Coast Guard, NTSB investigating Bayou Ramos Bridge damage
The Coast Guard and National Transportation Safety Board marine casualty investigators are investigating a barge allision with the Bayou Ramos Bridge near Morgan City and Amelia, Louisiana, on Highway 182. (Courtesy of Cajun Drone Photography, Jim Pierce JR FAA 107 Certified Pilot)
NEW ORLEANS — The Coast Guard and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) marine casualty investigators are investigating...
Coast Guard suspends search for person in the water in Boudreaux Canal
26 foot Trailerable Aids to Navigation Boat file photo
NEW ORLEANS — The Coast Guard suspended its search Monday at 10:30 a.m. for a person in the Boudreaux Canal.
Missing is Jimmy Garcia, 49, last seen entering the Boudreaux Canal without a life jacket.
The Coast Guard crews searched approximately 9 square miles continuously for 11 hours, along with other agencies.
“After searching the area continuously...
Coast Guard certifies high-speed ferries in Southcentral Louisiana
The Tooth Ferry, seen here, is one of the commercial ferries that Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Morgan City recently certified for transit to its delivery location in New York City, during summer 2020. The ferry is one of 22 that MSU Morgan City certified after being constructed in Southcentral Louisiana shipyards. (U.S. Coast Guard photo courtesy asset)
NEW ORLEANS – Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit...
Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Morgan City holds change of command ceremony
Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Morgan City held a change of command ceremony June 26, 2020. During the ceremony, Cmdr. Ben P. Russell assumed the responsibilities of commanding officer of Marine Safety Unit Morgan City from Cmdr. Heather Mattern. (U.S. Coast Guard courtesy photo/released)
NEW ORLEANS — Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Morgan City held a change of command ceremony Friday.
During the...
Coast Guard reopens Intracoastal Waterway near Berwick, Louisiana
NEW ORLEANS – The Coast Guard reopened the Intracoastal Waterway near Berwick, Louisiana, to vessel traffic after salvage operations were completed, Friday.
“We have been grateful for the patience, understanding, and cooperative spirit of our industry partners as we all work to resolve this unfortunate event as quickly as possible,” said Cmdr. Heather Mattern, commanding officer, Coast Guard...
Coast Guard monitors salvage operations as ICW remains closed
The Coast Guard continues to monitor salvage operations Thursday involving the rock barge, ACL 01700, which sank after a grounding on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway near Mile Marker 99 in Berwick, Louisiana. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Alexandria Preston
NEW ORLEANS – The Coast Guard continues to monitor salvage operations Thursday involving the rock barge, ACL 01700, which sank...
Coast Guard closes the Intracoastal Waterway near Berwick, Louisiana
Members from Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Morgan City’s marine inspections team and investigations team respond to a report of a towing vessel that ran aground on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway at mile marker 99, near Berwick, Louisiana, February 3, 2020. The towing vessel company has hired a salvage company to assist the salvage of the barge. (Coast Guard courtesy photo)
NEW ORLEANS — The Coast...
Coast Guard to oversee in-situ burn near Delta Farms, Louisiana
NEW ORLEANS — The Coast Guard is scheduled to oversee an in-situ burn for a crude oil discharge in Delta Farms, Louisiana, Monday.
Watchstanders at Marine Safety Unit Houma received the initial report of the oil discharge in an unnamed canal southwest of Bayou Perot at 1:30 p.m. on November 9th.
The source of the spill was determined to be from a flowline owned by Texas Petroleum Investment Company...
Coast Guard suspends search for overdue vessel in Vermillion Bay, Louisiana
NEW ORLEANS — The Coast Guard suspended its search for one person aboard an overdue vessel in Vermillion Bay, Louisiana, Saturday.
Coast Guard crews spent over 29 hours onscene and searched more than 1,560 square-nautical miles over the course of three days but were unable to locate the man.
“Our condolences go out to the family,” said Lt. Cmdr. Patrick Plummer, the search and rescue mission...
