If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!On May 2, 2008 the Coast Guard Foundation held its annual awards dinner. There were 3 primary awards given out, the Admiral John B. Hayes award for Unit Excellence, the Admiral James S. Gracey Award for Professional Excellence […]
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Research boat Russell W. Peterson Grounding
PHILADELPHIA - Aqua Survey has contracted Delmarva Salvage Company in conjunction with Tow Boat US to conduct a salvage operation on the research boat Russell W. Peterson that grounded yesterday near Bethany Beach, Del.
The salvage operation commenced about noon.
There is sheen coming from the vessel, however, the impact to the environment is deemed minimal.
The factors […]
California Ranks Second to Florida in Number of Boating Accidents
LOS ANGELES - According to U.S. Coast Guard statistics released in July 2007, California is second in boating accidents with 569 reported and third in fatalities with 42 reported in 2006. Florida leads the nation with 633 accidents and 63 fatalities. With this year’s boating season just around the corner, this is a […]
Station Kenosha to Hold Boating Safety Open House
KENOSHA, Wis. - Held annually the week proceeding Memorial Day weekend, National Safe Boating Week is a great way to kick off a fun and safe summer on the water. From May 17-23, 2008, the Coast Guard is urging boaters to pay attention to their boating safety behaviors and reinforcing the importance of wearing […]
Coast Guard findings suggest safe port, good agency cooperation
BOSTON - Following an inspection of scores of shipping containers, the Coast Guard today reports findings consistent with a compliant and safe shipping industry in the port of Boston.
The Coast Guard and nearly two dozen other federal, state and local agencies joined Thursday at four high-traffic shipping points in Boston in search of dangerous cargo […]
Surfer Swept Out To Seas Rescued by Coast Guard Crew
BOSTON - The Coast Guard rescued a surfer today after she was swept about three miles out to sea off Matunuck Beach, R.I., in 34 mph winds and six-foot seas.
A waitress at the Ocean Mist restaurant in Matunuck called Coast Guard Station Point Judith at noon after noticing that Nadalie Baggesen, 19, of Ashaway, R.I, […]
Coast Guard Medevacs Injured Boater from Vessel
PORTSMOUTH, Va. - A Coast Guard rescue crew aboard a 25-foot response boat from Coast Guard Station Wrightsville Beach, N.C., medevaced an injured man from a 28-foot sailing vessel in the Intracoastal Waterway 12 miles north of Wrightsville Beach this afternoon.
Watchstanders at Coast Guard Station Oak Island, N.C., received a call at 12:42 p.m. from […]
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