WASHINGTON (HQ Public Affairs) – The U.S. Coast Guard and the Transportation Security Administration announced Thursday that Nov. 28, 2008, is the Transportation Worker Identification Credential program compliance date for owners and operators of facilities located within the U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port Zones of Cape Fear River, N.C., Corpus Christi, Texas, North [...]
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Coast Guard Announces Latest Transportation Worker Identification Credential Compliance Ports, Dates
Coast Guard, Oak Bluffs police sign local agreement to enhance maritime safety and security
OAK BLUFFS, Mass. (D1 Public Affairs) – The Coast Guard and local law enforcement signed an agreement Monday to improve safety and security in and around Oak Bluffs Harbor.
The agreement, signed by Capt. Raymond J. Perry, the captain of the port for southeastern New England, and Erik G. Blake, Town of Oak Bluffs chief of [...]
Coast Guard hosts Homeland Security Advisory Council visit
PORTSMOUTH, Va. – The Coast Guard hosted a Homeland Security Advisory Council visit today involving demonstrations of Coast Guard assets, units and capabilities at Integrated Support Command Portsmouth.
The event highlighted Coast Guard capabilities through demonstrations and tours from:
* Coast Guard Cutter Harriet Lane, homeported in Portsmouth
* Coast Guard Port Security Unit 305 from Fort Eustis, [...]
Broadwater LNG Letter of Recommendation Signed
NEW HAVEN, Conn. – U.S. Coast Guard Captain Daniel Ronan, Captain of the Port of Long Island Sound, announced today he has signed the Letter of Recommendation (LOR) for Broadwater Energy, a joint development of Shell US Gas & Power, LLC and TransCanada Pipe Lines USA, LTD.
The Coast Guard completed its assessment of the waterway [...]
Port Agencies to Respond to Terrorist Threat During Exercise
LOS ANGELES (D11 Public Affairs) – Harbor residents of Los Angeles and Long Beach will see increased law enforcement activity this Wednesday and Thursday as area emergency responders participate in a 2-day U.S. Coast Guard lead counterterrorism exercise. The exercise is designed to test the Area Maritime Security Plan that was mandated by the [...]
Coast Guard Establishes New Law Enforcement and Security Enlisted Rating
WASHINGTON (HQ Public Affairs) – Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Thad Allen announced Monday the approval of the establishment of a new enlisted rating for law enforcement and security as part of the Coast Guard’s continuing transformation to meet America’s maritime challenges.
“The establishment of an enlisted rating involving law enforcement and security duties will enhance [...]
Security zone established for Rose Fest fleet visit
PORTLAND, Ore. – The Coast Guard will enforce and maintain a controlled access area on the Willamette River while Navy and Coast Guard vessels are tied up at the seawall between the Steel and Morrison Bridges throughout the fleet’s visit June 4-9.
Boaters who need to pass through the controlled access area must contact the Coast [...]