USCG responses to fire on board natural gas platform
The U.S. Coast Guard launched several assets in response to a report of a fire on board a natural gas drill platform in Cook Inlet
Read moreThe U.S. Coast Guard launched several assets in response to a report of a fire on board a natural gas drill platform in Cook Inlet
Read moreU.S. Coast Guard (USCG) announced the Center for Arctic Study and Policy. This new center will house the USCG's academic think-tank for Arctic maritime operations, building a nexus between operators, indigenous community members and policymakers on evolving Arctic issues. The Arctic, long known as a remote and unforgiving region, is transforming and a new ocean is opening. Indeed, the lowest Arctic sea ice extent on record occurred in September 2012. It is a region of vast potential resources, with an estimated 13 percent of the world’s undiscovered oil and 30 percent of undiscovered gas. It is a region with the promise of new maritime trade routes. From 2008 to 2012, traffic through the Bering Sea increased by 118 percent. As an Arctic nation, the United States has substantial interest in the future of the region; and as an Arctic operator, the USCG must ensure it is ready for whatever the future brings. Unpredictable ice conditions, interest in untapped resources and intensifying maritime traffic are just a few of the many demands now upon the region. These demands, and many more unknowns of the future, underscore the need for broadening partnerships in the region; a key element of the USCG's Arctic Strategy. Vice ...
Read moreLast Update on 3 September 2014 The U.S. Coast Guard has updated the list of the Ballast Water Treatment Systems (BWTS) accepted for use in US water as Alternate Management Systems (AMS) The ballast water treatment systems (BWTS) in the list below have been accepted for use in U.S. waters as Alternate Management Systems (AMS). Use of a BWTS as an AMS is subject to the general and specific conditions and requirements listed in the AMS acceptance letter issued to the system's manufacturer. An AMS may be used to meet the Coast Guard ballast water treatment requirements for up to five years after the ship's ballast water discharge standard compliance date specified in the final rule. This five-year timeframe allows for the completion of required land-based and shipboard testing. (Click image below to enlarge) In the beginning, I was outspoken with you propecia before and after has changed my being. It has become much more fun, and now I have to run. Just as it is incredible to sit.
Read moreThe U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) is investigating a fatal collision between a towboat and a pleasure craft near Cincinnati
Read moreUSCG conducted an investigation into the circumstances involving the allision between the USNS 1st LT Harry L. Martin and the John Mathews Bridge
Read moreUSCG is conducting a series of formal investigations after Tuesday's collision involving a Coast Guard cutter and a fishing vessel off the coast of Puerto Rico
Read moreU.S. Coast Guard (USCG) announced the Center for Arctic Study and Policy
Read moreUSCG and California Department of Fish and Wildlife personnel continue to respond to a fuel spill that occurred near Pier 45 at Fishman's Wharf in the San Francisco Bay
Read moreUSCG warns on unapproved use of Mass Loaded Vinyl
Read moreThe U.S. will become the 20th nation to join the ReCAAP
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