To meet the rapidly growing demand for a wide variety of LNG related services, DNV GL has established a group of LNG experts in North America. In addition to deep LNG expertise, the Houston-based “LNG Solutions Group - Americas” is also experienced in all business…
The Coast Guard is investigating an allision that occurred when the Ferry Peralta struck a piling at Pier 41 in San Francisco Sunday evening.The Peralta, operated by Blue and Gold Fleet, allided with a piling while backing out of the terminal at Pier 41 at approximately 5:45 p…
The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to the education and welfare of all Coast Guard members and their families, announced today that at the 34th Annual Salute to the U.S. Coast Guard, which was held in New York City last night…
A Coast Guard search and rescue team and a local fishing crew worked together Saturday to save a fishing boat from sinking near Great Wass Island, Maine. Watchstanders at the Sector Northern New England Command Center in Portland, Maine…
Within the U.S. Coast Guard Eighth District alone, marine casualty data indicates that over the past 12 years, 44 recreational vessels have struck (allided) moored barges within barge fleets, resulting in 26 fatalities and 44 injuries. These…
UK-based maritime intelligence provider, Dryad Maritime has released its Q3 maritime crime figures which show that piracy is continuing across the globe at similar levels to Q2, with incidents of cargo theft in Southeast Asia continuing to rise…
The Coast Guard and commercial mariners rescued three people who were reported overdue on a skiff near the Chuuk Atoll, Thursday.The motor vessel, Nord Venus located the three male survivors approximately 23 miles north of Chuuk.An…
The Coast Guard rescued four hunters stranded in Blackstone Bay near Whittier Monday.A 45-foot response boat-medium crew from Station Valdez safely transported the men and towed their skiff to Whittier.Watchstanders at the Sector Anchorage…
The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to the education and welfare of all Coast Guard members and their families, announced today that at the upcoming 34th Annual Salute to the U.S. Coast Guard in New York City on October 9th…
LNG America welcomes Captain George “Joe” Paitl to position of VP Marine Operations and HSSE Compliance. Capt. Paitl is a retired US Coast Guard senior officer who most recently held the position of Commanding Officer and Captain of the Port…
Leading representatives from Search and Rescue (SAR) Operations in Canada and trustees of the International Maritime Federation (IMRF) have met to discuss the challenges in the area, including the possible opening of the North West and North East passages to shipping…
Amendments to SOLAS regulations III/19.2.2 and III/19.2.3 will enter into force on 1 January, 2015, and introduce mandatory requirements for passenger mustering & briefing before or on departure, for ships engaged in international voyages lasting more than 24 hours…
Eastern Pacific Shipping reports that an incident involving its managed vessel m.t. Pacific Quartz took place off Durban in South Africa Friday morning. While proceeding into the port, with a port pilot on board, the vessel touched bottom in way of No…
The Coast Guard and good Samaritans rescued five people from an overturned boat 1 mile south of the Aransas Pass bridge Saturday.At approximately 6:30 p.m., the Aransas Pass Police Department notified Coast Guard watchstanders that…
Coast Guard and partner agencies rescued five boaters Saturday after their boat capsized in Lockwoods Folley Inlet near Holden Beach, North Carolina.Coast Guard Sector North Carolina watchstanders received notification from a good Samaritan…
