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US Coast Guard service members don't feel safe, new review says. Officials are promising changes

U.S. Coast Guard officials are promising reforms after an internal review found a “permissive environment” for sexual assault and harassment in the service

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2023

2 bodies found in creeks as atmospheric river drops record-breaking rain in Pacific Northwest

Authorities in Oregon are investigating the deaths of two people whose bodies were found in creeks this week as an atmospheric river brings heavy rain, flooding and unseasonably warm temperatures to the Pacific Northwest

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2023

An atmospheric river is soaking the Pacific Northwest with record-breaking rain

The conditions closed rail links, schools and roads in some areas. Amtrak said no passenger trains will run between Seattle and Portland, Oregon, until Thursday because of a landslide.

WEKU · Dec 6, 2023

Couple and pet dog airlifted to safety from sailboat off coast of Gulf of Mexico

A couple and their pet dog were left stranded 90 miles out in sea when their boat got water damaged

The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2023

US Coast Guard looking for source of pipeline leak in Gulf of Mexico

A 67-mile long line was closed last Thursday after after an estimated 1m gallons of crude oil was released

The Guardian - US · Nov 21, 2023

Search is on for pipeline leak after as much as 1.1 million gallons of oil sullies Gulf of Mexico

As much as 1.1 million gallons of oil may have been discharged into the Gulf of Mexico from a pipeline system off Louisiana’s southeast coast

The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2023

New Eastern Regional Commander of Coast Guard takes charge

Inspector General Donny Michael takes charge as Eastern Regional Commander of Indian Coast Guard, replacing Inspector General Anand Prakash Badola. Mr. Michael has been awarded Coast Guard Gallantry Medal for brave leadership in saving burning vessel near Mumbai in 2012. He has commanded four Coast Guard ships.

The Hindu · Nov 21, 2023

Fire accident at fishing harbour: Visakhapatnam lucky to escape major disaster

A major disaster averted in Visakhapatnam fishing harbour. Had the fire, which reduced 45 fishing boats to ashes, spread to the fuel and pumping stations of oil majors nearby, the impact could have been severe and felt up to a few square kilometres, says police officer.

The Hindu · Nov 21, 2023

Coast Guard apprehends five Sri Lankan fishermen for entering Indian waters off Rameswaram coast

The Indian Coast Guard apprehended five Sri Lankan fishermen on Tuesday for illegally entering Indian waters off the coast of Rameswaram. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Nov 21, 2023

Rescue underway for man believed to have fallen overboard from cruise ship

Alarm was raised as MSC Cruises vessel sailed off the coast of Puerto Rico

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023