Professional Mariner

BBC NEWS-- Pirates have seized a Turkish chemical tanker off the coast of Yemen, Turkish maritime officials say. The tanker, the Karagol, was hijacked 26km (16 miles) off the coast of Yemen on its way to India. It was carrying 4,500 tonnes of unspecified chemicals and was manned by a 14-member Turkish crew. READ MORE

(Newport, RI) Confident Captain/Ocean Pros announced today the launch of their Tactical and First Responder Training programs. These customized, hands-on programs are designed to help state, local, and federal agencies train their staff to become safe and effective First Response vessel operators. The courses are designed for all skill levels and are highly customizable in order to meet the varying demands of many different agencies.

The demand for skilled, well-trained first response and patrol boat operators has seen a steady increase in recent years. Confident Captain/Ocean Pros has designed the Tactical and First Responder Training programs to help agencies train their personnel to be safe and effective boat operators as well as to increase their own safety and the safety of the mariners they come into contact with. The Tactical and First Responder Training programs can also be customized to include US Coast Guard Captain’s License training and testing.

coastguardnews.com--“It really just came down to everyone knowing their job and knowing this had to be quick. We did the entire checklist like we were supposed to. Everyone knew it had to be done right every time,” said Russell.  Before being deployed to the truck, Moore was told the rescue could take no longer then 20-minutes. The helicopter had a limited amount of fuel to sustain the mission. Needless to say, the pressure was on, but he said he was prepared to handle it...

The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is expected to adopt proposed amendments to the MARPOL Annex VI regulations to reduce harmful emissions from ships, when it meets for its 58th session from October 6-10 at IMO Headquarters in London. The Committee will also continue its work on developing a mandatory regime to control greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from international shipping.

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A Transportation Worker Identification Credential Center opened in the Sea Tow building in Southold Thursday, beginning a partnership between the private ship-rescuing company and the Department of Homeland Security. It is the first center of its kind in the region and the last to open on Long Island.

According to the Transportation Security Administration, applicants either have to currently be -- or applying to be -- a port worker requiring unescorted access to secure areas of maritime facilities and vessels regulated by Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002. Commercial HME (hazardous material endorsement) drivers licensed in Canada or Mexico are also required to be licensed.

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