A Coast Guard Maritime Safety and Security Team boat crew from Boston, provides a 250-foot moving security zone around the USS Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum as it transit to Bayonne for repairs, Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2006. this is the USS Intrepid’s first time moving since it was opened as a museum in 1982 [...]
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Coast Guard Urges Beach Safety
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Coast Guard Sector San Francisco urges beach safety for beach-goers throughout California, especially during winter months. Many coastline accidents can be prevented with the knowledge of beach hazards and weather and surf conditions prior to your visit.
Here are some hazards to consider during a visit to any [...]
Coast Guard Responds to Vessel On Fire
HOUSTON, TX – The Coast Guard received a report of a fishing boat that was on fire about 55 miles south east of Freeport, Texas, this morning.
At about 9:50 a.m., a watchstander at Coast Guard Sector Houston/Galveston received the mayday call and although initial information gathering was limited due to a language barrier, it was [...]
Coast Guard Assists Crew of Disabled Tug
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas – The Coast Guard rescued five people on a disabled tug boat approximately five miles South of the South Padre Island jetties last night.
A Coast Guard crew from Station South Padre Island took the boat in tow after the tug boat Kathleen’s five crewmembers radioed for help. The tug crew [...]
Three Men Rescued from Sinking Boat
PORTSMOUTH, Va. – A Coast Guard crew rescued three men Thursday night after the work boat they were on began sinking in the Elizabeth River.
Coast Guard search and rescue coordinators received the report that the 20-foot push boat was sinking at about 10:20 p.m. A rescue crew from Station Portsmouth, aboard a 41′ Coast [...]
Hunters Rescued After Boat Becomes Disabled
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.– The Coast Guard rescued five hunters this morning after they spent the night aboard their disabled vessel in a New Jersey creek.
Last night a family member of William Cloer, 61, reported to Coast Guard Station Cape May, N.J., that Cloer and four other people hadn’t returned from a duck hunting trip. Cloer [...]
Hazardous Weather Advisory for Northern California
ALAMEDA, CA – The National Weather Service has issued a high surf advisory and hazardous weather advisory is in effect for hazardous sea conditions today through Sunday, possibly continuing through the week, with waves reaching 15 to 22 feet and high winds at 17 to 35 miles per hour with possible gale force gusts [...]