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USCG

Weather, relatively speaking

My post on the sailors who where towed by the USCG after departing into some lousy weather received a number of comments, and I was surprised that most of the comments were to scold me for “being to harsh” in my criticism of the MOONSHINE’s crew. (No one challenged the idea that the USCG might [...]

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January 12, 2009 Read the full article →

What WOULD the Coast Guard charge?

Yesterday, we wondered aloud about the question of whether the USCG would ever actually charge for a non-emergency response to rescue foolish, or reckless boaters. I ended that post with “I wonder what the hourly costs for running a 47′ MLB are?” The question somewhat rhetorical in nature, as I figured that the answer was [...]

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December 30, 2008 Read the full article →

Will the Coast Guard ever charge for service?

Two news items caught my attention this week. First was this USCG story about the search and towing of a disabled sailboat just south of Block Island last week. [the story is also covered here with a picture, and here with comments; searching Google News returns more of the same] From the USCG news page: [...]

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December 29, 2008 Read the full article →

Area Maritime Security Committees

Found this item in today’s Federal Register: This notice requests individuals interested in serving on an Area Maritime Security Committee in any Captain of the Port Zone, nationwide, to submit their applications for membership to their local Captain of the Port. These committees advise the Secretary of DHS, through the Coast Guard, on matters relating [...]

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December 24, 2008 Read the full article →

Sunk Costs – by David Axe

Here a rather lengthy but well reasoned summary of the overall state of the USCG, and particularly the Deepwater Program: click here for Sunk Costs – David Axe (one quick quote) The ultimate result of Deepwater’s travails is that a well-respected agency—the only one, in fact, to perform admirably during Hurricane Katrina—is now finding it [...]

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December 21, 2008 Read the full article →

Are You Fit for Service?

Checklist for license renewal: Sea time letter(s): check Application completed: check Current form of identification: check Valid TWIC card: check Proof of drug testing: check Physical exam completed by doctor: check Checkbook to pay fees: check BMI under 40: HUH? Last week, the USCG issued NVIC 04-08, which actually references about 80 pages of new [...]

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September 24, 2008 Read the full article →

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