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Saab Sea Giraffe Naval Radar

Aug 14, 2012

Naval Radar Experts Meet to Share Experiences and Suggest ImprovementsUsers of the Saab Sea Giraffe naval radar are meeting this week in San Diego to share their experiences with the operation and support of the Sea Giraffe family of naval surveillance radars…

USCG Issues Policy Letter

Aug 13, 2012

Subj: ALTERNATE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE SETTINGS ON VESSELS CARRYING LIQUEFIED GASES IN BULK IN INDEPENDENT TYPE B AND TYPE C TANKS. Ref: (a) International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying LiquefiedGases in Bulk…

Hurricane Season Stakes Raised by NOAA

Aug 13, 2012

NOAA raises hurricane season prediction despite expected El Niño, updated outlook calls for near- or above-normal Atlantic season.This year’s Atlantic hurricane season got off to a busy start, with 6 named storms to date, and may have a busy second half…

Far North Deployment for Coast Guard Cutter

Aug 10, 2012

US Coast Guard Cutter Juniper deploys to far Arctic region for joint operations. The Newport, R.I., based Coast Guard Cutter Juniper is deploying to the Arctic to conduct maritime safety and security exchanges with the Canadian navy and coast guard along with elements of the Danish navy…

'Survival Craft Inspectorate' Signs Middle East Agreement

Aug 10, 2012

UK-based 'Survival Craft Inspectorate' signs deal to provide for Qatar's onshore & offshore energy sector LS equipment needs.Survival Craft Inspectorate has signed an agreement that will see it establish an operational presence in the Middle East for the first time…

U.S. Warship Saves Gulf of Oman Boat-blaze Victims

Aug 09, 2012

The U.S. Navy reports the rescue of 10 mariners from a blazing wooden Iran-flagged boat.The recent rescue by the destroyer USS James E. Williams is at least the seventh involving Iranian sailors in nearly two years and is a reminder of U.S…

British Naval Vessel Makes First Post-Gaddafi Libya Visit

Aug 09, 2012

Survey ship HMS Echo become the first Royal Navy ship to visit Libya since the fall of Colonel Gaddafi.HMS Echo, in the final stages of a 19-month mission to gather ocean data and update nautical charts in waters east of Suez, began her Libya…

MERPAC to Meet in Washington, DC

Aug 08, 2012

Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee to meet on September 11, 2012 at USCG Headquarters. AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. ACTION: Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting. SUMMARY: The Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee (MERPAC) will meet in Washington…

Plainer Sailing in Western Australia's New TS Scheme

Aug 07, 2012

New shipping fairways being progressively introduced in August 2012 off the coasts of NW Australia.Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Anthony Albanese recently announced the fairways saying commercial shipping was vital to Australia’s…

Skye Maritime and Rep. Duncan Examine Security Challenges

Aug 06, 2012

Congressman Duncan Hunter Meets with Skye Maritime on the Challenges Facing the U.S. Private Maritime Security Industry. Congressman Duncan Hunter (R-CA), a Marine combat veteran and member for the House Armed Services Committee, met with senior executives at Skye Maritime…

Salerno Appointed to NAMEPA BoD

Aug 06, 2012

Recently Retired USCG VADM Brian Salerno joins NAMEPA Board of Directors; Salerno’s Marine Safety History a Plus for the Association’s Future.The North American Marine Environment Protection Association Founding Chairman, Clay Maitland,…

Coast Guard Foundation Honors Alaska's Coast Guard Heroes

Aug 06, 2012

Non-Profit Organization’s Dinner and Tribute to Take Place on August Eighth. The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to the education, welfare and morale of all Coast Guard members and their families, announced today…

American Equity Safety Awards Announced

Aug 06, 2012

The American Equity Underwriters, Inc. (AEU) 2011 Safety Awards were presented at the annual American Longshore Mutual Association (ALMA) Conference in Grand Cayman on July 30, 2012. The awards are given each year to the best performing…

Moller Tapped for NAVSAC

Aug 02, 2012

Blank Rome’s Jeffrey Moller Appointed to Navigation Safety Advisory Council.Jeffrey S. Moller, Blank Rome LLP Partner and Product Liability, Mass Torts, insurance Practice Group Leader has been appointed to the Navigation Safety Advisory…

Mustang adds Ward to Managament Team

Aug 02, 2012

Mustang Survival Announces New Commercial/Industrial Business Development Director. Mustang Survival is pleased to announce that Shannon Ward has been appointed to the role of Director of Recreation & Commercial Business Development.Ward…

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