SpaceX makes space exploration history this week by capturing a spacecraft fairing used to house and protect cargo on the Falcon Heavy lift rocket aboard the net rigged Mr. Tree (Formerly the Mr. Stevens). The 6 million dollar fairing half was caught June 25 th off the coast of Florida. ... Read More

Garamendi meets with WWII Merchant Marine Veterans and family members of deceased veterans in Washington, DC (Link to full-res photo available here) WASHINGTON, DC- Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-Fairfield, Davis, Yuba City), announced that his bipartisan Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019 has secured the 290 cosponsors necessary ... Read More

Photo credit: Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office   boatjobsonly.com 6-19-2019 ~ Yesterday SeaTran's crewboat the Mr. J.O. finds and recovers 30 blocks of cocaine floating around 50- 55 miles south of Southwest pass. The USCG was contacted and Homeland security passed the information to the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriffs office ... Read More

  Police have seized approximately 16.5 tons of cocaine worth over 1 billion dollars from a South Philadelphia port. The U.S. Attorney’s office said the massive seizure was taken from a large ship at the Packer Marine Terminal on Tuesday. Ivan Durasevic, the second mate and another crew member, Fonofaavae Tiasage, are charged ... Read More

New video posted shows moments right before the collision with the container ship Astroprinter. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=47&v=aXrTvVh4NOs

Two oil tankers were attacked last night near the Strait of Hormuz a major oil shipping route. Iran is suspected in the attacks. Tehran denied any involvement.  Iran State media released the following video. Early uncomfirmed reports from Mariners claim torpedo's were used. Iran has a new class of submarines ... Read More

Radar Renewal Rule and Policy Published On June 07, 2019, the Coast Guard published a final rule titled “Amendments to the Marine Radar Observer Refresher Training Regulations.” The rule amends the requirements for renewal of a radar observer endorsement for mariners who have at least one year (360 days) of relevant service in the ... Read More

LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana. — Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles issued the initial Certificate of Compliance to the liquid natural gas carrier Marvel Crane, May 28, 2019, at the Cameron LNG Terminal located in Hackberry, Louisiana. The COC authorized the vessel to carry liquefied gas cargo from the United States ... Read More