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The NTSB has issued a preliminary report concerning the capsizing of an offshore liftboat on April 13 off the coast of Louisiana. U.S. Coast Guard photo

NTSB issues capsized liftboat preliminary report

Ken Hocke

Your questions answered: Doing business with the U.S. government – NOAA oceanographic research vessels

Jeremiah Karpowicz

The operation took place approximately eight miles off Port Fourchon, La.

Coast Guard finishes removing diesel fuel from capsized liftboat

Ken Hocke

When compliance with TWIC regulations cannot reasonably be met as a result of Covid-19, the Coast Guard will exercise flexibility to prevent undue delays. TSA image

Coast Guard notes changes to TWIC deadlines

WorkBoat Staff

Munro is one of four National Security Cutters homeported in Alameda. These Legend class cutters measure 418'x54' and have a 4,600LT displacement. They have a top speed in excess of 28 knots, a range of 12,000 nautical miles, endurance of up to 90 days and can hold a crew of nearly 150. U.S. Coast Guard, Petty Officer 3rd Class Taylor Bacon

Coast Guard seizes 15 tons of cocaine and marijuana

WorkBoat Staff

Coast Guard cutter Legare (WMEC 912) patrols in the Caribbean in April 2021. The cutter was deployed in support of Operation Unified Resolve/Martillo under the tactical control of Joint Interagency Task Force South (JIATF-S) and the Seventh Coast Guard District. U.S. Coast Guard photo

Coast Guard cutter returns home after 50-day, counter-narcotics deployment

WorkBoat Staff

Colonial Pipeline disruption may cost you more money at the pump. Ken Hocke photo

Biden administration wrestling with pipeline disruption

WorkBoat Staff

The NTSB found fire pattern and damage indicating the fire started near the forward bulkhead. NTSB photo

Lack of continuous monitoring at issue in shipyard fire

WorkBoat Staff

Gibbs & Cox awarded $20 million contract from Naval Surface Warfare Center

WorkBoat Staff

Ørsted Gode Wind farm turbines off the coast of Germany. Ørsted photo

BOEM to prepare EIS for Revolution Wind project offshore Rhode Island

WorkBoat Staff

Seacor Power — A Coast Guard Station Grand Isle 45-foot Response Boat-Medium boat crew heads toward the capsized 175-foot liftboat Seacor Power on April 13, 2021. USCG Photo

Bill introduced to modify vessel response plans

WorkBoat Staff

The cadets of the class of 2019 throws their covers into the air as they officially become ensigns during the 138th commencement exercises at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn., May 22, 2019. Over 200 cadets graduated during the ceremony. U

Biden to speak at Coast Guard Academy commencement

WorkBoat Staff

DrugtestimageDOT — Federal law considers marijuana an illegal drug, so weed is off limits for those in safety-sensitive jobs under Coast Guard and Department of Transportation (DOT) watch. Department of Transportation photo

Coast Guard sets 2021 minimum random drug testing rate at 50%

Dale K. DuPont