Coast Guard to conduct multi-day port security exercise in Guam
The Port of Guam as seen from the air in June 2021. U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam, Government of Guam stakeholders, and industry partners will conduct a full-scale maritime security training exercise in and around the Port of Guam, Piti, Sept. 20 – 22. (U.S. Coast Guard photo).
SANTA RITA, Guam — U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam, Government of Guam stakeholders, and...
Coast Guard to conduct training in Straits of Mackinac, April 26 – 27
SAULT SAINTE MARIE, Mich. – U.S. Coast Guard units, in coordination with local, state, tribal and federal agencies, will be conducting a training exercise in the Straits of Mackinac on the 26th and 27th of April.
The St. Ignace, Michigan and Mackinaw City, Michigan communities will see increased vessel activities on the water these days.
These exercises will involve the use of Coast Guard and other...
Port of New York and New Jersey stakeholders to enhance maritime cyber security
NEW YORK — The Coast Guard, along with members of the Area Maritime Security Committee (AMSC) for the Port of New York and New Jersey, have collaborated to implement an innovative framework to enhance maritime cyber security and port resilience – one of the most challenging security issues facing the global Marine Transportation System (MTS).
Recent cyber attacks have significantly impacted...
Long Island Sound AMSC recognized as nation’s best
Capt. Kevin Reed, Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound commanding officer (center), joins members of the Long Island Sound Area Maritime Security Committee after the committee was named 2018 AMSC of the Year, Dec. 10 in Niantic, Connecticut. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Cory J. Mendenhall)
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — The Long Island Sound Area Maritime Security Committee was recognized...
Gulf of Mexico Area Maritime Security Committee names new chairperson
NEW ORLEANS – The 8th Coast Guard District chief of outer continental shelf division has been named the chair of the Area Maritime Security Committee, Sept. 11.
As the chair, Capt. David Nichols will act as the liaison between the Coast Guard, other governmental agencies and industry members to develop plans to improve security for rapidly growing offshore industries.
“While there are a number...
Port Security Grant to purchase three regional response vessels and vessel tracking system for Columbia River
ASTORIA, Ore. — The Coast Guard Sector Columbia River’s Area Maritime Security Committee (AMSC) approved a $2.7 million Port Security Grant Program project to purchase three “Regional Response Vessels” with firefighting capability for the lower Columbia River, Tuesday, March 27.
The acquisition of these vessels is the culmination of a two-year project to identify marine firefighting...
Coast Guard to recognize Juneau Area Maritime Security Committee member
JUNEAU, Alaska – Coast Guard Sector Juneau is scheduled to recognize a key member of the Area Maritime Security Committee Wednesday for exemplary service in coordinating key exercises to ensure the readiness of governmental and industry counterparts since 2004.
Mr. Andrew Greene of Cruise Line Agency Alaska serves as the chairman of the committee overseeing the readiness of agency responses and...
