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NYC's New Floating Detention Facility Built By Avondale Industries Opens Up Space
In 1989 the City of New York placed an order for the world's first built-to-order floating detention facility from Avondale Industries Shipyard. The city already has four floating detention facilities used for work-release and minimum security: two
David Linde Named To Head Coast Guard's N.Y. Marine Safety Division
Capt. David J. Linde has been assigned as Chief of the Third Coast Guard District's Marine Safety Division, relieving Capt. George Wood. In his new position, Captain Linde administers many Coast Guard programs, including port safety and security,
Norwegian Firm Offers Porthole/Escape Hatch —Meets Safety Rules
A Norwegian company, MSCI, is marketing a new and revolutionary combined porthole/escape hatch as an extra source of security for vessel crew and passengers. J E T O B - T - 3 0 1 has been patented, and meets all classification requirements for safety at sea.
Government Update
The Coast Guard acknowledged that it received complaints about what was perceived as duplicate reporting requirements from different government agencies. It stated that it is workins with other agencies to integrate information and data requirements.
Advance Notices of Arrival
Since the seminal events of September 11, 2001, it seems like every U.S. federal agency concerned with maritime commerce has enhanced its requirements relating to advance notices of arrival for ships, cargoes, and persons coming to the United States.
United States Lines Names Capt. Yarborough Assistant Marine Supt.
Capt. Edwin K. Yarborough has been named assistant marine superintendent, United States Lines. The appointment was announced by Kenneth W. Gundling, vice president-marine, at New York, N.Y. Captain Yarborough was previously safety director, marine, at the Lines' New York office.
Annual Certification Of Alaska Advisory Group
On June 24,1994 the USCG published a notice to inform the public that the alternative voluntary advisory group for Cook Inlet, Alaska has been recertified (59 FR 32745). This certification was effective June 1,1994 and terminates May 31,1995. Certification