Touted as China’s most advanced maritime patrol ship, the HAIXUM 31, made its first call to a U.S. port today in Honolulu. More from the U.S. Coast Guard District 14 Public Affairs – The Haixun 31 was escorted into Aloha … Continued
It’s nearly the end of the road for the old Coast Guard Icebreaker GLACIER, WAGB-4. The ship has left the Suisun Reserve Fleet, entered the Mare Island Drydock for hull cleaning, and is now under tow to Brownsville for scrapping. … Continued
The IMO estimates there are 1.5 million seafarers worldwide, and this is the day we pay tribute to them all. The 25th of June has been designated by the IMO and it’s member states as “The Day of the Seafarer” … Continued
The U.S. Coast Guard has issued a Marine Safety Alert reminding operators of barges and tank vessels to ensure tank high velocity vent valves and vacuum valves or combination pressure/vacuum valves are maintained in proper operating condition at all times. This follows a recent … Continued
Somali pirates attacked and attempted to hijack a deep-sea boxship on the 21st of April, resulting in one of the first successful attacks and at sea boarding on a large deep-sea container ship. NATO reported that the HANJIN TIANJIN was attacked … Continued