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Coast Guard

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is a branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of seven uniformed services.

The Coast Guard is a maritime, military, multi-mission service unique among the military branches for having a maritime law enforcement mission (with jurisdiction both domestically and in international waters) and a federal regulatory agency mission as part of its mission set. It operates under the Department of Homeland Security during peacetime, and can be transferred to the Department of the Navy by the President or Congress during time of war.

Headlines Around the Web

Coast Guard’s offshore oil-spill response ‘obsolete’ or outdated: internal audits

Jun 04 - Financial Post

Oil tanker concerns prompt U.S. Coast Guard review of Canada’s oil export plans

Jan 08 - Financial Post

Shell, Coast Guard seek to contain grounded Alaska drilling rig

Jan 03 - Financial Post

Oil rig explodes in Gulf of Mexico

Nov 17 - CBC

Four injured in US oil rig blast

Nov 17 - Financial Times

Cuba offshore oil drilling hearing to access U.S. risks

Jan 31, 2012 - Politico

Carnival Ship Captain Under House Arrest as Death Toll Rises

Jan 18, 2012 - Business Week

Carnival Ship Captain Granted House Arrest as Death Toll Rises

Jan 18, 2012 - Business Week

S. Korea Says Coast Guard Officer Killed by Chinese Sailor

Dec 12, 2011 - Business Week

Africa: EU Navfor Warship FGS Koeln Escorts Released Yemeni Dhow

Nov 15, 2011 - AllAfrica News

New oil sightings in Gulf of Mexico

Sep 29, 2011 - Independent

U.S. Says Sunken Transocean Rig May Be Source of Oil Sheen

Sep 28, 2011 - Business Week

Rolls-Royce bags Cochin Shipyard contract

Sep 16, 2011 - The Times of India

Italy rescues 300 migrants sailing from Libya

Aug 05, 2011 - AL JAZEERA

French boat to Gaza blocked in Crete

Jul 07, 2011 - France24

'Good chance' more US capsize victims alive: rescuers

Jul 06, 2011 - France24

Libya refugees rescued near Italy

May 30, 2011 - France24

Parts of Mississippi River closed to shipping

May 18, 2011 - AL JAZEERA

Nigeria: U.S. Donates War Ship to Navy Today

May 13, 2011 - AllAfrica News

Italy rescues 500 Libya refugees in 'miracle' operation

May 09, 2011 - France24

Articles About Coast Guard

Nena Hallasgo
EXCLUSIVE FEATURE: The Many Fears of Overseas Filipino Workers in Taiwan After Fatal Shooting [PHOTOS]

By IBTimes AU

Nena Hallasgo has been in Taiwan for seven years and the whole time she has been working in the country, the 43-year-old native of Cagayan de Oro City has never experienced more sleepless nights these days than she had ever before. (May 29)

MORE TOPICS: AUSTRALIA

Caribbean Cruise Caught Fire on its way to Bahamas

By IBTimes AU

Passengers panicked as they awaken to fire alarms on their way to Bahamas (May 28)

MORE TOPICS: STORM

Taiwanese NGOs Express Gratitude To Filipino Overseas Workers In Youtube Video

By IBTimes AU

Taiwanese non-government organizations treated the Filipinos overseas workers on May 26 to a "solidarity street party" in Taipei to express gratitude to Filipino OFWs. NGO spokesperson Steve Huang said that despite the two governments'... (May 27)

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China, Philippines Diplomatic Row Deepens: PHL Files Diplomatic Protest for China's Alleged Encroaching In Ayungin Reef, Palawan

By IBTimes AU

The Philippines has filed another diplomatic protest against China this time for the alleged encroachment of Chinese vessels in Ayungin Reef off the coast of Palawan. (May 22)

MORE TOPICS: CHINA, UNITED NATIONS

Fishermen rest on their fishing boat as they sail on the Yangon River
Philippine Investigators Get Evidence On Taiwanese Fisherman's Death

By IBTimes AU

Philippines has commenced its investigation on the fatal shooting of one Taiwanese fisherman in disputed waters last week. One of the evidence being carefully examined is a video recording of the incident. (May 19)

MORE TOPICS: CHINA, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

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Taiwan, Philippines Row Escalates: Taiwan Issues Ultimatum

By IBTimes AU

Taiwan has issued an ultimatum that if the Philippines does not apologize within 72 hours commencing May 12, it is recalling its diplomatic representative in the Philippines and freezing work applications of overseas Filipino contract workers. (May 14)

MORE TOPICS: CHINA, UNITED NATIONS

Taipei, Taiwan
Taiwan Demands From Philippines: Explain, Apologize Death of Taiwanese Fisherman

By IBTimes AU

Taiwan has demanded an explanation and apology from the Philippines for reportedly firing on a Taiwanese vessel that resulted to the death of one fisherman. (May 10)

MORE TOPICS: CHINA

U.S. Air Force cadets win cyber war game with NSA hackers

By Reuters

A U.S. Air Force Academy team on Friday beat out rivals from other elite military colleges after a three-day simulated cyber "war" against hackers from the National Security Agency that is meant to teach future officers the importance of cybersecurity. (Apr 20)

MORE TOPICS: CHINA, RUSSIA, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, CONGRESS

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Chinese Fisherman Held in Philippines: 10,000Kgs of Endangered Pangolin Meat Found On Board

By IBTimes UK

Chinese crewmen held on charges of poaching after endangered species discovered on crashed boat. (Apr 15)

MORE TOPICS: CHINA, LAWYER

Radar Was Off When Chinese Fishing Vessel Ran Aground Tubbataha Reef, Caught Fishermen Tempts Park Rangers with Bribery
Radar Was Off When Chinese Fishing Vessel Ran Aground Tubbataha Reef, Caught Fishermen Tempts Park Rangers with Bribery

By IBTimes AU

Charges of bribery and illegal entry await the 12 Chinese fishers on board a fishing vessel that ran aground in the Philippines' Tubbataha Reef Natural Park, the latest mishap in a span of just two months, even as park rangers admitted its monitoring radar was off at the time of the accident. (Apr 10)

MORE TOPICS: MANAGEMENT