Category: Coast Guard
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Eight hospitalised following suspected carbon monoxide poisoning on fishing boat in Provincetown, Massachusetts
Eight people have been hospitalised after suffering injuries suspected to have been caused by carbon monoxide poisoning on a fishing vessel in Provincetown Harbour in Massachusetts. At approximately 18:00 local time on Thursday, February 26, personnel from the Provincetown Police and Fire Departments responded to MacMillian Pier following a report of an unresponsive individual on…
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Philippine Coast Guard ends dive operations on sunken ferry
The Philippine Coast Guard has terminated dive operations on the wreck of a passenger vessel that sank in an incident that claimed more than 60 lives off the southern Philippine province of Basilan late last month. In an interview with local radio station DZBB on Thursday, February 26, coast guard spokesperson Captain Noemie Cayabyab said…
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Indian Coast Guard responds to helicopter crash off Andaman and Nicobar Islands
The Indian Coast Guard has successfully rescued all seven people on board a commercial helicopter after it was forced to crash-land into the sea just off India’s Andaman and Nicobar Islands earlier this week. The incident occurred shortly after 09:30 local time on Tuesday, February 24, when the aircraft was forced to make an emergency…
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Two Russian patrol boats damaged in latest Ukrainian drone attack on Crimea
Officials of Ukraine’s Armed Forces General Staff said that drones damaged two Russian patrol boats during an attack against targets in Russian-occupied Crimea on Saturday, February 21. The vessels, which were at the naval base in Sevastopol, have both been identified as Project 22460 or Rubin-class patrol boats operated by the Border Service of the…
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Partnership to develop unmanned maritime systems for Italian market
Italy’s Piloda Shipyard, through its Piloda Defence division, has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Turkish defence shipbuilder Havelsan and VN Maritime Technologies regarding collaboration on the development, integration and commercialisation of unmanned and hybrid (manned–unmanned) maritime platforms tailored for the Italian market. Within the scope of the MOU, Piloda Defence and VN…
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Three Tips to Maximize Binnacle Shift-and Throttle Safety
Three Tips to Maximize Binnacle Shift-and Throttle Safety Skippers must exercise vigilance in managing the binnacle control box for safety. Courtesy Yamaha Outboards You might have seen the viral video in which a Florida fishing-charter captain loses his temper and lashes out at a family who paid to go fishing with him. What triggered the…
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Security Vessel News Roundup | February 17 – Landing craft sea trials, Croatian patrol boat order and more
The US Coast Guard has commissioned its newest fast response cutter while an Australian-designed landing vessel has entered sea trials. Construction continues on a US Navy supply ship as the Croatian Government has placed an order for a new patrol boat. Lastly, a French defence manufacturer has submitted a warship proposal for consideration by a…
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US Coast Guard commissions fast response cutter Frederick Mann
The US Coast Guard commissioned its newest Sentinel-class fast response cutter (FRC), USCGC Frederick Mann, for official entry into service during a ceremony held in Kodiak, Alaska, on Friday, February 13. Frederick Mann is the coast guard’s 60th FRC and the third to be homeported at Coast Guard Base Kodiak. The cutter’s crew will primarily…
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Massive search effort launched after fishing boat goes missing off Occidental Mindoro, Philippines
Massive search effort launched after fishing boat goes missing off Occidental Mindoro, Philippines Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Cargo ship runs aground near Sweden’s Varberg Port
Cargo ship runs aground near Sweden’s Varberg Port Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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US Coast Guard to invest $323m in new icebreaker base in Seattle
US Coast Guard to invest $323m in new icebreaker base in Seattle Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Two missing after cargo ship capsizes off China’s Hainan Island
Two missing after cargo ship capsizes off China’s Hainan Island Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Fire ignites on fishing vessel off Galapagos Islands; all 27 crew rescued
Fire ignites on fishing vessel off Galapagos Islands; all 27 crew rescued Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Birdon to put up sixth US boatbuilding location in Pensacola, Florida
Birdon to put up sixth US boatbuilding location in Pensacola, Florida Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Two ships seized for alleged illegal oil transfer in Malaysian waters
Two ships seized for alleged illegal oil transfer in Malaysian waters Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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VIDEO | Philippine ferry tragedy death toll climbs to 29
VIDEO | Philippine ferry tragedy death toll climbs to 29 Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Philippines, US hold joint sail in disputed South China Sea shoal
Philippines, US hold joint sail in disputed South China Sea shoal Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Security Vessel News Roundup | January 27 – UK naval support ship construction, Australian patrol boat delivery and more
Security Vessel News Roundup | January 27 – UK naval support ship construction, Australian patrol boat delivery and more Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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VIDEO | 15 dead, others missing after ferry sinks off Basilan, Philippines
VIDEO | 15 dead, others missing after ferry sinks off Basilan, Philippines Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Fuel supplier found guilty of scheme to defraud US Navy and Coast Guard
Fuel supplier found guilty of scheme to defraud US Navy and Coast Guard Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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One killed after passenger boat capsizes off Surigao City, Philippines
One killed after passenger boat capsizes off Surigao City, Philippines Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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14 missing after dive boat capsizes in southern Philippines
14 missing after dive boat capsizes in southern Philippines Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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US Coast Guard selects builders for response boat–small demonstrators
US Coast Guard selects builders for response boat–small demonstrators Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Taiwan deports Chinese fishing boat skipper following subsea cable damage incident
Taiwan deports Chinese fishing boat skipper following subsea cable damage incident Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Damaged ferry leaks coolant off Prince Edward Island, Canada
Damaged ferry leaks coolant off Prince Edward Island, Canada Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Several injured after two airboats collide in DeSoto County, Florida
Several injured after two airboats collide in DeSoto County, Florida Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Canadian builder inks icebreaker design contracts with US and Finnish counterparts
Canadian builder inks icebreaker design contracts with US and Finnish counterparts Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Tender initiated for new Chinese inland rescue vessels
Tender initiated for new Chinese inland rescue vessels Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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US Coast Guard suspends search for survivors after strike on drug vessels
US Coast Guard suspends search for survivors after strike on drug vessels Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Louisiana builder secures four-icebreaker contract from US Coast Guard
Louisiana builder secures four-icebreaker contract from US Coast Guard Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Security Vessel News Roundup | December 30 – Russia’s new large salvage ship, Saudi surface combatant construction and more
Security Vessel News Roundup | December 30 – Russia’s new large salvage ship, Saudi surface combatant construction and more Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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South Korea’s first-ever chemical response vessel to be built
South Korea’s first-ever chemical response vessel to be built Alan Bosworth Go to baird maritime
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VIDEO | US Coast Guard medevacs passenger from cruise ship off Hawaii
VIDEO | US Coast Guard medevacs passenger from cruise ship off Hawaii Alan Bosworth Go to baird maritime
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FEATURE | US pursuing third oil tanker near Venezuela, officials say
FEATURE | US pursuing third oil tanker near Venezuela, officials say Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Taiwan says its military can respond rapidly to any sudden Chinese attack
Taiwan says its military can respond rapidly to any sudden Chinese attack Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Philippines to protest China’s actions that injured Filipino fishermen in South China Sea
Philippines to protest China’s actions that injured Filipino fishermen in South China Sea Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Op-Ed: Navigating the Coast Guard’s emerging cybersecurity framework
Op-Ed: Navigating the Coast Guard’s emerging cybersecurity framework Cybersecurity is becoming a formalized regulatory obligation for the maritime sector as the U.S. Coast Guard moves forward with new requirements under 33 CFR Part 101, Subpart F. Once finalized, these rules will establish mandatory cybersecurity controls for vessels and shoreside facilities operating in U.S. waters, marking…
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Nigerian officials refute US claims regarding seized tanker
Nigerian officials refute US claims regarding seized tanker Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Security Vessel News Roundup | December 10 – Philippine frigate commissioning, Norway submarine acquisition and more
Security Vessel News Roundup | December 10 – Philippine frigate commissioning, Norway submarine acquisition and more Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Cargo ship accidentally strikes pier in Busan, South Korea
Cargo ship accidentally strikes pier in Busan, South Korea Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Master Boat Builders to put up government shipbuilding facility
Master Boat Builders to put up government shipbuilding facility Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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US Coast Guard concludes response to tug sinking in Bremerton, Washington
US Coast Guard concludes response to tug sinking in Bremerton, Washington Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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GAO: Coast Guard should finish OPC designs before expanding construction
GAO: Coast Guard should finish OPC designs before expanding construction The U.S. Coast Guard should complete key design work before authorizing construction of additional Offshore Patrol Cutters, according to a new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report released this week. The watchdog warned that the service risks further delays, rework and rising costs if it continues…
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Florida shipbuilder halts construction of US Coast Guard offshore patrol cutters
Florida shipbuilder halts construction of US Coast Guard offshore patrol cutters Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Ferry captain was absent from bridge on 1,000 trips through channel where recent grounding occurred in South Korea, investigators say
Ferry captain was absent from bridge on 1,000 trips through channel where recent grounding occurred in South Korea, investigators say Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Korea Coast Guard seeks arrest warrant following ferry grounding
Korea Coast Guard seeks arrest warrant following ferry grounding Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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US Coast Guard responds to vessel grounding in US Virgin Islands
US Coast Guard responds to vessel grounding in US Virgin Islands Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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US Coast Guard offloads more than $360m in illegal drugs seized in Eastern Pacific Ocean
US Coast Guard offloads more than $360m in illegal drugs seized in Eastern Pacific Ocean Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Collaboration issues second RFI for remote pilotage solutions
Collaboration issues second RFI for remote pilotage solutions Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency acquires ex-US Coast Guard cutter
Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency acquires ex-US Coast Guard cutter Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Hegseth urges closer ties with Vietnam amid prolonged arms supply talks
Hegseth urges closer ties with Vietnam amid prolonged arms supply talks Reuters Go to baird maritime
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US Coast Guard icebreaker Healy returns to Seattle after 129-day Arctic deployment
US Coast Guard icebreaker Healy returns to Seattle after 129-day Arctic deployment Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Security Vessel News Roundup | October 28 – South Korean submarine, future Spanish Navy intelligence ship and more
Security Vessel News Roundup | October 28 – South Korean submarine, future Spanish Navy intelligence ship and more Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Three rescued following fire on recreational vessel off Naushon Island, Massachusetts
Three rescued following fire on recreational vessel off Naushon Island, Massachusetts Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Blast injures two on dredger in South Korea’s Gunsan Port
Blast injures two on dredger in South Korea’s Gunsan Port Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Houthis claim no involvement in alleged attack on Cameroon-flagged LPG tanker
Houthis claim no involvement in alleged attack on Cameroon-flagged LPG tanker Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Dutch and Danish navies escort Russian submarine through North Sea
Dutch and Danish navies escort Russian submarine through North Sea Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Four dead after racing boat capsizes in Indian Ocean off Kenya
Four dead after racing boat capsizes in Indian Ocean off Kenya Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Nearly $1m in suspected narcotics recovered in waters off Puerto Princesa, Philippines
Nearly $1m in suspected narcotics recovered in waters off Puerto Princesa, Philippines Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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China assaults Filipino vessel in South China Sea clash
China assaults Filipino vessel in South China Sea clash Reuters Go to baird maritime
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US Coast Guard, US Navy interdict 14 illegal aliens southeast of Catalina Island, California
US Coast Guard, US Navy interdict 14 illegal aliens southeast of Catalina Island, California Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Seaspan, Genoa Design ink technical design services agreement for future Canadian icebreaker
Seaspan, Genoa Design ink technical design services agreement for future Canadian icebreaker Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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South Korean authorities detain Russian-flagged ship for causing oil spill
South Korean authorities detain Russian-flagged ship for causing oil spill Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Four Mexican nationals detained for illegal fishing off Texas coast
Four Mexican nationals detained for illegal fishing off Texas coast Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Security Vessel News Roundup | September 30 – US Navy destroyers, Chinese ocean-going hospital ship and more
Security Vessel News Roundup | September 30 – US Navy destroyers, Chinese ocean-going hospital ship and more Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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US Coast Guard offloads more than $156m in cocaine in San Diego
US Coast Guard offloads more than $156m in cocaine in San Diego Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Two Romanians arrested for suspected espionage near Hellenic Navy base
Two Romanians arrested for suspected espionage near Hellenic Navy base Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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MHI Maritime Systems launches new patrol vessel for Japan Coast Guard
MHI Maritime Systems launches new patrol vessel for Japan Coast Guard Alan Bosworth Go to baird maritime
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49 rescued from disabled whale watching vessel near Newport, Oregon
49 rescued from disabled whale watching vessel near Newport, Oregon Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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NTSB issues safety alert for land-based firefighters responding to vessel fires
NTSB issues safety alert for land-based firefighters responding to vessel fires Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Ex-US Coast Guard cutter removed from Michigan maritime museum’s exhibits
Ex-US Coast Guard cutter removed from Michigan maritime museum’s exhibits Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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US Coast Guard exercises option for additional Sentinel-class cutters
US Coast Guard exercises option for additional Sentinel-class cutters Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Containers collapse from ship at Port of Long Beach
Containers collapse from ship at Port of Long Beach Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Grounded fishing vessel causes diesel spill in Alaska
Grounded fishing vessel causes diesel spill in Alaska Alan Bosworth Go to baird maritime
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US Coast Guard seizes 40,000 pounds of cocaine in 14 interdictions in Eastern Pacific
US Coast Guard seizes 40,000 pounds of cocaine in 14 interdictions in Eastern Pacific Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Filipino fisherman rescued after three days adrift in South China Sea
Filipino fisherman rescued after three days adrift in South China Sea Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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US Coast Guard, partners conclude Operation Ika Moana in Samoa
US Coast Guard, partners conclude Operation Ika Moana in Samoa Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Philippine Coast Guard to expand vessel repair capabilities with US State Department support
Philippine Coast Guard to expand vessel repair capabilities with US State Department support Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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First steel cut for Canadian Coast Guard polar icebreaker
First steel cut for Canadian Coast Guard polar icebreaker Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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US Coast Guard, US Navy seize nearly 600 kg of cocaine in Eastern Pacific Ocean
US Coast Guard, US Navy seize nearly 600 kg of cocaine in Eastern Pacific Ocean Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Maldivian Coast Guard commissions ex-Turkish Navy fast attack craft
Maldivian Coast Guard commissions ex-Turkish Navy fast attack craft Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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How to Handle Five Boating Emergencies
How to Handle Five Boating Emergencies If flames threaten a portable gas tank or propane cylinder, toss it over or abandon ship Courtesy US Coast Guard The types of emergencies that can occur aboard boats are as numerous as the types of boats and types of boaters. Naturally, our boats should be properly equipped with…
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One killed after vessels catch fire off Yeosu, South Korea
One killed after vessels catch fire off Yeosu, South Korea Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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VIDEO | Cargo ship runs aground off Camarines Sur, Philippines
VIDEO | Cargo ship runs aground off Camarines Sur, Philippines Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Passenger boat capsizes off Sulu, Philippines; all on board rescued
Passenger boat capsizes off Sulu, Philippines; all on board rescued Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Canadian yard to begin work on production drawings for future coast guard icebreakers
Canadian yard to begin work on production drawings for future coast guard icebreakers Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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10 Do’s and Don’ts When Fueling Your Boat
10 Do’s and Don’ts When Fueling Your Boat Proper fueling will keep your crew and boat safe. Courtesy Water Sports Foundation Fueling up is a basic component of boating. After all, if there’s no flow, there’s no go. But when was the last time you gave any thought to filling up at your local marina? Recently…
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Four rescued from sinking vessel in Gulf of Alaska
Four rescued from sinking vessel in Gulf of Alaska Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Canadian tour boat grounding leaves two injured
Canadian tour boat grounding leaves two injured Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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US Coast Guard, Navy conduct drug interdiction in Eastern Pacific
US Coast Guard, Navy conduct drug interdiction in Eastern Pacific Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Fourteen Boaters Rescued From Offshore Blazes Thanks to Good Samaritans and Lifesaving Tech
Fourteen Boaters Rescued From Offshore Blazes Thanks to Good Samaritans and Lifesaving Tech The 47-foot Buddy Davis sportfisher Raptor burst into flames on Friday the 13th of June. Courtesy Coalter Paxton Peters / Facebook Fire at sea is among the most terrifying scenarios any boater can face. But in three recent boat fires—one off the…
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UK’s MCA issues warning on dangers of sleeping aboard unequipped vessels
UK’s MCA issues warning on dangers of sleeping aboard unequipped vessels Alan Bosworth Go to baird maritime
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Boating Fatalities at Lowest Number in 50 Years!
Boating Fatalities at Lowest Number in 50 Years! On July 1, the Coast Guard released the 2024 Recreational Boating Statistics Report with the fewest U.S. fatalities in more than 50 years. While we celebrate the great news in overall boating deaths, the report contains some disturbing underlying statistics. Stand-up paddleboarding saw a double-digit increase in…
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Captain feared dead after shrimp boat capsizes near Brownsville, Texas
Captain feared dead after shrimp boat capsizes near Brownsville, Texas Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Six rescued after patrol boat sinks off Lesbos, Greece
Six rescued after patrol boat sinks off Lesbos, Greece Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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US Coast Guard, Mexican Navy disrupt suspected maritime smuggling venture off San Diego
US Coast Guard, Mexican Navy disrupt suspected maritime smuggling venture off San Diego Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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On Board With: Jim Pearson
On Board With: Jim Pearson Being a USCG Auxiliarist is just one of many roles that Jim Pearson has successfully filled. Jim Hendricks Jim Pearson has done so much in and around the water throughout his life, it’s hard to know where to start. A Vietnam veteran, Pearson served as a US Navy Diver with Naval Special Operations…
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US Department of Homeland Security confirms partial termination of US Coast Guard cutter contract
US Department of Homeland Security confirms partial termination of US Coast Guard cutter contract Will Xavier Go to baird maritime