A U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Advisory cautions owners, operators and mariners of the dangers inherent in inappropriate cellular phones and related devices. The issue actually involves far more than that.

The departures of Minnesota Democrat Jim Oberstar and Mississippi’s Gene Taylor from the House as a part of this month’s GOP tsunami do not necessarily bode well for the U.S. waterfront, Jones Act advocates or domestic shipbuilders.

The West Coast, domestic ship disposal solution that Marad, California and environmental activists have been waiting for might be just around the corner. With the hard part seemingly over, it remains to be seen whether Marad’s chosen contractor can deliver.

Bottom Line: It isn’t risky when you know what you are doing – just exciting.