TRIUMPH

Triump Tapped To Outfit Sea Tow With Boats

Triumph Boats Inc. has completed an agreement with Sea Tow Services International to market and distribute a boat that provides the ultimate commercial towing package for Sea Tow franchisees and the Marine Assistance Industry. Captain Joe Frohnhoefer says, "It's the ultimate boat for us, in construction and function. Triumph's Roplene™ technology boat can withstand adverse conditions better than any other boat available today. We can run into rocks, hit submerged objects and floating debris without any concerns. The Triumph not only meets the high standards of Sea Tow, it exceeds them." Jim White, President of Triumph Boats explains, "The same benefits enjoyed by Sea Tow in commercial use are built into every Triumph boat, providing our customers with the best level of durability, performance and low maintenance." Triumph and Sea Tow collaborated in designing a commercial boat that utilizes a standard 210 Center Console model. The Triumph boat for Sea Tow was built using a yellow marine grade polyethylene, and the color is molded throughout the material. It was converted for commercial use by adding an anodized aluminum wheelhouse, T-top, light mast, bow and stern tow posts, along with a stern crash bar. Triumph boats are designed so that if they hit rocks, docks and submerged objects, there is very little damage. They are designed so that they won't chip, crack or blister and will not fade due to sunlight, and, they are recyclable

Cruise Line Maintains Coast Guard Help Free of Charge

Carnival Corp, resists reimbursement of costs incurred by US Government through assistance rendered to their disabled 'Carnival Triumph'. Carnival Corp. says all maritime interests must assist without question those in trouble at sea, a duty that would not include reimbursing the U.S. government nearly $780,000 for costs associated with the rescue of the crippled Triumph cruise ship, reports the Associated Press. Carnival recently released letters replying to an inquiry by U.S. Sen

This Day in Coast Guard History – March 26

1938- On 26 March 1938 the US Coast Guard motor lifeboat Triumph departed from the Point Adams Station, located near Hammond, Oregon at the mouth of the Columbia River.  It proceeded out to the bar and stood by while several crab boats crossed in.  The tug Tyee with a barge load of logs in tow was attempting to cross out.  Tyee passed too close to the life buoy and the barge drifted into the outer break on Clatsop Spit

Carnival Cruise Ship Briefly Arrested in Lawsuit Case

U.S. marshals briefly seized 'Carnival Triumph' in Galveston in $10 million legal dispute over Consta Concordia disaster victim's claim. The Carnival Triumph was seized for several hours at its port in Galveston, where it was scheduled to leave with 2,700 passengers. Both sides said they reached a confidential deal that released the ship in time to leave for its five-day cruise to Mexico, according to 'The Washington Post'.

Stricken Cruise Ship Headed to Alabama

The tugs Resolve Pioneer and Dabhol tow and steer the 893-foot Carnival Triumph cruise ship Tuesday morning, Feb. 12, 2013, in the Gulf of Mexico. The ship is enroute to Mobile, Ala., after an engine room fire a few days prior. HOUSTON — The Coast Guard Cutter Vigorous began escorting the Carnival Triumph cruise ship Monday night after tugs began towing it toward Mobile, Ala., which is approximately 270 miles north.

Coast Guard Completes Escort of Carnival Triumph

The Coast Guard escorted the disabled Carnival Triumph to the Alabama Cruise Ship Terminal in Mobile Thursday evening. The tug vessel Roland Falgout and four assist tugs towed the Triumph to the Alabama Cruise Terminal following more than a 100-hour voyage from Cozumel, Mexico to Mobile. Resources used to assist the Triumph: The 210-foot Coast Guard Cutter Vigorous and crew, homeported in Cape May, N.J.; Coast Guard Aviation Training Center Mobile MH-60T crew; The 87-foot Coast Guard

Coast Guard Performs Vessel Security Checks

Boarding Team members from Sector Portland ready their gear in preparation to board the motor vessel Marguerite. The Boarding Team was taken to the Marguerite by the 52-foot motor lifeboat crew aboard the Triumph II from Station Cape Disappointment. (Photo by Petty Officer Andrew Bermel, U.S.C.G.) Seaman Ethan Lincoln stands watch on the bow of a 25-foot response boat from Station Cape Disappointment, as a crew aboard the 52-foot motor lifeboat Triumph II makes an approach to the ladder of

New HD850 Precision Searchlight Sonar

The new HD850 series from Wesmar was installed aboard the F/V American Triumph. “The Wesmar HD850 is working well, marking fish down 320 fathoms on 1200 meter range,” said Captain Eric of the American Triumph. Captain Sandy also adds, “The Wesmar HD850 is marking extremely well. Active stabilization consistently keeps the fish on the screen.” The new trawlscan mode on the HD 850 shows more fishable area by keeping the sound beam out front

This Day in Coast Guard History – Jan. 12

1850- The wreck of Ayrshire on Squan Beach N.J. 201 of 202 persons on board were saved by the life car. First use of the life car in the U.S. 1923- Title "Commandant" was authorized for the service head of the Coast Guard.  This officer was to be selected from the active list of line officers not below grade of commander. 1943- Coast Guardsmen participated in the landings at Amchitka, Alaska 1961- Two Coast Guard craft from the Cape Disappointment Lifeboat Station [LBS]

This Day in U.S. Coast Guard History – January 12

1850- The wreck of Ayrshire on Squan Beach N.J. 201 of 202 persons on board were saved by the life car. First use of the life car in the U.S. 1923- Title "Commandant" was authorized for the service head of the Coast Guard.  This officer was to be selected from the active list of line officers not below grade of commander. 1943- Coast Guardsmen participated in the landings at Amchitka, Alaska 1961- Two Coast Guard craft from the Cape Disappointment Lifeboat Station [LBS]