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02 Apr 2003

Training & Education Directory

BlueWater & Associates, Inc. 1054 Bel Marin Keys Blvd. Novato, Calif. Contact: Terry M. Michael A. BlueWater, established in 1994, specializes in assisting the maritime industry…
24 Apr 2003

News: USCG Oks Barge Security Plan

The American Waterways Operators' (AWO) Model Vessel Security Plan for the American tugboat, towboat and barge industry has been approved by the United States Coast Guard.
24 Apr 2003

Vessels: HOS Bluewater Delivered by Leevac

On March 16, 2003, Hornbeck Offshore Services (HOS) took delivery of the HOS Bluewater from LEEVAC Industries LLC. The vessel was delivered to Hornbeck Offshore…
24 Apr 2003

Legislative Insider: Compliance with the New Security Standards

War is upon us. One cannot help but think that war and its impact upon our everyday lives will be with us, both directly and indirectly, for years to come. The US coalition forces will persevere and…
01 Nov 2002

Furuno Awarded $11M USCG Contract

Furuno USA, Inc. has been awarded a multi-year $11M U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) contract for replacement of the aging radar systems on all Coast Guard 41-foot patrol and rescue boats.
30 Oct 2002

RIB Report

The 10.5 ft. Oceanus 3.20VSC from AB Inflatables is a sporty RIB with a deep V hull construction large, 17-in.-diameter tubes, and a rounded, European-style console and seat.
28 Oct 2002

New Tech Requirement for Single Hull Tankers by 2007

• operates in conditions up to sea state 5 (corresponding to Beaufort 6, i.e. • has audible and visual alarm indicators which are distinctly identifiable as cargo…
05 Nov 2002

Passenger Ferry M/V Freedom Launched

The 100 ft. passenger ferry M/V Freedom was launched today on the ways at Blount/Barker Shipbuilding, llc in Warren, R.I. Bristol Harbor Marine Design designed and…
11 Oct 2002

Procedures for Detaining Crewmembers on Board Vessels

The U.S. Coast Guard and the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) have developed a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for identifying crewmembers on board vessels coming to U.S.
07 Sep 2005

Bordelon Boosts Fleet

The ground swell is well underway. For the past few months the undeniable signs of another boom period in the offshore oil and gas business are all around the Louisiana bayous.
29 Aug 2005

Hurricane Katrina Incident Management Site

The U.S. Coast Guard established an Internet site – USCGStormWatch – for the purpose of rapidly disseminating information to the marine community regarding Hurricane Katrina.
31 Aug 2005

Katrina Shuts Down Weather Broadcasts in GOM

As a result of Hurricane Katrina, all HF radiofacsimile, HF voice and NAVTEX weather broadcasts from United States Coast Guard New Orleans station NMG are inoperable.
01 Sep 2005

USCG Maintains Hurricane Response

The Coast Guard’s current emphasis is the safety and security of people in the areas impacted by Hurricane Katrina, and is working closely with federal, state and local partners on that goal.
06 Sep 2005

USCG to Evaluate LNG suitability of Columbia River

The Coast Guard received official notification of Northern Star Natural Gas LLC’s plans on January 18, 2005. U.S. Coast Guard Sector Portland will assess safety…
14 Sep 2005

U.S., Canada Collaborate on Inland Waterway Security

On September 12th, 2005, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and United States Coast Guard (USCG) began a two-week pilot project to enhance inland marine border security.
14 Sep 2005

DHS Announces $141M in Port Security Grants

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced $141,969,967.61 in the fifth round of awards under the Port Security Grant Program (PSGP). The FY 2005 PSGP fortifies…
16 Sep 2005

Massive Oil Spill Clean Up Underway

Despite initial contentions that there were only two major oil spills in the wake of Katrina, details released by the U.S. Coast Guard indicate that the problem is much larger.
16 Sep 2005

USCG Forms Maritime Recovery, Restoration Task Force

ST. LOUIS - The U.S. Coast Guard announced the formation of a Maritime Recovery and Restoration Task Force here to assist incident commanders engaged in Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.
15 Sep 2005

USCG Assists Merchant Mariners Affected by Katrina

WASHINGTON -- The Coast Guard is moving quickly to restore vital services to merchant mariners in the New Orleans area. Regional Examination Center (REC) Houston…
19 Sep 2005

USCG to Examine Brazilian Ports

As part of new security measures implanted by the International Maritime Organization (which has 160-nation members) since 9/11, a US Coast Guard delegation will…

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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