Coast Guard News


Al Roker to Host Coast Guard Foundation Gala

Apr 25, 2012

The Coast Guard Foundation announced today that Al Roker will host its 32nd Annual Salute to the United States Coast Guard on Thursday, October 11, 2012 in New York City. Nine-time Emmy winner Al Roker is the producer of The Weather Channel’s…

NTSB Cites Propulsion Failure in 2010 Ferry Accident

Apr 25, 2012

Andrew J. Barberi Lacked Warning Alarm Indicating Propulsion Loss in 2010 Accident. On May 8, 2010, the 310-foot-long passenger ferry Andrew J. Barberi lost propulsion control of one its two cycloidal propellers as the vessel approached St…

OSHA Settles Whistleblower Case

Apr 24, 2012

US Department of Labor's OSHA settles whistleblower case against New Orleans-based riverboat company; Agency found employee was illegally terminated under Seaman's Protection Act. The U.S. Department of Labor has entered into a settlement agreement with St…

USCG Commandant Papp Undergoes Surgery

Apr 23, 2012

Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Bob Papp underwent surgery to treat early stage prostate cancer at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., Monday, after it was diagnosed in a proactive health screening. The Coast Guard’s…

Coast Guard Rescue Mariners near Nasketucket Bay

Apr 23, 2012

Coast Guard crews rescued two mariners from a sinking vessel in Nasketucket Bay, four miles southeast of Fairhaven, Mass., Sunday.Coast Guard Sector Southeastern New England watchstanders received notification that a 20-foot fishing vessel was taking on water at 7:30 p…

Buoy Replacement for Great Lakes Season Almost Done

Apr 22, 2012

USCG nears completion of annual mission to replace seasonal aids to navigation throughout Great Lakes, St Lawrence SeawayThe Coast Guard is nearing completion of the mission to replace seasonal aids to navigation this week throughout the Great Lakes and the St…

Drug Smugglers Caribbean Semi-submersible Interdicted

Apr 20, 2012

USCG, partner agencies, intedict Western Caribbean drug subThe crews of the Coast Guard Cutter Decisive, Coast Guard Cutter Pea Island, Joint Interagency Task Force South (JIATF-S), and the Honduran Navy have interdicted a drug smuggling…

Coast Guard Taps Landry for New Post

Apr 18, 2012

Rear Admiral Mary E. Landry, USCG retired, has been named the Director, Incident Management and Preparedness Policy, U.S. Coast Guard. In this capacity, Ms. Landry will establish, develop, and implement policies, strategies and goals to…

United States Coast Guard Safety Alert

Apr 09, 2012

Assistant Commandant for Marine Safety, Security and Stewardship issues Marine Safety Alert (01-12 April 5, 2012). Uninspected 6 or 12 pack Vessels - Rules Apply Know Them! The Coast Guard's Office of Auxiliary and Boating Safety has…

US Tall Ship Sets Sail to Commemorate 1812 War

Apr 08, 2012

America's tall ship, Coastguard Cutter 'Eagle' sets sail for cruise to 12 portsThe U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle, America’s tall ship, has sailed for the 2012 Summer Training Cruise and participation in Operation Sail 2012 and War of 1812 Bicentennial events in New Orleans…

USCG Cutter Sinks Japanese Tsunami Derelict

Apr 05, 2012

USCG sinks by gunfire the derelict Japanese tsunami fishing boat off Alaska coastThe crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Anacapa has successfully sunk the derelict fishing vessel Ryou-Un Maru 180 miles west of the Southeast Alaskan coast.The…

USCG Shipbuilding: Ingalls Wins $76m Advance Procurement Contract

Mar 31, 2012

Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) said that its Ingalls Shipbuilding division received a $76 million fixed-price contract from the U.S. Coast Guard to purchase long-lead materials for a sixth National Security Cutter (NSC). Construction…

Action-Packed WISTA Luncheon at CMA

Mar 30, 2012

WISTA Annual Luncheon at CMA’s Shipping 2012 presents action-packed program. Bahamas signs Washington Declaration, lessons learned from Deepwater Horizon, and a Flag Ceremony farewell to USCG Vice Commandant Brice O’Hara.WISTA USA President Jeanne M…

Tugboat Fire on Lake Ontario – Incident Classed as 'Major Marine Casualty'

Mar 29, 2012

USCG & Canadian safety agency begins investigation of tug fire. Chief engineer has now died in hospital.The U.S. Coast Guard and marine safety agencies from Canada have begun their investigations into the fire aboard the towing vessel Patrice McAllister near Prince Edward Point…

Tugboat Fire on Lake Ontario – Helicopter Medivacs Crewmember

Mar 28, 2012

EPIRB signal alerts US & Canadian coastguards to tugboat fire, crew rescued, fire outU.S. Coast Guard marine inspectors are monitoring the U.S.-flagged, 105-foot tugboat Patrice McAllister, which caught fire with six people aboard in the Canadian waters of Lake Ontario…

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