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Happy Holidays!

By Robert J. Stefani on December 20th, 2012 Posted in Uncategorized

UPDATE: Proposed Regulations on Towing Vessel Inspections – Coast Guard discusses proposals at International Workboat Show in New Orleans

By James D. Bercaw on December 12th, 2011 Posted in Uncategorized

A U.S. Coast Guard panel comprised of Cdr. Rob Smith, Lt. Cdrs. Patrick Lee and Wade Russell and Mr. Patrick Mannion, provided updates on the proposed rules for towing vessel inspections to the attendees at the International Workboat Show in New Orleans November 30. Because timing is everything, the panel indicated that it did not… Continue Reading

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