Category: Coast Guard
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Sightseeing vessel loses steering control, strikes quay in central Stockholm
Sightseeing vessel loses steering control, strikes quay in central Stockholm Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Construction begins on new multi-role ship for Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency
Construction begins on new multi-role ship for Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Five rescued from capsized vessel near Freeport, Texas
Five rescued from capsized vessel near Freeport, Texas Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Tanker suffers onboard explosion off western India; all 21 crew rescued
Tanker suffers onboard explosion off western India; all 21 crew rescued Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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USCG gets $25 billion One Big Beautiful Bill boost
USCG gets $25 billion One Big Beautiful Bill boost The U.S. Coast Guard has welcomed the nearly $25 billion investment in the service included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act — marking the largest single commitment of funding in the service’s history. “This historic investment marks a new era for the Coast Guard,” said…
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US Coast Guard reports fewest recreational boating fatalities in more than 50 years
US Coast Guard reports fewest recreational boating fatalities in more than 50 years Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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How to Clean Your Boat Without Dirtying the Environment
How to Clean Your Boat Without Dirtying the Environment Copious flushing and a soft-bristled brush keep side panels and other areas free of grime and grit. Capt. Vincent Daniello Any boater who has navigated a pristine waterway, experienced life below the water’s surface, or anchored off a picturesque beach likely appreciates nature’s beauty. Yet some…
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GAO reports on issues plaguing USCG cutter fleet
GAO reports on issues plaguing USCG cutter fleet The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) today released a report on the actions it says that the U.S. Coast Guard needs to take to address the problems facing its aging fleet of 241 cutters, vessels 65 feet or greater in length with accommodations for crew to live…
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Alabama shipyard starts construction of new US Coast Guard inland tenders
Alabama shipyard starts construction of new US Coast Guard inland tenders Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Sea trials begin for Canadian Coast Guard’s newest ocean research ship
Sea trials begin for Canadian Coast Guard’s newest ocean research ship Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Royal Canadian Navy patrol ship recovers 245 kg of contraband in Caribbean Sea
Royal Canadian Navy patrol ship recovers 245 kg of contraband in Caribbean Sea Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Canadian shipbuilder Davie to acquire additional yard facilities in Texas as part of US expansion
Canadian shipbuilder Davie to acquire additional yard facilities in Texas as part of US expansion Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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What to Do When Someone Falls Overboard Off Your Boat
What to Do When Someone Falls Overboard Off Your Boat A throwable cushion, like these from WOW Watersports, is an essential and required piece of safety equipment. Look for USCG and UL approval on the label. Also, practice throwing these so you can confidently get one to a victim if ever needed. Courtesy WOW Sports…
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Do You Need a Boating License in Florida?
Do You Need a Boating License in Florida? Boaters born after January 1, 1988, and who operate a boat with 10 or more horsepower, must now have a Boating Safety Education ID Card to legally operate a boat on Florida waters. Courtesy Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Everyone born after January 1, 1988, must…
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US Navy destroyer Sampson deploys to Northern Command area of responsibility
US Navy destroyer Sampson deploys to Northern Command area of responsibility Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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US Coast Guard cutter Diligence returns home after 61-day fisheries and counter-drug patrol
US Coast Guard cutter Diligence returns home after 61-day fisheries and counter-drug patrol Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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US Navy, Coast Guard conduct successful drug interdiction in Caribbean Sea
US Navy, Coast Guard conduct successful drug interdiction in Caribbean Sea Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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The First Thing to Do if Involved in a Boating Accident
The First Thing to Do if Involved in a Boating Accident What is the first thing you should do following a collision with another boat? The author offers strategies to consider, so you can be better prepared if it ever happens to you. Courtesy US Coast Guard, District 7 The types of emergencies that can…
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US Coast Guard detains four Mexican nationals for illegal fishing off Texas coast
US Coast Guard detains four Mexican nationals for illegal fishing off Texas coast Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Multi-national naval exercise to help counter illegal fishing off West Africa
Multi-national naval exercise to help counter illegal fishing off West Africa Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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US Coast Guard prevents illegal migration attempt off Point Loma, California
US Coast Guard prevents illegal migration attempt off Point Loma, California Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Bollinger Shipyards launches United Shipbuilding Alliance to accelerate Arctic icebreaking
Bollinger Shipyards launches United Shipbuilding Alliance to accelerate Arctic icebreaking Alan Bosworth Go to baird maritime
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At least three dead, nine missing after illegal migrant boat capsizes near San Diego
At least three dead, nine missing after illegal migrant boat capsizes near San Diego Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Coast Guard May Remove Buoys
Coast Guard May Remove Buoys Hundreds of Aids to Navigation are being considered for removal, the US Coast Guard announced, as shown on this screen shot of an interactive map produced by private company Great Harbor Digital. Courtesy Great Harbor Digital I can remember one of my earliest boating trips as a youth. The fog…
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Swedish Coast Guard orders new RIBs from Finnish builder
Swedish Coast Guard orders new RIBs from Finnish builder Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Refitting Coast Guard Motor Lifeboats to Continue Saving Lives
Refitting Coast Guard Motor Lifeboats to Continue Saving Lives Crews from US Coast Guard Station Barnegat Light train in surf aboard newly refit 47-foot Motor Lifeboats. Scott Nevins While Coast Guard air crews often grab headlines, sometimes flying hundreds of miles offshore into unimaginable conditions to save mariners in peril, boaters in trouble closer to…
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Most Dangerous Inlets in the United States for Boaters
Most Dangerous Inlets in the United States for Boaters U.S.C.G. Surf Stations are served by special boats and people. Courtesy U.S. Coast Guard The title of my article makes a bold statement. I’m basing it on the US Coast Guard requirements for establishing what’s called a Surf Station. Surf Stations are required at locations where…
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USCG issues RFI for icebreaking Arctic Security Cutter
USCG issues RFI for icebreaking Arctic Security Cutter The U.S. Naval Institute (USNI) reported last month that the Trump administration’s final Fiscal Year 2025 spending bill could include a provision for a new Arctic Security Cutter program that would operate in parallel with the ongoing Polar Security Cutter icebreaker program. Now the Coast Guard has…
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South Korean investigators cite stability and steering issues in Sewol ferry tragedy
South Korean investigators cite stability and steering issues in Sewol ferry tragedy Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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UK accident investigators publish interim report on deadly ship collision in North Sea
UK accident investigators publish interim report on deadly ship collision in North Sea Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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ESNA/Eureka reveal high-speed autonomous assault craft concept
ESNA/Eureka reveal high-speed autonomous assault craft concept Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Ferry runs aground in bad weather in southeastern Taiwan
Ferry runs aground in bad weather in southeastern Taiwan Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Six injured after fire ignites on Russian-flagged cargo ship off South Korea’s Gamcheon Port
Six injured after fire ignites on Russian-flagged cargo ship off South Korea’s Gamcheon Port Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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US Coast Guard decommissions patrol boat Naushon after nearly 40 years of service
US Coast Guard decommissions patrol boat Naushon after nearly 40 years of service Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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New Zealand-led maritime task force makes $191m drug bust in Middle East
New Zealand-led maritime task force makes $191m drug bust in Middle East Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Peruvian fisherman lost for 95 days in Pacific Ocean returns home
Peruvian fisherman lost for 95 days in Pacific Ocean returns home Reuters Go to baird maritime
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British police given extended time to question Russian ship crash captain
British police given extended time to question Russian ship crash captain Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Canadian transport investigators publish report on loss of fishing vessel off Newfoundland
Canadian transport investigators publish report on loss of fishing vessel off Newfoundland Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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HNLMS Groningen intercepts more than 500 kilos of cocaine in Caribbean Sea
HNLMS Groningen intercepts more than 500 kilos of cocaine in Caribbean Sea Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Royal Canadian Navy, US Coast Guard seize cocaine totalling over US$18m in Caribbean Sea
Royal Canadian Navy, US Coast Guard seize cocaine totalling over US$18m in Caribbean Sea Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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42 rescued after tour boat capsizes in Caribbean Sea off Colombia
42 rescued after tour boat capsizes in Caribbean Sea off Colombia Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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US Coast Guard intercepts boat carrying Iranian-supplied arms bound for Yemen
US Coast Guard intercepts boat carrying Iranian-supplied arms bound for Yemen Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Austal reports strong growth in H1 FY2025 earnings
Austal reports strong growth in H1 FY2025 earnings Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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US Senators propose partnerships with overseas firms for US Navy and Coast Guard vessel construction
US Senators propose partnerships with overseas firms for US Navy and Coast Guard vessel construction Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Sweden and Finland investigate suspected sabotage of yet another Baltic Sea telecoms cable
Sweden and Finland investigate suspected sabotage of yet another Baltic Sea telecoms cable Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Good Samaritans rescue adrift fisherman off Philippines’ Mindoro Island
Good Samaritans rescue adrift fisherman off Philippines’ Mindoro Island Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Op-Ed: Complying with Coast Guard’s final rule on cybersecurity
Op-Ed: Complying with Coast Guard’s final rule on cybersecurity By Jim Kearns and Andy Lee, Jones Walker LLP On January 17, the U.S. Coast Guard released a final rule on cybersecurity in the U.S. marine transportation system. The rule establishes cybersecurity requirements for U.S.-flag vessels, facilities, and Outer Continental Shelf facilities that are regulated under…
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GAO: USCG needs to up its MTS cybersecurity game
GAO: USCG needs to up its MTS cybersecurity game The more the maritime industry relies on digitalization and tech to increase its efficiency, the more it becomes vulnerable to cyber threats and a new report from the Government Accountability Office says that the cybersecurity risks facing thr U.S. Maritime Transportation System (MTS) are significant and…
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Anchor chain failure led to cargo ship grounding in Caribbean, NTSB report finds
Anchor chain failure led to cargo ship grounding in Caribbean, NTSB report finds Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Five dead, five others missing after South Korean fishing vessel capsizes in East China Sea
Five dead, five others missing after South Korean fishing vessel capsizes in East China Sea Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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All major pieces of Potomac air disaster wreckage recovered
All major pieces of Potomac air disaster wreckage recovered Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Troubleshooting Autopilot Interference
Troubleshooting Autopilot Interference Sometimes the solution to a boat problem is a simple one. Courtesy Raymarine, dule964 / Adobe Stock After months of extensive preparations, my friend Coy and I headed for the Bahamas from Brunswick, Georgia, on Makana, his 32-footer. Prior to leaving for the Bahamas, we learned that the -autopilot on Makana was…
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Three dead, one missing after fishing boats run aground near South Korea’s Jeju Island
Three dead, one missing after fishing boats run aground near South Korea’s Jeju Island Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Japanese yard to build offshore patrol vessel for Indonesian Maritime Security Agency
Japanese yard to build offshore patrol vessel for Indonesian Maritime Security Agency Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Bulker crewman pleads guilty in US court to violation of ship pollution prevention laws
Bulker crewman pleads guilty in US court to violation of ship pollution prevention laws Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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US Navy to deploy unmanned vehicles on maritime domain awareness and counter-drug operations
US Navy to deploy unmanned vehicles on maritime domain awareness and counter-drug operations Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Philippine Coast Guard claims Chinese vessel hindered recovery of deceased fisherman’s remains
Philippine Coast Guard claims Chinese vessel hindered recovery of deceased fisherman’s remains Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Four rescued from sinking fishing boat following collision off Rhode Island
Four rescued from sinking fishing boat following collision off Rhode Island Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Coast Guard surges assets to protect U.S. maritime borders
Coast Guard surges assets to protect U.S. maritime borders The Coast Guard today announced immediate action on executive orders issued by the White House Tuesday, surging assets to maritime borders. “The U.S. Coast Guard is the world’s premiere maritime law enforcement agency, vital to protecting America’s maritime borders, territorial integrity and sovereignty,” said Adm. Kevin…
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Hellenic Navy christens four patrol vessels
Hellenic Navy christens four patrol vessels Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Two rescued following fishing vessel capsizing near Kodiak, Alaska
Two rescued following fishing vessel capsizing near Kodiak, Alaska Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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DOJ: Bollinger agrees to pay $1,025,000 to settle False Claims Act allegations
DOJ: Bollinger agrees to pay $1,025,000 to settle False Claims Act allegations The U.S. Department of Justice reports that Bollinger Shipyards LLC has agreed to pay $1,025,000 to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by knowingly billing the U.S. Coast Guard for labor provided by workers who were not eligible to work…
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Grounded bulker Algoma Verity successfully refloated
Grounded bulker Algoma Verity successfully refloated U.S. Coast Guard Fifth District reported Saturday that the M/V Algoma Verity had been refloated and was moored at Tioga Marine Terminal, approximately two miles north of Philadelphia’s Benjamin Franklin Bridge on the Delaware River. As we reported previously, at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 9, Coast Guard Sector Delaware…
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Vandalised ex-Canadian Coast Guard patrol vessel sold for scrapping
Vandalised ex-Canadian Coast Guard patrol vessel sold for scrapping Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Two Greek shipping companies plead guilty to pollution-related charges in US
Two Greek shipping companies plead guilty to pollution-related charges in US Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Two dead after fishing boat capsizes off eastern Japan
Two dead after fishing boat capsizes off eastern Japan Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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One dead, four missing after vehicle ferry capsizes off southwestern South Korea
One dead, four missing after vehicle ferry capsizes off southwestern South Korea Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Approval secured for construction of US Coast Guard’s newest heavy icebreaker
Approval secured for construction of US Coast Guard’s newest heavy icebreaker Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Security Vessel News Roundup | December 19 – Dutch, Canadian and Portuguese naval support ships, Saudi and Israeli corvettes and more
Security Vessel News Roundup | December 19 – Dutch, Canadian and Portuguese naval support ships, Saudi and Israeli corvettes and more Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Canadian Coast Guard, partners respond to diesel spill at Vancouver Island fish farm
Canadian Coast Guard, partners respond to diesel spill at Vancouver Island fish farm Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Naval support for political and military action: Syria and China
Naval support for political and military action: Syria and China Trevor Hollingsbee Go to baird maritime
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Seven dead, one missing after fishing boat capsizes off Gyeongju, South Korea
Seven dead, one missing after fishing boat capsizes off Gyeongju, South Korea Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Joint Dutch-US operation successfully interdicts 500kg drug shipment in Caribbean waters
Joint Dutch-US operation successfully interdicts 500kg drug shipment in Caribbean waters Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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New bill proposes establishment of Nigerian coast guard
New bill proposes establishment of Nigerian coast guard Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Coast Guard issues $125M Aiviq acquisition contract
Coast Guard issues $125M Aiviq acquisition contract It’s official, the Coast Guard has now issued a contract for the acquisition of the Edison Chouest Offshore icebreaking vessel Aiviq. The Coast Guard Acquisitions Directorate says that on Nov. 20 it awarded a contract to Offshore Service Vessels, LLC, of Cut Off, Louisiana, “to acquire a commercially…
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Safety report reveals severe weather contributed to loss of fishing vessel near Nova Scotia, Canada
Safety report reveals severe weather contributed to loss of fishing vessel near Nova Scotia, Canada Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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China releases Taiwanese boat skipper following four-month detention for alleged illegal fishing
China releases Taiwanese boat skipper following four-month detention for alleged illegal fishing Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Canadian Coast Guard ship completes anti-illegal fishing patrols in Northern Pacific
Canadian Coast Guard ship completes anti-illegal fishing patrols in Northern Pacific Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Scientists discover volcano-like underwater feature during Arctic research off Alaska
Scientists discover volcano-like underwater feature during Arctic research off Alaska Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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US builder unveils new series of multi-role SES vessels
US builder unveils new series of multi-role SES vessels Baird Maritime {authorlink} https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/naval/naval-ships/us-builder-unveils-new-series-of-multi-role-ses-vessels https://prod-qt-images.s3.amazonaws.com/production/bairdmaritime/feed.xml November 6, 2024 4:01 am
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Cargo barge that caused crane collapse in Taiwan’s Keelung port runs aground in bad weather
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COLUMN | China’s maritime forces ramp up the pressure on Taiwan [Naval Gazing]