Oregon Man Indicted By Federal Grand Jury For Fishing Crimes
Anchorage, Alaska – Acting United States Attorney Kevin Feldis announced today that an Oregon man was indicted by a federal…
Tracking Marine Debris From The Japanese Tsunami
Debris from the tsunami that devastated Japan in March could reach the United States as early as this winter, according…
Disabled Tug Safely Under Tow With Coast Guard Safety Escort
JUNEAU, Alaska – The commercial tug Le Cheval Rouge crew successfully took the disabled tug Nathan E. Stewart into tow…
Coast Guard Rescues Three Hunters Near Sitka
JUNEAU, Alaska — A Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew from Air Station Sitka rescued three missing hunters 20 miles…
Coast Guard Inspects Timber Ship Monday In Dutch Harbor
KODIAK, Alaska — Coast Guard Marine Safety Detachment Unalaska personnel inspected the cargo vessel Morning Cedar in Dutch Harbor Monday.…
Greek Shipping Company Convicted For Intentional Cover-Up Of Oil Pollution And Obstruction Of Justice
WASHINGTON – Ilios Shipping Company S.A., pleaded guilty in federal court in New Orleans for violating the Act to Prevent…
Senators Introduce Bi-Partisan Legislation to Protect US Fishermen from Unfair Competition
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Senator Daniel K. Inouye introduced legislation yesterday that would bar ships engaged in pirate fishing operations from entering U.S.…
Marine Science Researchers Release Study Suggesting Ocean Acidification May Directly Harm Fish
STONY BROOK, NY, December 11, 2011 – Fossil fuel combustion, and with it the release of heat-trapping carbon dioxide (CO2),…
Coast Guard Cutter Rush Crew Medevacs Mariner
KODIAK, Alaska — The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Rush arrived in Kodiak Monday, bringing an ailing mariner from…
Coast Guard Responds To Disabled Timber Ship
KODIAK, Alaska — The Coast Guard is responding to a report of the motor vessel Morning Cedar disabled northeast of…