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USCG, USN, and FEMA – responding to Haitian earthquake

The US Coast Guard issued a news release stating that four cutters and one C-130 transport airplane have been diverted to assist in response to the recent earthquake in Haiti. (1/12/10). A second news release states that additional Coast Guard asserts have been sent to Haiti. A third news release links to a video of a Coast Guard damage assessment flight over Haiti. A fourth news release provides further updates. (1/13/10). Meanwhile, the Department of Defense (DOD) issued a news release stating that the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson is being sent to Haiti and that diversion of other assets is under consideration. (1/13/10). The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a news release stating that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is also preparing to assist. It also notes that the USCGC Forward was the first US asset to arrive on scene following the earthquake. Last, but not least, are a series of Haiti port pictures provided through the courtesy of my friend Ronald Signorino of The Blueoceana Company. (1/13/10).

NOAA – ocean and coastal mapping contracting policy

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issued the NOAA Ocean and Coastal Mapping Contracting Policy. This replaces the 2006 NOAA Hydrographic Services Contracting Policy. 75 Fed. Reg. 2109 (January 14, 2010).

MARAD – three more obsolete ships to be recycled

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) issued a news release stating that contracts have been signed for the cleaning and recycling of three more obsolete ships. The ships (including the last two Victory ships owned by MARAD) are currently in the Suisun Bay Reserve Fleet. Their hulls will be cleaned of marine growth and loose exterior paint in San Francisco. They will then be towed to Brownsville, Texas for conversion into razor blades. (1/6/10).

Morehead City – update on response to explosives spill

The US Coast Guard issued a news release stating that the Unified Command continues with the response to the spill of explosives in the Port of Morehead City, North Carolina. The waterways are open, but there is a safety zone around the affected facility. (1/13/10). Fonte: Dennis Bryant.