Contract for Reconstruction of Integrated Support Command Awarded
NEW ORLEANS — A contract to rebuild the Coast Guard’s Integrated Support Command in New Orleans (ISC NOLA) has been awarded at a cost of $76 million to Broadmoor/Boh Brothers Construction Co. of Metairie, LA.
The previous ISC NOLA facilities were lost to Hurricane Katrina on August 29, 2005.
The scope of the contract is to design and construct the new ISC NOLA facilities. The new facilities...
Coast Guard’s Newest Boat Debuts at Station Little Creek – Video
Three videos of the new boat are included at the end of the article.
PORTSMOUTH, Va. – The Coast Guard’s newest multi-mission asset, the 45-foot Response Boat-Medium (RB-M), made its debut at Coast Guard Station Little Creek Va., today.
The RB-M was delivered by Marinette Marine Corporation (MMC) and represents the first of a planned 180 RB-Ms scheduled for delivery over the next six years....
The Reservist Magazine Back Issues Online
Washington – In a move that will bring joy to the heart of Coast Guard historians, and current and former Reservists, the staff of The Reservist is methodically placing all back issues on line in Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format.
Approximately two issues will be placed online each work day, and they are currently up to the 173rd issue, June 1970.
Beginning as a four-page newsletter in November 1953,...
Coast Guard Takes Delivery of First Mission Systems Pallet For HC-144A
WASHINGTON – Coast Guard officials formally accepted the first Mission Systems Pallet (MSP) for the HC-144A “Ocean Sentry” Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) on March 10, 2008. Monday’s acceptance followed successful completion of Developmental Test and Evaluation (DT&E) of the MSP and represents a significant milestone in the project to acquire these all new aviation assets.
Slated...
Coast Guard Station Tillamook Celebrates 100-Year Anniversary
SEATTLE – The crew of Coast Guard Station Tillamook Bay celebrated its 100th year anniversary in a ceremony and open house today.
“Over the last century, thousands of people have been saved by this station. I can tell you that their enthusiasm for operations was inspiring,” said Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Charles Bowen.
The station held boat tours, tours of an HH-60...
U.S. Coast Guard Accepts Delivery of First Missionized HC-130J
MOORESTOWN, N.J. – Last Friday, Lockheed Martin delivered the first missionized HC-130J long-range surveillance maritime patrol aircraft to the U.S. Coast Guard. The aircraft’s new mission equipment and sensor packages are designed to deliver enhanced search, detection and tracking capabilities to perform maritime search and rescue, maritime law enforcement and homeland security missions.
“With...
Coast Guard Orders 18 New Response Boats from Marinette Marine
MARINETTE, Wis. – Today the Coast Guard issued a delivery order for 18 new boats to Marinette Marine Corporation (MMC). Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. and Congressman Bart Stupak made the announcement this morning at a press conference here.
This delivery order represents a $37.5 million obligation by the Coast Guard. Production at Marinette Marine Corporation is expected to support the delivery...
FDNY is Burning Down Governors Island
Have you ever wondered what ever happened to Governors Island after the Coast Guard moved out? The Fire Department of New York is putting it to good use, as this video shows.
Station New York Debuts Special Law Enforcemennt Boat
NEW YORK – Coast Guard Station New York will launch three new special purpose law enforcement vessels on Thursday.
The vessels are equipped with triple Mercury Verado 275 horse power outboard engines that enable them to have a top speed of 60 MPH. The fully enclosed heated and air conditioned cabin, with up to six shock mitigating seats, reduces crew fatigue and allows operation in heavier seas....
