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Post accident: What to do?
After an accident, many things go through your mind. Once the accident site has been…
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Offshore wind faces challenges, report says
The offshore wind energy revolution has arrived on American shores. In a relatively short period…
Riverboat racing controversy
In July, the American Duchess, the American Queen and the Belle of Cincinnati squared off…
Lease sale success questionable
The Gulf of Mexico (GOM) oil and gas Lease Sale 253, scheduled to be held…
Protection and safety – Part III
Understanding what a Towing Safety Management System (TSMS) is all about — and what it…
A step forward for mariners
In June, the Coast Guard published a final rule that eliminated the requirement for marine…
Inaugural World Marine Aids to Navigation Day
During its General Assembly last year in Incheon, South Korea, the International Association of Lighthouse…
Smoother sailing for employment and workplace practices
On May 23, the Trump administration released its spring 2019 Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory…
The Coast Guard: Room for improvement?
The Coast Guard is making me mad. Recently they stopped providing vessel owner details in…
Protection and safety for mariners — Part II
One thing that never seems to change over the years is the typical response to…