Activation of Upper Cook Inlet Ice Guidelines - Effective 09DEC2025
A Navigational Safety Advisory has been issued by COTP Sector Western Alaska which activates the Ice Guidelines for the Upper Cook Inlet, effective 09DEC2025 . Please see the Advisory and Upper Cook Inlet Guidelines attached, and direct any questions or concerns to BMC Stephen Braun ( Stephen.A.Braun@uscg.mil ), LT Brett Woodward ( Brett.T.Woodward@uscg.mil ), or the Sector Western Alaska Command Center at SectorWesternAK@uscg.mil .
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Dec 10
U.S. Coast Guard Safety Alert 20-25: Risk of Propulsion Loss From Material Failure of Main Engine Exhaust Gas Recirculation Cooler Weld
Released November 18, 2025 https://www.dco.uscg.mil/Portals/9/DCO%20Documents/5p/CG-5PC/INV/Alerts/USCGSA_2025.pdf
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Nov 24
U.S. Coast Guard Safety Alert 19-25: Failure of Halon 1301 fixed Fire Extinguishing System
Released November 18, 2025 https://www.dco.uscg.mil/Portals/9/DCO%20Documents/5p/CG-5PC/INV/Alerts/USCGSA_1925.pdf
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Nov 24
Article: Matson Deploys Whale Spotting Technology to Avoid Ship Strikes
Matson, Inc. has teamed up with Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) and WhaleSpotter to outfit its container ships with a thermal-imaging and machine-learning system that detects whales in real time, allowing crews to change course and reduce the risk of ship strikes. The effort began with Matson awarding a $1 million grant to WHOI in 2023 and trials of three units, and now includes an order for four additional units to equip on container ships transiting to Alaska an
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Nov 7
Marine Safety Information Bulletin: Commercial Vessel Safety During Lapse in Coast Guard Appropriations
https://www.news.uscg.mil/maritime-commons/Article/4326989/commercial-vessel-safety-during-lapse-in-coast-guard-appropriations/
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Nov 5