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Indian Coast Guard Civilian Recruitment 2023

Indian Coast Guard Civilian Recruitment 2023 : इंडियन कोस्ट गार्ड सिविलियन भर्ती 2023 का नोटिफिकेशन 17 पदों पर जारी कर दिया है। इंडियन कोस्ट गार्ड सिविलियन भर्ती 2023 के लिए आवेदन ऑफलाइन हो रहे है l ऑफलाइन आवेदन 5 अगस्त 18 सितंबर 2023 तक कर सकते है। इंडियन कोस्ट गार्ड सिविलियन भर्ती 2023 की विस्तृत अधिक जानकारी ऑफिसियल नोटिफिकेशन से प्राप्त कर सकते हैं। Indian Coast Guard Civilian Recruitment…

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Safeguarding the Seas: The Indian Coast Guard

Introduction

The Indian Coast Guard, often referred to as the "Sentinels of the Sea," stands as a pivotal maritime security force, entrusted with the responsibility of safeguarding India's vast coastline and exclusive economic zone. Established on February 1, 1977, the Indian Coast Guard has evolved into a dynamic and technologically advanced organization, playing a crucial role in ensuring the security and safety of India's maritime interests. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the Indian Coast Guard, its history, functions, capabilities, and the invaluable service it renders to the nation.

Historical Background

The inception of the Indian Coast Guard can be traced back to two significant maritime incidents: the 1965 Indo-Pak war and the 1971 Indo-Pak war. These conflicts underscored the need for a specialized maritime force dedicated to safeguarding India's maritime interests. In response to these challenges, the Indian Coast Guard was officially established in 1977 under the Coast Guard Act, 1978.

Roles and Functions

Maritime Security: The primary mission of the Indian Coast Guard is to ensure the security and sovereignty of India's territorial waters and exclusive economic zone. It conducts patrols, surveillance, and enforcement operations to deter and prevent illegal activities such as smuggling, piracy, and unauthorized entry.

Search and Rescue (SAR): The Indian Coast Guard is a critical player in search and rescue operations, saving lives at sea during distress situations caused by natural disasters, accidents, or other emergencies. Its swift response and state-of-the-art equipment have been instrumental in numerous rescue missions.

Environmental Protection: The Indian Coast Guard takes an active role in safeguarding the marine environment. It responds to oil spills, conducts pollution control measures, and enforces laws related to marine pollution and protection of marine resources.

Maritime Law Enforcement: The Coast Guard enforces various maritime laws and regulations, including fisheries laws, customs laws, and port security measures. It ensures compliance with these laws to maintain order and security in Indian waters.

Capabilities and Infrastructure

The Indian Coast Guard has undergone significant modernization and expansion to enhance its capabilities:

Fleet: The Coast Guard boasts a diverse fleet of ships and aircraft, including offshore patrol vessels, fast patrol vessels, helicopters, and maritime surveillance aircraft. These assets are equipped with advanced technology to fulfill various roles effectively.

Training: The Indian Coast Guard places a strong emphasis on training and skill development. It operates its training establishments, including the Coast Guard Academy in Kerala and several regional training centers.

Coastal Stations: Coastal radar stations, surveillance equipment, and communication networks have been established to improve situational awareness and response capabilities along the coastline.

Significance of the Indian Coast Guard

National Security: The Indian Coast Guard plays a pivotal role in maintaining the nation's security by preventing illicit activities and unauthorized entries into Indian waters.

Maritime Commerce: It facilitates safe and secure maritime trade by ensuring the free flow of commerce through Indian ports and waters.

Environmental Stewardship: The Coast Guard's efforts in environmental protection help preserve India's marine ecosystems and resources.

Humanitarian Assistance: The Coast Guard's search and rescue operations have saved countless lives, earning it the gratitude and trust of the Indian populace.

Conclusion

The Indian Coast Guard stands as a formidable maritime force dedicated to preserving India's maritime interests and ensuring the safety and security of its coastline. With its unwavering commitment, state-of-the-art capabilities, and dedication to the service of the nation, the Indian Coast Guard continues to be a beacon of maritime security and a vital component of India's defense and disaster response infrastructure. As it continues to evolve and expand its capabilities, it reinforces India's position as a responsible maritime nation in the global community.

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Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2023 : इंडियन कोस्ट गार्ड नाविक जनरल ड्यूटी और डॉमेस्टिक ब्रांच भर्ती 2023

Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2023 : यदि आप भी  10वीं एंव 12वीं पास  है औऱ  भारतीय तट रक्षक बल  मे  नाविक  की  नौकरी  प्राप्त करना चाहते है तो हम आपके लिए  नौकरी  पाने का  सुनहरा अवसर  लेकर आये है और इसीलिए हम, आपको इस आर्टिकल में, विस्तार से ICG Recruitment 2023 के बारे में बतायेगे जिसके लिए आपको ध्यानपूर्वक इस आर्टिकल को पढ़ना होगा। आपको बता दें कि, ICG Recruitment 2023  के तहत रिक्त कुल 255…

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Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant Exam Date 2022

Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant Exam Date 2022-23, Coast Guard AC Exam Date, Test Center & City Name, Download CGCAT 2023 Exam Admit Card Name wise 

Many aspirants are searching ICG Assistant Commandant Exam Date. Indian Coast Guard Department is conducting the Coast Guard Common Admission Test for Assistant Commandant for the 02/2023 Batch. There are 71 Vacancies for General Duty, Commercial Pilot License (CPL-SSA), Technical (Engineering & Electrical/Electronics) & Law. 

We are providing here the Indian Coast Guard AC Exam Date, Center & City Name of the Examination. The Selection Process is multi-stage including a Screening Test (CGCAT), Preliminary Selection Board (PSB), Final Selection Board (FSB), and Medical Exam. The ICG Assistant Commandant Exam Date is mentioned on CGCAT 02/2023 Admit Card. Candidates may see Indian Coast Guard AC Exam Center, City Name & Roll numbers from here. They have to log in using E-Mail ID and Password to download the ICG AC Exam Admit Card Name wise. 

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7x03 analysis part 2 — Too many Cats

Tommy flew a helicopter into a Category 5 hurricane, at least the show told us so. Is it even possible for an aircraft to fly in those conditions? Today, we are going to figure out just how strong the storm actually is canonically, and how realistic our beloved weewoo show is.

TW: Hurricane, extreme weather, natural disaster

What is the difference between a tropical storm and a hurricane? What even is a hurricane?

Both tropical storm and hurricane are tropical cyclones, just of different strength. A tropical cyclone is a rotating storm system with a low pressure center. The center, or the eye of the storm, sucks in warm moist air from an oceanic environment and it feeds into the generation of storm clouds that organize themselves into a spiral pattern due to the Earth's rotation, aka Coriolis effect.

A tropical cyclone is classified by its maximum sustained wind.

So if it's below 62 km/h, it's a tropical Depression. if it's between 63-118 km/h, it's a Tropical Storm. A Category 5 hurricane though has a maximum sustained wind speed of over 252 km/h.

A strong enough tropical cyclone is called a hurricane in North America, a typhoon in East Asian, and a cyclone in the Indian Ocean (including Australia).

How strong is the storm in 7x03 actually?

We first see the storm at the end of 7x01, when First Mate Kenneth tells Captain Ochoa there is a strengthening tropical storm in the ship's path. Captain Ochoa decides to reverse course back to LA and instructs Kenneth to alert the Coast Guard, but they get interrupted by the cartel.

Fast forward to 7x02, the next mention of the storm comes from Karen. When Hen is sent home by Chief Simpson, she tries to call Athena, but it goes straight to voicemail. Karen tells her cell service is probably spotty out at sea because of the hurricane, which has just got upgraded.

It's recently upgraded to a Category 2 hurricane, as we can see from Karen's tablet.

Then Hen goes to Maddie to ask the Coast Guard to look for Bathena's cruise ship. When Hen shows Maddie the ship tracking app on her phone, the time is 10:28. (I'm guessing PM because it's already dark outside during the Kyle Ortiz call.)

By the time Chief Simpson comes by to reinstate Hen, she's already talking about a Cat 5 hurricane. That can't be more than an hour or two later.

So which one is it? Is it a Cat 2 or a Cat 5? Who should I trust?

Tommy. Whenever he flies, his safety depends on his understanding of the local wind condition and weather. You should listen to him:

So it's a Cat 5, at least by the time the 118 set off on their journey to save Bathena.

Can a tropical storm intensify into a Cat 5 hurricane in hours?

No, not in real life. The record for most rapid intensification of a tropical cyclone is Hurricane Patricia in 2015, but it still took 24 hours. This doesn't mean the storm in 7x03 is completely made up. I believe I might have found the real life inspiration behind it.

Hurricane Otis (2023)

An area of low pressure formed on October 15, 2023 over the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Mexico. While it was during a significant El Niño period and the ocean temperature was record-breaking-ly high, strong vertical wind shear condition near the storm was predicted to hinder its development. It was originally forecasted to make landfall as a mere tropical storm. People in Acapulco went to bed on October 23 expecting moderate wind and light rainfall, many stopped seeking out updates of the storm.

In the early hours of October 24, meteorologists at the NHC recognized from satellite images that tropical storm Otis was rapidly intensifying into a hurricane. The NHC officially upgraded the storm to a Cat 1 hurricane at 13:00 CDT and sent out a hurricane hunter aircraft to accurately measure the actual wind speed of the cyclone.

Satellite images provide a pretty good model to estimate the strength of a tropical cyclone, but the most reliable way to measure wind speed is still to fly an aircraft into it and physically measure it. When the hurricane hunter managed to fly into the eyewall of Otis, everyone realized they made a huge mistake: Otis had already become a Cat 3 hurricane, and it was expected to strengthen even more. It takes time to process data received from the hurricane hunter, so operationally the NHC still classified Otis as a Cat 1 hurricane until the next advisory was scheduled to come out, which was at 16:00 CDT, but by that time, Otis was already near Cat 4 strength. It was then officially upgraded to a Cat 5 hurricane at 22:00 CDT.

While Otis did take around 24 hours to intensify from a tropical storm to a catastrophic hurricane, if you just look at the NHC advisories, it pretty much jumped from a Cat 1 into a Cat 5 in 9 hours. It caused extensive damage to Acapulco when it made landfall because the city was severely underprepared. I suspect the cruise ship disaster arc was inspired by hurricane Otis because it happened just a month after the writer strike ended. Also, in 7x02 Maddie, a 911 dispatcher, was not aware that the tropical storm had already strengthened into a hurricane, which mirrors the unexpected development of hurricane Otis.

As the storm in universe was going back at sea and not making landfall, the authority was probably in even less of a hurry to find out what the actual strength of the cyclone was. So it could take them even longer to send in weather reconnaissance aircrafts. I can imagine the 911-verse version of the storm jumping from a Cat 2 to a Cat 5 officially in mere hours.

Can a helicopter fly in a Cat 5 hurricane?

Technically yes, but the chopper won't be doing the flying. The aforementioned NOAA Hurricane Hunter is a Lockheed P-3 Orion specifically modified and fortified for weather information collection. If this four-engined workhorse has to fight tooth and nail against crosswind and turbulence in order to fly into the eye of the storm, a small single engine helicopter definitely would not fair any better. It would end up getting tossed around, a particular strong downdraft might slam it into the ocean, or a prolong bout of severe turbulence might rip it apart. Luckily in 7x03, Tommy is not actually flying into a hurricane, he's trailing behind it.

NOAA Lockheed WP-3D Orion Hurricane Hunter

In a blink-and-you-miss-it exchange between Buck and Tommy, after Tommy says "a Cat 5 hurricane passed through here", Buck asks why he means by "passed through" and what they are flying in at the moment.

"iNTermITteNt sHOweRs"

When looking at the cross section of a tropical cyclone, you can see rows of rainbands around the eyewall, increasing in size the closer it is to the center of the storm. If you have ever experienced a tropical cyclone making landfall, you would know it starts with sporadic bouts of rainfall (aka intermittent showers), which then gradually increase in frequency and severity as the storm approaches. Once you are within 100-200 km of the eye, wind speed would become violent while the rainbands become so wide and close together it basically keeps raining until you are right under the eye.

These are radar images of hurricane Irma (2017) making landfall in Florida. Bands of moderate to heavy rainfall spread across the inner core region of the cyclone, with still pretty consistent light to moderate precipitation between the gaps. But in the area further away from the eye in the southwest and southeast quadrants, you can see more squall line like patterns. Precipitation would abruptly begin and stop as you fly in and out of those outer lumps of clouds.

Wind speed in that area is no where near hurricane level even for a Cat 5 cyclone, it is typically under 100 km/h. That does not mean it is a safe condition to fly in. Because the outer rainbands of a cyclone are less affected by the storm's vortex dynamics, they behave more like regular thunderstorms. As you know, thunderstorms are big no-no's for aviation safety. In fact, the outer rainbands of a typhoon once contributed to a plane crash in Taiwan.

Conclusion

The hurricane in 7x03 is likely based on reality, albeit with a bit of exaggeration and a shortened timeline for dramatic effect. It is possible to fly and control a helicopter in this specific condition, but the danger is still quite high. Flying into a thunderstorm has a whole different set of risks associated with it, which I will tell you all about next time. Yes, part 3 of this series is "how to crash a helicopter with weather", so stay tuned.

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In the waters of the South China Sea, Chinese coast guard vessels have clashed with Philippine ships. In the air above the Taiwan Strait, Chinese warplanes have challenged Taiwanese jet fighters. And in the valleys of the Himalayas, Chinese troops have fought Indian soldiers.

Across several frontiers, China has been using its armed forces to dispute territory not internationally recognized as part of China but nevertheless claimed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

In August 2023, Beijing laid out its current territorial claims for the world to see. The new edition of the standard map of China includes lands that are today a part of India and Russia, along with island territories such as Taiwan and comprehensive stretches of the East and South China Seas that are also claimed by Brunei, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Vietnam.

China often invokes historical narratives to justify these claims. Beijing, for example, has said that the Japanese-administered Senkaku Islands, which it claims under the name of the Diaoyu Islands, “have been an inherent territory of China since ancient times.” Chinese officials have used the same words to back China’s right to parts of the northeastern Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. The Chinese government also claims that its sovereignty over the South China Sea is based on its own historic maritime maps.

However, in certain periods since ancient times China has also held sway over other states in the region—Mongolia, North Korea, South Korea, and Vietnam. Yet Beijing is currently not laying claim to any of these.

Instead, Beijing has embraced a selective irredentism, wielding specific chapters of China’s historical record when they suit existing aims and leaving former Chinese territories be when they don’t. Over time, as Beijing’s interests and power relations have shifted, some of these claims have faded from importance, while new ones have taken their place. Yet for Taiwan, Chinese claims remain unchanged, as the fate of the island state is tied to the very legitimacy of the CCP as well as the vitality of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s political vision.

Many of the CCP’s territorial claims have roots in the 19th and 20th centuries during the late rule of the Qing Dynasty. Following diplomatic pressure and repeated military defeats, the Qing Dynasty was forced to cede territory to several Western colonial powers, as well as the Russian and Japanese empires. These concessions are part of what are known in China as the “unequal treaties,” while the 100 years in which the treaties were signed and enforced are known as the “century of humiliation.” These territorial losses eventually passed from the dynasty to the Republic of China and then, following the Chinese Civil War, to the CCP. As a result, upon the CCP’s establishment of the People’s Republic of China in 1949, the new Chinese state inherited outstanding territorial disputes with most of its neighbors.

But despite the humiliation the Qing Dynasty’s losses had caused, the CCP proved willing to compromise and reduce its territorial aims during times of high internal unrest. Following the Tibetan uprising in 1959, for instance, the CCP negotiated territorial settlements with countries bordering the Tibet region, including Myanmar, Nepal, and India. Similarly, when unrest rocked the Uyghur region in the 1960s and ‘90s, Beijing pursued territorial compromises with several bordering countries such as Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan. In the aftermath of the Great Leap Forward in the early 1960s and the 1989 Tiananmen Square Massacre, the CCP also pursued territorial settlements with Mongolia, Laos, and Vietnam in the hopes of securing China’s borders during times of domestic instability. Instead of pursuing diversionary wars, the CCP relied on diplomacy to settle border and territory disputes.

But China has changed quite a lot since then. In recent years, the CCP has avoided the inflammatory domestic political chaos of previous decades, and its once-tentative hold over border regions, such as Tibet and the Uyghur region, has been replaced by an iron grip. With this upper hand, the CCP has little incentive to pursue peaceful resolutions to remaining territorial disputes.

“China’s national power has increased significantly, reducing the benefits of compromise and enabling China to drive a much harder bargain,” said M. Taylor Fravel, a political science professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

In this context, the CCP has expanded its irredentist ambitions. After the discovery of potential oil reserves around the Senkaku Islands, and the United States’ return of the islands to Japan in the 1970s, Beijing drew on its historical record to lay claim to the islands, even though it had previously referred to them as part of the Japanese Ryukyu Islands. Similarly, though Beijing and Moscow settled a dispute over Heixiazi Island, located along China’s northeastern border, in 2004, the 2023 map of China depicted the entire island (ceded, along with vast Pacific territories, by the Qing Dynasty to the Russian Empire in 1860) as part of its domain, much to the ire of the Russian Foreign Ministry.

Collin Koh Swee Lean, a senior fellow with the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies at the Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, argues that the Chinese mapping of Heixiazi Island shows that Beijing holds on to certain core interests and simply waits for the opportune time to assert them.

“Given the current context of the war in Ukraine and Russia’s increased dependence on China, it might have appeared to Beijing that it has the chips in its pockets because, after all, Moscow needs Beijing more than the other way around,” Koh said on the German Marshall Fund’s China Global podcast.

This raises the question of whether territorial disputes that were settled during times of CCP weakness can be revisited and become subject to irredentist ambitions should power balances shift in China’s favor.

According to Steve Tsang, the director of the China Institute at the University of London’s School of Oriental and African Studies, there is currently a limit to how far the CCP will push territorial claims against Russia, since President Xi will need Russian support to sustain his grand ambitions for Chinese leadership on the global stage.

Although it would be a long shot, even Russia may not be safe from these ambitions indefinitely. Given that large swaths of Russia’s Pacific territories were part of China until 1860, “China could claim back the Russian Far East when it deems the time is right,” Tsang said. Such control would grant Beijing unrestricted access to the region’s abundance of coal, timber, tin, and gold while moving it geographically closer to its ambition of becoming an Arctic power.

While there is plenty of historical evidence pointing to former Chinese control over the southeastern portion of the Russian Far East, the historical record is less unequivocal about Chinese control over Taiwan. Anything resembling mainland Chinese control over Taiwan was not established until after 1684 by the Qing Dynasty, and even then central authority remained weak. In 1895, the Qing Dynasty ceded Taiwan to the Empire of Japan following the First Sino-Japanese War, and by the time Chinese authority was restored in 1945, Taiwan had undergone several decades of Japanization.

These details have not prevented the CCP from claiming that Taiwan has been an inalienable part of China since ancient times. Yet more than any other irredentist claim, Xi has made unification with Taiwan a major component of his vision to rejuvenate the Chinese nation.

Unification, however, has little to do with ancient history and more to do with the challenge that Taiwan presently poses to Xi’s aims, according to Chong Ja Ian, an associate professor who teaches about Chinese foreign policy at the National University of Singapore.

“The CCP pursues a Chinese nationalism that emphasizes unity and homogeneity centered around the CCP leadership while they also often claim that their single-party rule is acceptable to Chinese people,” Chong said.

In contrast, Taiwan holds free elections in which multiple political parties compete for the favor of a people that have increasingly developed an identity distinct from mainland China.

“The Taiwanese experience is a clear affront to the CCP narrative,” Chong said.

Control over Taiwan is also attractive to Beijing because it is key to unlocking the Chinese leadership’s broader ambition of maritime hegemony in waters where almost half of the world’s container fleet passed through in 2022.

As with the case of Taiwan, the CCP’s historical arguments regarding its claims on island groups and islets in the East and South China Seas are likewise much weaker than many of its land-based claims.

Instead, Chinese territorial intransigence in the maritime arena is more about a strategic shift in the value of the seas around China, Fravel said.

Today, it has been estimated that more than 21 percent of global trade passes through the South China Sea. And beneath these waters are not only subsea cables that carry sensitive internet data but also vast estimated reserves of oil and natural gas.

Although it may say otherwise, Beijing’s unwillingness to let up on its tenuous territorial maritime claims suggests that China is pursuing long-held ambitions and global aspirations rather than attempting to reverse past losses. So long as the CCP wields its historical record selectively and changeably to serve its aims—and is willing to back its claims up with military action—China’s neighbors will remain at risk.

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F-22 slaughters 'high altitude object' over Alaska, with still uncertain origins

Fernando Valduga By Fernando Valduga 02/10/23 - 19:07 in Military

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor shot down a high-altitude object off the coast of Alaska on February 10 by order of President Joe Biden, authorities announced - but unlike the Chinese surveillance balloon that was shot down after transiting through the continental US last week, the origins of this new object and its purpose remain obscure.

The spokesman for the National Security Council, John F. Kirby described the object as unmanned, based on observations from fighter pilots who ran to find it, and said it was "approximately the size of a small car", with no indication of any surveillance payload or control or self-propulsion capacity.

The object was flying at approximately 40,000 feet, Kirby said, representing a danger to civil air traffic and demanding that it be shot down. He was first detected on the night of February 9 and the fighter pilots made an effort to observe him, Kirby said.

At least one more flight was sent the next morning, and the object was shot down in the northeastern part of Alaska, Kirby said, landing in frozen waters in the Arctic Circle.

In a separate briefing, the Pentagon press secretary, Brig. General Patrick S. Ryder said that an F-22 from the Elmendorf-Richardson Joint Base in Alaska fired an AIM-9X missile to take down the air vehicle, which he described as being the size of a car. Neither Ryder nor Kirby specified whether it was a balloon or perhaps a drone of some kind. Regardless, it was shot down by the same type of aircraft and missile as the Chinese surveillance balloon off the coast of South Carolina on February 4.

Ryder also confirmed many of the same details as Kirby, adding that the operation was led by the US Northern Command Alaskan Command, assisted by the Alaska Air National Guard, Federal Aviation Administration and FBI. NORTHCOM has started recovery operations.

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Fernando Valduga

Aviation photographer and pilot since 1992, he participated in several events and air operations, such as Cruzex, AirVenture, Dayton Airshow and FIDAE. He has works published in specialized aviation magazines in Brazil and abroad. He uses Canon equipment during his photographic work in the world of aviation.

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Bruce Jones, Executive Director of Columbia River Maritime Museum (Astoria, Oregon, USA)

Columbia River Maritime Museum – CRMM – founded in 1962 then moved into the current building in 1982, focuses on connecting visitors to the maritime world that surrounds us. Even though it affects so many aspects of our lives, not everyone is familiar with their rich maritime heritage that comes with the water. We are much more than a boat museum; we tell human interest stories of the sailors, builders, lifesavers, craftspeople, innovators and explorers, fishermen and women; they and their work have so much to teach us.  

Inspiring a love for learning at all ages and abilities is very important to us. Over the past couple years the education department has expanded to accommodate the high demand in programming. Just over a quarter of our museum crew are in the education department with each person focusing on a different section of age, ability, or facilitation location. Both on and off the museum campus the education crew instruct on a variety of maritime related topics using artifacts not currently on display, hands on teaching objects, games, activities and crafts, and more. From 4 to 104 our crew adapts and accommodates all learners. In the first four months of 2024 the crew has directly interacted with over 10,000 people. This is up from the 8,600 interactions during the same time frame in 2023. Some favorite program series: the Senior Enrichment Program that visits nine senior living facilities across three counties, Museum in the Schools that teaches Kindergarten through fifth graders in their formal classroom, and the Miniboat program that takes one classroom of students a semester to build, decorate, and launch an uncrewed vessel that they then track as they learn about the Pacific Ocean.

We have two collections storage warehouses full of important stories that aren’t being told, because we lack the space to tell them. Phase One is remodeling 11,000 square feet of existing galleries, adding both new and updated exhibits. Most important are two new galleries devoted to the maritime culture of coastal Indigenous people. One of these is a collaboration with the Chinook Indian Nation to share various aspects of Chinook maritime traditions and culture as lived today.

Phase Two is Mariners Hall, a new, 24,671 square foot exhibition space with interactive exhibits centered around two dozen boats of varying types and sizes, and hundreds of other artifacts, including a Coast Guard rescue helicopter, and a beautiful first order Fresnel lens, built in Paris in 1876. We’ll add to our educational impact with a purpose-built classroom, and a dedicated space for interactive STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) exhibits.

Our architect and general contractor are addressing sustainability through a wide range of design and construction choices: using mass timber and low embodied carbon concrete flooring to reduce carbon footprint; macroclimate design analysis to inform window and roof overhang placement; and high efficiency windows, lighting, insulation and mechanicals to reduce energy consumption.

We are bringing people as close to the boats and other artifacts as possible. Unlike in our legacy building, our guests will be able to come aboard three different vessels: the historic, 52-foot U.S. Coast Guard motor lifeboat Triumph; the “log bronc” which was used to corral logs on the river and herd them to the sawmill; and Duke, a salmon tender built here in Astoria, Oregon in 1902, and operated on the Columbia River for a century. The other larger boats will all be presented in a dynamic environment, as though underway, with sculpted figures operating them. Currently the legacy building only has eight of the 83 vessels in our collection on display. Mariners Hall will allow three times the currently displayed number to be put on display, including our 60-foot, 8-person George Pocock racing shell.

By providing our educators for the first time with a purpose-built classroom, they will be able to deliver the programs our visiting schools have come to love more effectively and efficiently, saving them time to focus on education rather than logistics and cleanup.

We are very fortunate to have a Trustee - a retired construction company President - who volunteered to serve as project manager. John McGowan’s deep experience has ensured a holistic approach to the project’s ongoing planning and design. John brought together the architects, general contractor, subcontractors, exhibit designers and museum staff early on with a team building workshop. He has ensured that each of these four groups remains in continuous contact to catch and correct potential problems early on, and to share ideas for improvement. As a result of this continuous teamwork, and his keen understanding of construction management, we are confident we will get the best possible value and product.  

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Bruce Jones, Diretor Executivo do Museu Marítimo do Rio Columbia (Astoria, Oregon, EUA)

O Museu Marítimo do Rio Columbia – CRMM – fundado em 1962 e transferido para o edifício atual em 1982, tem como objetivo conectar os visitantes ao mundo marítimo que nos rodeia. Embora afecte tantos aspectos das nossas vidas, nem todos estão familiarizados com o rico património marítimo que vem com a água. Somos muito mais que um barco-museu; contamos histórias de interesse humano de marinheiros, construtores, salva-vidas, artesãos, inovadores e exploradores, pescadores e mulheres; eles e seu trabalho têm muito a nos ensinar.

Inspirar o amor pela aprendizagem em todas as idades e habilidades é muito importante para nós. Nos últimos dois anos, o departamento de educação se expandiu para acomodar a alta demanda em programação. Pouco mais de um quarto da equipe do museu está no departamento de educação, com cada pessoa concentrando-se em uma faixa etária, habilidade ou local de facilitação diferente. Dentro e fora do campus do museu, a equipe educacional instrui sobre uma variedade de tópicos relacionados ao mar, usando artefatos que não estão atualmente em exibição, objetos práticos de ensino, jogos, atividades e artesanato e muito mais. Do 4 ao 104 nossa equipe se adapta e acomoda todos os alunos. Nos primeiros quatro meses de 2024, a tripulação interagiu diretamente com mais de 10 mil pessoas. Isso é um aumento em relação às 8.600 interações durante o mesmo período em 2023. Algumas séries de programas favoritas: o Programa de Enriquecimento para Idosos, que visita nove instalações para idosos em três condados, o Museu nas Escolas, que ensina do jardim de infância até a quinta série em sua sala de aula formal, e o programa Miniboat que leva uma sala de aula de alunos por semestre para construir, decorar e lançar um navio sem tripulação que eles rastreiam enquanto aprendem sobre o Oceano Pacífico.

Temos dois depósitos de acervo cheios de histórias importantes que não estão sendo contadas porque não temos espaço para contá-las. A Fase Um está remodelando 11.000 pés quadrados de galerias existentes, adicionando exposições novas e atualizadas. Mais importantes são duas novas galerias dedicadas à cultura marítima dos povos indígenas costeiros. Uma delas é uma colaboração com a Nação Indiana Chinook para compartilhar vários aspectos das tradições marítimas e da cultura Chinook vividas hoje.

A Fase Dois é o Mariners Hall, um novo espaço de exposição de 24.671 pés quadrados com exposições interativas centradas em duas dúzias de barcos de vários tipos e tamanhos, e centenas de outros artefatos, incluindo um helicóptero de resgate da Guarda Costeira e uma bela lente Fresnel de primeira ordem, construída em Paris em 1876. Aumentaremos nosso impacto educacional com uma sala de aula especialmente construída e um espaço dedicado para exposições interativas STEAM (Ciência, Tecnologia, Engenharia, Artes e Matemática).

Nosso arquiteto e empreiteiro geral estão abordando a sustentabilidade por meio de uma ampla gama de opções de projeto e construção: uso de madeira maciça e piso de concreto com baixo teor de carbono para reduzir a pegada de carbono; análise de projeto macroclimático para informar a colocação de janelas e saliências de telhado; e janelas, iluminação, isolamento e mecânica de alta eficiência para reduzir o consumo de energia.

Estamos trazendo as pessoas o mais próximo possível dos barcos e outros artefatos. Ao contrário do nosso edifício legado, nossos hóspedes poderão embarcar em três embarcações diferentes: o histórico barco salva-vidas a motor da Guarda Costeira dos EUA, Triumph, de 52 pés; o “log bronc” que servia para encurralar toras no rio e conduzi-las até a serraria; e Duke, um concurso de salmão construído aqui em Astoria, Oregon, em 1902, e operado no rio Columbia por um século. Os demais barcos de maior porte serão todos apresentados em um ambiente dinâmico, como se estivessem em movimento, com figuras esculpidas os operando. Atualmente, o edifício legado exibe apenas oito das 83 embarcações de nosso acervo. O Mariners Hall permitirá que três vezes o número exibido atualmente seja exibido, incluindo nosso casco de corrida George Pocock de 60 pés e 8 pessoas.

Ao fornecer aos nossos educadores, pela primeira vez, uma sala de aula especialmente construída, eles serão capazes de ministrar os programas que as nossas escolas visitantes passaram a adorar de forma mais eficaz e eficiente, poupando-lhes tempo para se concentrarem na educação em vez de na logística e na limpeza.

Temos muita sorte de ter um administrador – um presidente aposentado de uma empresa de construção – que se voluntariou para atuar como gerente de projeto. A profunda experiência de John McGowan garantiu uma abordagem holística ao planejamento e design contínuos do projeto. John reuniu arquitetos, empreiteiros gerais, subcontratados, designers de exposições e funcionários do museu desde o início em um workshop de formação de equipe. Ele garantiu que cada um desses quatro grupos permanecesse em contato contínuo para detectar e corrigir problemas potenciais desde o início e para compartilhar ideias para melhorias. Como resultado deste trabalho contínuo em equipe e de seu profundo conhecimento de gerenciamento de construção, estamos confiantes de que obteremos o melhor valor e produto possível.

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Events 1.28 (after 1920)

1920 – Foundation of the Spanish Legion. 1922 – Knickerbocker Storm: Washington, D.C.'s biggest snowfall, causes a disaster when the roof of the Knickerbocker Theatre collapses, killing over 100 people. 1932 – Japanese forces attack Shanghai. 1933 – The name Pakistan is coined by Choudhry Rahmat Ali Khan and is accepted by Indian Muslims who then thereby adopted it further for the Pakistan Movement seeking independence. 1935 – Iceland becomes the first Western country to legalize therapeutic abortion. 1938 – The World Land Speed Record on a public road is broken by Rudolf Caracciola in the Mercedes-Benz W125 Rekordwagen at a speed of 432.7 kilometres per hour (268.9 mph). 1941 – Franco-Thai War: Final air battle of the conflict. A Japanese-mediated armistice goes into effect later in the day. 1945 – World War II: Supplies begin to reach the Republic of China over the newly reopened Burma Road. 1956 – Elvis Presley makes his first national television appearance. 1958 – The Lego company patents the design of its Lego bricks, still compatible with bricks produced today. 1960 – The National Football League announces expansion teams for Dallas to start in the 1960 NFL season and Minneapolis-St. Paul for the 1961 NFL season. 1964 – An unarmed United States Air Force T-39 Sabreliner on a training mission is shot down over Erfurt, East Germany, by a Soviet MiG-19. 1965 – The current design of the Flag of Canada is chosen by an act of Parliament. 1977 – The first day of the Great Lakes Blizzard of 1977, which dumps 3 metres (10 ft) of snow in one day in Upstate New York. Buffalo, Syracuse, Watertown, and surrounding areas are most affected. 1980 – USCGC Blackthorn collides with the tanker Capricorn while leaving Tampa, Florida and capsizes, killing 23 Coast Guard crewmembers. 1981 – Ronald Reagan lifts remaining domestic petroleum price and allocation controls in the United States, helping to end the 1979 energy crisis and begin the 1980s oil glut. 1982 – US Army General James L. Dozier is rescued by Italian anti-terrorism forces from captivity by the Red Brigades. 1984 – Tropical Storm Domoina makes landfall in southern Mozambique, eventually causing 214 deaths and some of the most severe flooding so far recorded in the region. 1985 – Supergroup USA for Africa (United Support of Artists for Africa) records the hit single We Are the World, to help raise funds for Ethiopian famine relief. 1986 – Space Shuttle program: STS-51-L mission: Space Shuttle Challenger disintegrates after liftoff, killing all seven astronauts on board. 1988 – In R v Morgentaler the Supreme Court of Canada strikes down all anti-abortion laws. 2002 – TAME Flight 120, a Boeing 727-100, crashes in the Andes mountains in southern Colombia, killing 94. 2006 – The roof of one of the buildings at the Katowice International Fair in Poland collapses due to the weight of snow, killing 65 and injuring more than 170 others. 2021 – A nitrogen leak at a poultry food processing facility in Gainesville, Georgia kills six and injures at least ten. 2023 – Protests begin after police beat and kill Tyre Nichols.

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Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) is a government undertaking under the Ministry of Defence, engaged in designing and building ships for the Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard. GSL is inviting online applications from qualified Indian nationals for various posts under different disciplines. The available positions include Chief General Manager (Commercial) and General Manager (Technical). The upper age limit for these posts is 54 and 52 years respectively. Interested candidates can apply online through the website www.goashipyard.in. The online application submission period is from December 13, 2023, to January 12, 2024. After submitting the online application, candidates need to send hard copies of relevant documents to Goa Shipyard Limited by January 22, 2024. For more details and guidelines on applying, applicants can visit the website or contact recruitment@goashipyard.com.

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~ Alfred Terry ~

We have a belated #harbordefensehappybirthday to celebrate!today, we honor U.S. Army Major General Alfred Howe Terry, born (Sat) November 10th, 1827 in Hartford, CT. He graduated from Yale Law in 1848, and became a clerk for the New Haven County Superior Court.

With the outbreak of the Civil War, Terry raised his own Regiment, the 2nd Connecticut Volunteer Infantry. They were immediately engaged at First Bull Run. He then raised a new unit, the 7th CT Volunteer Infantry. They went to South Carolina, fighting around Charleston where they captured Fort Wagner in September 1863, before proceeding to Virginia through 1864, where they fought at Petersburg.

Terry led his men into the teeth of the Confederate defenses at Fort Fisher, NC in January, 1865, then drove on Wilmington. Following the end of the war, he helped broker a treaty with the Indians in Wyoming in 1868 before serving as Military Governor in Atlanta. Returning to The West, his men were first on the scene after Custer’s massacre at Little Big Horn in 1876. He negotiated with Sitting Bull, and fought in the Nez Perce War in 1877.

His final command was the Military Division Of The Missouri, from which he retired in 1888. Sadly, he passed away just two years later on December 16th, 1890, aged 63. He was buried in New Haven.

However, his legacy of service would not be allowed to end there. With War Department General Order No. 134 on July 22nd, 1899, he became the namesake to Fort Terry on Plum Island at the entrance of Long Island Sound. It would form part of the defensive chain in conjunction with adjacent Forts Michie and H.G. Wright. Fort Terry would be armed to the teeth, with no less than 13 gun batteries between 1897 and 1946.

Today, the Fort exists in a bizarre limbo. Rather than public sale or transition to a park, Fort Terry and Plum Island were transferred to the Department of Agriculture, and since 1954, has been home to the Plum Island Animal Disease Center. Here, top secret testing on the threats and countermeasures to livestock is undertaken. The island is heavy guarded by the Department of Homeland Security. Many of the Fort buildings and nearly all the batteries sit in quiet isolation, neglected, but preserved from vandalism.

Not to brag or anything, but I am one of the very few people who can say they have been to Fort Terry. That was the “add-on” trip to the 2011 Coast Defense Study Group Conference in Narragansett Bay & New Bedford. We had to undergo a background check, a pat-down, and hawk-like security while we were there (not even allowed to go INTO the Batteries) but boy, was it worth it.

As of late 2023, there are talks of moving the Disease Lab to the mid-west, and preserving the island as a natural resource site, as opposed to private sale – and development. Our fingers are crossed, and we will keep you posted if we learn anything.

Today, we remember and honor Major General Terry’s incredible service. Hopefully, one day, all of us will be able to travel freely to Plum Island to enjoy it as a natural and cultural resource. In the meantime, however, General Terry’s legacy, that of the Fort that carries his name, and most importantly, the Soldiers who manned it, is in safe hands, here.

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Indian Coast Guard Yantrik Recruitment 2023

Indian Coast Guard Yantrik Recruitment 2023 : भारतीय तटरक्षक भर्ती 2023 ने विभिन्न पदों पर नोटिफिकेशन जारी किया है l भारतीय कोस्ट गार्ड भर्ती 2023 में नाविक (सामान्य ड्यूटी और घरेलु शाखा) और यांत्रिक (मैकेनिकल, इलेक्ट्रिकल और एलोक्ट्रोनिक) के कुल 350 पद जारी किये है l भारतीय तट रक्षक, संघ के सशस्त्र बल पदों के लिए ऑनलाइन आवेदन 8 सितंबर से 22 सितंबर तक कर सकते है l Indian Coast Guard Yantrik…

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Army Headquarters Selection Board for Specialized field (Cyber Warfare)-2023 Invites Applications For Territorial Army Officers Recruitment

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Current Opportunities: Ministry of Culture Recruitment

The Ministry of Culture in India is tasked with the important responsibility of preserving and promoting the country's rich cultural heritage and diversity. This ministry plays a crucial role in safeguarding the art, history, traditions, and various cultural forms that are an integral part of India's identity. To fulfill its mission, the Ministry of Culture Recruitment often conducts recruitment drives to bring in skilled and passionate individuals who can contribute to this vital cause. In this article, we will explore the current opportunities for recruitment within the Ministry of Culture, highlighting the various positions and the application process.

 Why the Ministry of Culture?

Working in the Ministry of Culture is not just a job; it's an opportunity to be a guardian of India's cultural heritage. The ministry oversees museums, art galleries, cultural institutions, and a multitude of programs and initiatives that promote and preserve Indian culture. By joining the Ministry of Culture, you become an integral part of these efforts.

 Positions Available:

The Ministry of Culture offers a range of positions to cater to different skill sets and qualifications. These positions can include:

Curators: Curators are responsible for managing and preserving cultural artifacts, artworks, and collections in museums and art galleries. They may also be involved in organizing exhibitions and educational programs.

Research Scholars: The ministry often seeks researchers and scholars with expertise in various aspects of Indian culture, history, and art. They may conduct research, publish papers, and contribute to the ministry's knowledge base.

Cultural Promotion Officers: These officers work on promoting Indian culture both domestically and internationally. They may organize cultural events, festivals, and exhibitions to showcase India's diverse cultural heritage.

Administrative Staff: Administrative roles in the ministry include positions such as human resources, finance, and general administration. These roles are essential for the smooth functioning of the organization.

Conservationists: Conservationists are responsible for preserving and restoring cultural artifacts, artworks, and historical sites. They use specialized techniques and knowledge to ensure the longevity of these cultural treasures.

Eligibility Criteria:

The eligibility criteria for each position may vary, but they typically include educational qualifications, relevant experience, and age limits. It's important to carefully review the specific requirements for the position you are interested in.

Application Process:

To apply for positions within the Ministry of Culture, you'll need to keep an eye on their official website and notifications in leading newspapers and employment portals. When a position is advertised, the ministry typically provides detailed instructions on how to apply, including the submission of application forms, required documents, and any relevant fees. It's essential to follow these instructions meticulously to ensure your application is considered.

Competitive Selection:

The Ministry of Culture employs a competitive selection process to ensure that the most qualified and dedicated individuals are chosen for each position. This often involves written examinations, interviews, and, in some cases, group discussions or skill tests.

 Embrace a Fulfilling Career:

A career in the Ministry of Culture Recruitment 2023 offers not only job security and financial stability but also the satisfaction of contributing to the preservation and promotion of India's cultural heritage. It's an opportunity to be a part of a rich legacy and to make a meaningful impact on the nation's cultural identity.

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In conclusion, if you have a passion for India's culture, history, and art, and you want to be part of an organization dedicated to safeguarding these treasures, consider exploring the current opportunities for recruitment within the Ministry of Culture. Your skills and dedication can play a vital role in preserving and promoting India's rich cultural heritage for future generations.

Ministry of Culture Recruitment

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Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2023: भारतीय तटरक्षक बल में विभिन्न पदों पर भर्ती

Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2023: मुख्यालय, तटरक्षक क्षेत्र (ए एंड एन), पोर्ट ब्लेयर द्वारा स्टोर कीपर ग्रेड- II, (सामान्य केंद्रीय सेवा, समूह ‘सी, गैर-राजपत्रित, गैर-मंत्रिस्तरीय वेतन स्तर – वेतन मैट्रिक्स में 02) के पदों की सरकारी नौकरी भर्ती हेतु विज्ञापन जारी किया गया है, जिसके अनुसार दिनांक 02 अक्टूबर 2023 तक आवेदन कर सकते हैं। अन्य सभी जानकारी शैक्षणिक योग्‍यता, आयु सीमा, अनुभव एवं आवेदन…