Coast Guard News
August 25, 2015
SEATTLE — The Coast Guard is searching for a missing diver off Duncan Rock near Cape Flattery.
Missing is Lynn Flaherty, a 61 year-old female wearing a dry suit, who reportedly has 1,200 dives worth of experience.... [Read More]
August 25, 2015
SEATTLE — The Coast Guard is searching for a missing diver off Duncan Rock near Cape Flattery.
Missing is Lynn Flaherty, a 61 year-old female wearing a dry suit, who reportedly has 1,200 dives worth of experience.... [Read More]
August 25, 2015
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August 25, 2015
MIAMI —Coast Guard and partner agencies are stepping up enforcement of illegally operated passenger boats in the waters along Florida’s coast prior to and during the Labor Day weekend.
Over the past several months there has been an increase in the illegal and unsafe operation of passenger boats less than 100 tons, and many passengers are unaware of the safety requirements regulated by the Coast Guard.
The Coast Guard reminds the public to check safety requirements before paying for any boating services.... [Read More]
August 25, 2015
MIAMI —Coast Guard and partner agencies are stepping up enforcement of illegally operated passenger boats in the waters along Florida’s coast prior to and during the Labor Day weekend.
Over the past several months there has been an increase in the illegal and unsafe operation of passenger boats less than 100 tons, and many passengers are unaware of the safety requirements regulated by the Coast Guard.
The Coast Guard reminds the public to check safety requirements before paying for any boating services.... [Read More]
August 25, 2015
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Coast Guard and partner agencies are stepping up enforcement of illegally operated passenger boats in the waters between Jefferson County and Monroe County, Florida, prior to and during the Labor Day weekend.
Over the past several months there has been an increase in the illegal and unsafe operation of passenger boats less than 100 tons, and many passengers are unaware of the safety requirements regulated by the Coast Guard.... [Read More]
August 25, 2015
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Coast Guard and partner agencies are stepping up enforcement of illegally operated passenger boats in the waters between Jefferson County and Monroe County, Florida, prior to and during the Labor Day weekend.
Over the past several months there has been an increase in the illegal and unsafe operation of passenger boats less than 100 tons, and many passengers are unaware of the safety requirements regulated by the Coast Guard.... [Read More]
August 25, 2015
Video of the medevac is available online.
BALTIMORE — The Coast Guard medevaced a man Tuesday requiring medical assistance aboard a boat 62 miles east of Ocean City.
Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound in New Haven, Connecticut, received a call on VHF marine radio channel 16 Tuesday at approximately 8 a.m. from the 96-foot commercial fishing vessel Hannah Boden stating a 23-year-old male aboard lacerated his hand while fishing.... [Read More]
August 25, 2015
Video of the medevac is available online.
BALTIMORE — The Coast Guard medevaced a man Tuesday requiring medical assistance aboard a boat 62 miles east of Ocean City.
Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound in New Haven, Connecticut, received a call on VHF marine radio channel 16 Tuesday at approximately 8 a.m. from the 96-foot commercial fishing vessel Hannah Boden stating a 23-year-old male aboard lacerated his hand while fishing.... [Read More]
August 25, 2015
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Coast Guard Sector San Juan Captain of the Port maintained Port Condition X-RAY Tuesday for all the ports in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico due to the current projected path for Tropical Storm Erika.
During Port Condition X-RAY(48 hours before gale-force winds make landfall) all maritime operations including waterfront facility and vessel transits may occur until further notice and are subject to prudent seamanship and safe working practices.... [Read More]
August 25, 2015
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Coast Guard Sector San Juan Captain of the Port maintained Port Condition X-RAY Tuesday for all the ports in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico due to the current projected path for Tropical Storm Erika.
During Port Condition X-RAY(48 hours before gale-force winds make landfall) all maritime operations including waterfront facility and vessel transits may occur until further notice and are subject to prudent seamanship and safe working practices.... [Read More]
August 25, 2015
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- The U.S. Coast Guard cautions mariners, recreational boaters, swimmers, surfers and the general public in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico Tuesday to exercise good judgment and prepare for tropical storm conditions due to the anticipated passing of Tropical Storm Erika.... [Read More]
August 25, 2015
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- The U.S. Coast Guard cautions mariners, recreational boaters, swimmers, surfers and the general public in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico Tuesday to exercise good judgment and prepare for tropical storm conditions due to the anticipated passing of Tropical Storm Erika.... [Read More]
August 25, 2015
KODIAK, Alaska — The Coast Guard medevaced a 45-year-old woman from the cruise ship Celebrity Solstice near Sitka, Alaska, Monday.
An Air Station Sitka MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew conducted the hoist and transferred the ailing passenger to awaiting emergency medical services in Sitka.
Coast Guard 17th District command center watchstanders in Juneau were notified of an ailing passenger by the medical team aboard the Celebrity Solstice. Watchstanders consulted the duty flight surgeon who recommended the medevac.... [Read More]
August 25, 2015
KODIAK, Alaska — The Coast Guard medevaced a 45-year-old woman from the cruise ship Celebrity Solstice near Sitka, Alaska, Monday.
An Air Station Sitka MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew conducted the hoist and transferred the ailing passenger to awaiting emergency medical services in Sitka.
Coast Guard 17th District command center watchstanders in Juneau were notified of an ailing passenger by the medical team aboard the Celebrity Solstice. Watchstanders consulted the duty flight surgeon who recommended the medevac.... [Read More]
August 25, 2015
Editor's note: Click photo above for link to high resolution video
Cortez, Fla. — The Coast Guard rescued two divers after their 22-foot boat capsized 10 miles west of Bean Point, Anna Maria, Florida, Monday.
Rescued were Davin Brannon, 51, Plant City, Florida, and David Frese, 55, Dover, Florida.... [Read More]
August 25, 2015
Editor's note: Click photo above for link to high resolution video
Cortez, Fla. — The Coast Guard rescued two divers after their 22-foot boat capsized 10 miles west of Bean Point, Anna Maria, Florida, Monday.
Rescued were Davin Brannon, 51, Plant City, Florida, and David Frese, 55, Dover, Florida.... [Read More]
August 25, 2015
PHILADELPHIA — The Coast Guard is overseeing salvage efforts Tuesday for a motor vessel aground on the Delaware River.
The 328-foot Netherlands-flagged motor vessel, Bermuda Islander, lost power and propulsion Monday at approximately 9 p.m. before running aground near Salem, New Jersey.
No injuries or pollution have been reported. There were 12 people aboard the ship when it ran aground.... [Read More]
August 25, 2015
PHILADELPHIA — The Coast Guard is overseeing salvage efforts Tuesday for a motor vessel aground on the Delaware River.
The 328-foot Netherlands-flagged motor vessel, Bermuda Islander, lost power and propulsion Monday at approximately 9 p.m. before running aground near Salem, New Jersey.
No injuries or pollution have been reported. There were 12 people aboard the ship when it ran aground.... [Read More]