SEARCH CALLED OFF FOR MISSING SWIMMER WASHINGTON, N.C. — The Coast Guard called off their search for a missing swimmer in the vicinity of Blount Bay in the Pamilco River, N.C. today. Around 11 a.m., the Coast Guard stopped searching for 38-year-old Billy Lewis from Chocowinity, N.C. The Coast Guard, along with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s […]
U.S. Commerce Department imposes 22.52 percent duty on Japanese engine manufacturers in ‘dumping’ case FOND DU LAC, Wis. (Aug. 6, 2004) – The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) announced today it has issued a preliminary determination of “dumping†by Japanese outboard engine manufacturers, and has ordered a 22.52 percent import bond be posted for each […]
NOAA LAUNCHES NEW CORAL REEF CONSERVATION PROGRAM WEB SITE Aug. 5, 2004  NOAA launched a new Web site featuring information and products regarding the nation’s coral reefs. Created by the NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program, the Web site supports the program’s mission to provide effective management and sound science to preserve, sustain and restore […]
Coast Guard Responds To Raised Threat Level In Washington WASHINGTON – Coast Guard units in Washington are responding after the homeland security threat level was increased Sunday to Orange (high) in the New York, New Jersey and Washington areas. Coast Guard Station Washington has increased security in local ports and waterways with more patrols that are […]
COAST GUARD, LOCAL AGENCIES, SEARCHING FOR MISSING SWIMMER WASHINGTON, N.C. — The Coast Guard and local agencies are searching for a missing swimmer in the vicinity of Blount Bay in the Pamilco River, N.C. The missing swimmer, along with two other people, were swimming near their boat when it began to drift away from them […]
UPDATE 4 – NECHES RIVER OPENS; OIL SPILL CLEAN UP CONTINUES PORT ARTHUR, Texas – The Unified Command overseeing the oil spill clean up has opened the Neches River today at 11:45 a.m. “The opening of the Neches River to coordinated traffic is a major milestone in the clean up and recovery process,” said Capt. […]
North Carolina Coast Guard Crews Recovering After the Storm CAPE HATTERAS, N.C. – Today Coast Guard crews are working diligently throughout the Outer Banks to assess and repair damage caused by Hurricane Alex. While many Coast Guard members are celebrating the service’s 214th birthday attending picnics and barbecues, Coast Guard personnel in the Outer Banks […]
NOAA, PARTNERS HAIL MAJOR SPACE COMMUNICATIONS BREAKTHROUGH Aug. 4, 2004  A new, high-speed data chipset is poised to move communication in space 100 times faster than existing integrated circuits used in space. NOAA officials said the chipset, developed as the first of its kind for space applications, will be used in the future National […]
Barta Boys and Girls Enjoy Big Game Fishing Tournament BARTA BOYS & GIRLS CLUB WRAP-UPBy: Jason HawkinsOne word described the 1st Annual Barta Billfish tournament in Beaufort, NC last weekend; Special. From the humble beginnings as an idea from Tred Barta and area business leaders to the Saturday night finale the Barta tournament set the […]
COAST GUARD RESPONDING TO MAJOR OIL SPILL IN THE NECHES RIVER PORT ARTHUR, Texas – The Coast Guard, along with other state and local agencies, is responding to an estimated 30,000-gallon fuel oil spill in the Neches River. The spill occurred at approximately 12:20 a.m. today when a barge struck and pierced the starboard fuel […]
