The US Coast Guard announced its intent to enter into a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with American Underwater Contractors, Inc. (AUC) to study the use of environmentally friendly buoy mooring systems.
In particular, the cooperation aims to develop, demonstrate, evaluate and document the use of environmentally friendly buoy mooring systems (line and anchor) attached to a navigational buoy, to determine the feasibility and practicality of the Coast Guard using both helix (screw) anchors and elastic mooring lines in environmentally sensitive areas.
While the USCG is currently considering partnering with AUC, it asks for public comment on the possible nature of and participation of other parties in the proposed CRADA.
