AMS Presents 2014 Safety Awards
Nonprofit maritime trade association American Maritime Safety (AMS) held its 25th Annual Membership Meeting at The Yale Club of New York City on Thursday, October 23, honoring five member companies with Maritime Safety Awards in recognition of their dedication to promoting safe vessel navigation, preserving the marine environment and for their proactive efforts toward achieving safe maritime working practices. Bouchard Transportation Company, Inc. received the Tug and Barge Safety Award…
Cutter Commanding Officer Submits Retirement Request After Administrative Hearing
The commanding officer of the Coast Guard Cutter Midgett submitted his request for retirement following an administrative hearing, Coast Guard Pacific Area. Capt. Elmo Alexander was given nonjudicial punishment by Vice Adm. Charles Wurster in response to an incident aboard Midgett during a port call in where Alexander berated and struck a watchstander he thought was improperly standing the watch. Capt. Lance Bardo has assumed command of the Midgett until Alexander's scheduled relief. Alexander is retiring after 31 years with a previously unblemished record. In addition to the Midgett, Alexander commanded Coast Guard cutters , and . Midgett is a 378-foot high endurance cutter homeported in . It is scheduled for a change of command in the summer.