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27 Dec 2007

USCG Allows Cosco Busan to Depart

The Coast Guard has authorized the COSCO BUSAN to resume maritime commerce. The customs hold and all orders requiring the vessel to remain in San Francisco issued…
12 Dec 2007

USCG Rescues Workboat Crew

Coast Guard crews rescue nine people after a workboat struck and became lodged on a wellhead near Venice, La., seven miles north of Main Pass. Four HH-65C rescue…
11 Dec 2007

USCG Rejects LNG Appeal

The U.S. Coast Guard, according to an AP report, has rejected an appeal of its decision to advise against a proposed liquefied natural gas terminal in Fall River.
10 Dec 2007

S. Coast Guard uses SunWize Solar Modules

SunWize was selected for a five year supply contract with the US Coast Guard (USCG) to provide specialty solar modules to power navigational aids, buoys and lighthouses.
05 Dec 2007

Coast Guard and Border Patrol Sign Cooperation Agreement

The U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Border Patrol signed a memorandum of understanding for cooperation as part of the recently formed Caribbean Border Interagency Group (CBIG).
26 Nov 2007

Vessels Arriving in U.S. from Cameroon

The US Coast Guard said that, with the exception of certain named ports, it is imposing conditions of entry on vessels arriving in the United States after having…
01 Oct 2001

U.S. Port Security Tightens More

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has advised that it is in the process of instituting a new port security measure. USCG categorically denies the rumors that vessels flying…
05 Oct 2001

Boeing Deepwater Team Delivers Proposal to USCG

"Deepwater One Team" has delivered a $2.3-billion proposal to the U.S. Coast Guard for the design and development of an Integrated Deepwater System (IDS) that will…
23 Apr 2001

First USCG-Approved ECDIS Course Set

The first U.S. Coast Guard approved ECDIS training course is now being offered at Pacific Northwest Maritime Institute in Seattle, Wash. ECDIS integrates the navigational functions of chart upkeep…
09 Oct 2001

Bollinger Delivers Patrol Boat

Security of the U.S. central Gulf of Mexico will be improved by the commissioning of the new 87-ft. coastal patrol boat, USCG Sturgeon, by the U.S. Coast Guard at Grand Isle, La.
12 Oct 2001

Terrorist Attacks Will Affect Port Operations

The entire United States (and anyone else in the world with access to cable or for that matter any TV) has become intimately involved in what is sure to become the seminal event of our time.
12 Oct 2001

Two Tugs Per Ship in NY/NJ For Now

In the wake of the World Trade Center terrorist attack, a number of new measures are being instituted to ensure the near and long-term safety and security in ports.
12 Oct 2001

Terrorist Attacks Will Affect Port Operations

The entire United States (and anyone else in the world with access to cable or for that matter any TV) has become intimately involved in what is sure to become the seminal event of our time.
12 Oct 2001

Munson Delivers Landing Craft to USCG

William E. Munson Co. of Mount Vernon, Wash., which specializes in high performance for welded aluminum landing craft from 18 to 40 ft., built five new 34 x 12 ft.
22 Oct 2001

USCG Expands Port Security

The U.S. Coast Guard is in the process of instituting new port security measures. include in their advance notice of arrival a crew list that includes the nationality of each crew member.
26 Sep 2001

Port Security Takes Center Stage

The entire United States (and anyone else in the world with access to cable or for that matter any TV) has become intimately involved in what is sure to become the seminal event of our time.
18 Apr 2001

A Leg Up on the Competition

To Tim Domke, the new M/V Dixie Legacy is much more than simply the largest, most advanced lift boat in the world. To Domke, the Dixie Legacy is personal, the culmination…
08 Oct 2001

Port Security Strengthened in Wake of Disaster

The entire United States (and anyone else in the world with access to cable or for that matter any TV) has become intimately involved in what is sure to become the seminal event of our time.
26 Sep 2001

NY/NJ Port Safety Tightened

In the wake of the World Trade Center terrorist attack, a number of new measures are being instituted to ensure the near and long-term safety and security in ports. In the past week, the U.S.
22 Oct 2001

USCG Strike Teams Provide Assistance

Seventy Coast Guard Strike Team members from the National Strike Force deployed to the World Trade Towers incident, Washington D.C., and Boca Raton, Fla., to assist…

When Your USCG License is on the Line, Relationships Matter

Posted to Maritime Reporter ( by MOPS Marine License Insurance ) on May 22, 2023

We all know the saying “relationships matter.” It is applicable to just about all areas of personal and business life. And, it certainly pertains to the insurance company you choose to protect your USCG marine license and professional reputation.

Evaluating Marine License Insurance Providers

Posted to Maritime Reporter ( by MOPS Marine License Insurance ) on May 13, 2024

For professional mariners, safeguarding their USCG credentials with marine license insurance is vital. Yet, not all insurers offer the same caliber of service and expertise.

The Importance of Marine License & Liability Insurance for USCG-Licensed Mariners

Posted to Maritime Reporter TV ( by Greg Trauthwein ) on December 17, 2023

By its very nature, maritime is inherently a risky business, particularly for the mariner who is on the literal ‘front line’. 360 Coverage Pros offers an extensive array of options to help protect mariners, and in fact the company has seen an uptick in business from companies that want to use the coverage as a means to attract and retain the mariners it wants and needs to power its business. Chris Buseman, VP, Specialty Insurance Programs, 360 Coverage Pros, discusses the options available.

Alfa Laval PureBallast 3 CBT for ballast water treatment system

Posted to Maritime Reporter ( by Alfa Laval ) on August 13, 2018

Alfa Laval PureBallast is the market-leading ballast water treatment system providing full compliance in accordance with IMO and USCG regulations. This film summarizes how Alfa Laval supports customers through PureBallast 3 Computer-Based Training (CBT).

Marine License Insurance: Do You Need It?

Posted to Maritime Reporter ( by MOPS Marine License Insurance ) on June 5, 2022

Every year, many professional mariners become involved in accidents that trigger a USCG investigation.

Cyber Security in the Maritime Sector - What You Need to Know Now

Posted to Maritime Reporter ( by Maritime Reporter & Engineering News ) on October 16, 2024

Join us at the Workboat Show for lunch and a panel discussion on emerging USCG cyber security rules and their potential impact on vessel owners and operators.

What’s in that Box? Container Shipping Security Goes Digital

Posted to Maritime Reporter TV ( by MRTV ) on March 19, 2026

Homer is a maritime start-up, born when Samantha Weckesser was a research assistant in a laboratory and given access to mammoth USCG data set on shipping containers that had failed inspection. The task: discover if any actionable information could be derived from that dataset to help find problems within the dataset that could relate to real-world problems. There was a problem. Undeclared or mis-declared cargos – particularly hazmat cargos – can end in catastrophe at sea and in port. Today, Homer offers Calypso, built on a machine learning model based on 20 years of date on failed container inspections, is a system to ‘go through’ containers, identifying the most high-risk units and predicting which are most likely to fail inspection. Weckesser takes a deep dive into the tech and the potential with Maritime Reporter TV.

Maritime Security

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 28, 2017

Maritime Security is a term which applies to a large variety of technology, devices, and operations both on deck and on shore. It can mean the simple measures used by boat owners and operators to protect individuals, vessels, and cargo from theft, sabotage, or piracy.

DEX-O-TEX Light Weight Underlayment.

Posted to Maritime Reporter ( by DEX-O-TEX ) on June 15, 2020

The challenge for ship builders has always been creating enough slope for drainage and leveled interior floors, without the sacrifice of additional weight and imbalances within the hull.

UNDERSTANDING UV TRANSMITTANCE

Posted to Trojan Marinex on April 28, 2017

There is a long track record of utilizingUV disinfection to treat wastewater, and,in most cases, wastewater is of poorerquality or lower UV transmittance (UVT)than ballast water. UV can treat extremelyturbid ballast water, as long as the systemis engineered to the highest of standards.
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