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December 5, 2011

American shipyards urge Congress to protect U.S. Arctic security by returning 'perfectly sound and capable' icebreakers to active service

The Polar Sea heavy icebreaker that the U.S. Coast Guard plans to mothball is in excellent condition and could be returned to active service in two years, giving the government a decade or more to search for longer-term solutions, a representative of America's shipyards told Congress last week.

MarineLog, December 2011

December 1, 2011

It’s About People

Frank Foti knows exactly what gives him a competitive edge: People.