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Becena Named Security Administrator at Port Everglades
Anti-terrorism and physical security specialist Melchor Becena has been named Security Administrator for Broward Countyâs Port Everglades, announced Port Director Ken Krauter.
Manitowoc Launches Coast Guard Cutter
The Manitowoc Company, Inc. has launched the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Hollyhock, the fourteenth ship in a series of 16 seagoing buoy tenders being built at Manitowocâs Marinette Marine subsidiary.
Bollinger Begins First Phase of Deepwater Program
An important milestone, and one of the first building projects in the massive $17 billion transformation of the United States Coast Guard in its Deepwater programâŚ
CG Prepared to Assist FEMA
The Coast Guard is alerting mariners along the Gulf coast from Tampa, Fla., to Galveston, Tx., to be on alert and report any sightings of debris possibly relatedâŚ
Congress Passes Federal Appropriations for FY2003
FY2003. Following is a summary of maritime aspects of the measure. $244,800,000 for maritime and land transportation security grants. amount, at least $150 millionâŚ
House Transportation Committee Approves CG Authorization Act
A $7.1 billion authorization for the U.S. Coast Guardâs fiscal year 2004 activities was unanimously approved by the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on June 25.
Manitowoc and Kvichak Marine to Develop and Construct Prototype RB-M for Coast Guard
The Manitowoc Company, Inc. and its subsidiary, Marinette Marine Corporation, will partner with Kvichak Marine Industries, Inc. to develop and construct a prototypeâŚ
Podded Propulsion: A 360°
The evolution of podded propulsion systems has gained steam in recent years, as a number of notable new systems have entered the market with new options. The era of podded propulsion is here and nowâŚ
Coast Guard Searches For Suspicious Boater
The Coast Guard and other local law enforcement agencies are investigating the report of a suspicious boater seen near the entrance of the Oakland, Ca., estuary.
Agencies are Ready for National Elevated Alert Level
Secretary Ridge and Attorney General Ashcroft announced that the national alert level is being raised from Yellow (Elevated Risk) to Orange (High Risk). As a resultâŚ
USS George Washington Rescues Fishermen off FL Coast
Four people rescued from a burning fishing vessel were treated on board USS George Washington (CVN 73) yesterday (Feb. 2) for mild hypothermia and second degreeâŚ
Washburn & Doughty Delivers Kittiwake
On October 3, 2002, Washburn & Doughty Associates, Inc. Vessel, to Hempstead Navigation Service LLC of Exeter, Rhode Island. (5/16" shell) and an aluminum deckhouse.
Show Preview: Cruise Industry Gathers in Miami
Every March, the cruise industry gathers in Miami, Fla. for the Sea Trade Cruise Shipping Convention - which usually sometime during March. Just in time to relieve the mid-winter blahsâŚ
USCG Transfers from Transportation to Homeland Security
At a historic âChange of Watchâ ceremony at the D.C. Stadium-Armory yesterday, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Norman Y. Mineta transferred leadership of the U.S. Coast Guard to U.S.
Frommelt Named President of PVA
Gary Frommelt, Hornblower Marine Services, Elizabeth, Ind., was elected 2003 PVA President on February 18 during the PVA Annual Convention at MariTrends 2003 held in Long Beach, CA.
News: Deepwater Program Kicks Off Down South
An important milestone, and one of the first building projects in the $17 billion transformation of the U.S. Coast Guard, took place earlier this month at Bollinger ShipyardsâŚ
Oil Spill Response: Alstom Has Innovative Spill Clean Up Concept
At press time, the news of the oil refinery explosion in MR/EN's neighboring borough of Staten Island, NY has rocked not only New York City and its environs, butâŚ
Boston Whaler Opens New Facility
A grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting ceremony were held at the new Boston Whaler Commercial and Government Products manufacturing facility in Edgewater, Fla.
IMO Issues Circular on Mass Rescue
The IMO issued Radiocommunication and Search and Rescue Circular 31 entitled Guidance for Mass Rescue Operations
Cutter Deploys for Operation Enduring Freedom
A Charleston-based Coast Guard cutter has been ordered to deploy overseas to support Operation Enduring Freedom and to prepare for future contingencies. USCGC Dallas (WHEC-716)âŚ