Corps Proposes Changes Difficult for Urban Waterfront Investment The Corps of Engineers has issued a public notice which may impact proposed or existing waterfront buildings or projects in coastal North Carolina, especially Urban Waterfront locations. In short, the proposed policy will restrict or prohibit enclosed structures like restaurants, museums, etc. over navigable waters in North […]
Facilitator Role Pays Off for Tred Barta, Rampage and Gregory Poole Most of the North Carolina business-to-business networking we do is in the form of helping NC boat builders locate products and materials provided by in-state companies. A series of calls from Tred Barta in search of the right North Carolina sport fishing boat partner […]
Public Notice-Habitat and Water Quality (H&WQ) Committee Habitat and Water Quality (H&WQ) Committee will meet on Monday, February 28, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Washington Regional Office, 943 Washington Square Mall, Washington, NC. The Subcommittee will discuss the Sandy Point, Chowan County permit elevation. The […]
Shrimp FMP Advisory Committee (AC) The next meeting of the Shrimp FMP Advisory Committee (AC) will be held on Monday, February 28, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. (agenda attached). The AC will meet at the Department of Natural Resources Regional Office, 127 Cardinal Drive Wilmington, NC. PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN LOCATION: Approaching from the north, take […]
COAST GUARD ENDS ACTIVE SEARCH FOR MISSING FISHERMAN BOSTON – The Coast Guard suspended the active search for Michael O’Connor, the missing fisherman of the Lady Lorraine, as of 12:47 p.m. today. After searching 500 square miles over a 17-hour period, Michael O’Connor, a Scituate, Mass. native remains missing. Crewmembers aboard the Coast Guard Cutter […]
From Sea to Shining Sea: Celebrate Maritime History and Preservation in the National Park System WASHINGTON, D.C. From the very beginning, this nation has been tied to its oceans, lakes, and rivers. They are the borders that have kept us safe and the waterways of exploration and commerce. The sea-going challenge has been taken up […]
Only Active Female Surfman in the Coast Guard ILLWACO, Wash. Petty Officer 1st Class Beth Slade operates a 47-foot motor lifeboat near Peacock Spit during a surf drill. Slade is the only active female surfman in the Coast Guard. USCG photo PA3 Jeffrey Pollinger Only Active Female Surfman in the Coast Guard ILLWACO, Wash. Petty […]
SCIENTISTS BRAVE BRUTAL ELEMENTS ON TOP OF THE WORLD TO STUDY OZONE LAYER Doing cutting-edge science in one of Earth’s most challenging environments requires meticulous planning and years of experience and education, but sometimes a smidgen of serendipity helps. That kind of “just-in-time” good fortune may well allow NOAA scientists to study an unusual thinning […]
BOATERS URGED TO USE NEW COAST GUARD FLOAT PLAN ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – As summer approaches and fun filled days on the water beckon, it is important to realize the dangers inherent in boating. There are steps you should take to increase you and your family’s safety, such as filing a float plan. The newest […]
TWO FISHERMEN RESCUED, ONE MISSING AFTER BOAT ABLAZE BOSTON – Two fishermen have been rescued and one fisherman remains missing after their 44-foot commercial fishing vessel caught fire five miles north east of Scituate Harbor about 4:20 p.m. today. The Lady Lorraine, registered in Scuituate, Mass. reportedly had three passengers on board. The extent of […]
