crash
Six offshore workers were killed and another missing feared dead after a helicopter belonging to an Aberdeen-based firm ditched into the Irish Sea. The aircraftâŚ
Cargo Ship Guided to Safety
The motor vessel Sea Honesty, a 534-foot Panamanian flagged cargo ship, was guided to Dutch Harbor after reporting engine trouble on its way to Shinizu, Japan, 284 miles west of Dutch Harbor.
Austal Patrol Boat Begins Operation in Bermuda
The sister ship to the recently delivered six New South Wales Water Police boats officially entered service on December 4 with the Bermuda Water Police. This followsâŚ
Liberia Launches Offshore Exam, Training Initiative
The Liberian Registry has launched a new examination and training standards initiative for the offshore industry which will help develop new business training modelsâŚ
Coast Guard Suspends Converted Patrol Boat Operations
The U.S. Coast Guard suspended normal operations of eight converted 123-foot patrol boats assigned to Coast Guard Sector Key West, Fla., due to additional structuralâŚ
Navy Says Wreck Found Off Japan is Legendary Sub USS Wahoo
USS Wahoo (SS 238) is launched at Mare Island Navy Yard, Calif., just eight months after her keel was laid. Adm. Gary Roughead, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, declaredâŚ
Crew Rescued from Russian Ship
According to AP, Salvage teams have rescued 11 crew members from a Russian cargo ship that sank in stormy conditions in the Sea of Japan, while six others were still missing, officials said Wednesday.
Coast Guard Offers Resources on Hazardous Materials
The United States Coast Guard has published a free resource CD-ROM that brings comprehensive chemical information to the fingertips of fire and safety service personnelâŚ
Coast Guard Station Ocracoke Announces Change
Coast Guard Station Ocracoke has been under review and recommended for seasonal operations effective on or about Nov. 30, 2006, with a recommendation to align with existing unitsâŚ
Keppel FELS to Deliver KFELS Super B Class Jackup
Lady Sponsor Mrs Evelynn Worum (centre, in red) names Deep Driller 3 as Mr Michael Chia, Executive Director of Keppel FELS (to the right of Mrs Worum) and Mr Choo Chiau BengâŚ
National Search and Reascue School Celebrates 40th Birthday
The National Search and Rescue School at Coast Guard Training Center Yorktown celebrated its 40th year of saving lives today, an official ceremony will be held Friday October 27, 2006.
McMurdo Wins $7.5m Contract with U.S. Coastguard
McMurdo has been awarded an order from the U.S. Coastguard worth up to $7.5m over 5 years to supply Fastfind Plus Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs). The Fastfind PlusâŚ