HAWAII COAST GUARD AUXILIARY TO COMPETE
IN INTERNATIONAL SEARCH AND RESCUE COMPETITION
HONOLULU — A team of U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary members from the Fourteenth Coast Guard District in Hawaii are making final preparations for the 2007 International Search and Rescue (ISAR) Competition in Toronto.
ISAR is an annual, competitive event among Coast Guard Auxiliary teams from the [...]
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Hawaii Coast Guard Auxiliary to Compete in Toronto
Fishing boat capsizes near Tillamook Bay
SEATTLE – Elliot Herder, a Coast Guard Auxiliary member from Rockaway Beach, Ore., was rescued by Good Samaritan, Tom Lions, after his boat capsized near Tillamook Bay, Ore., at 9:25 a.m. today.
The 20-foot fishing vessel Outlaw was near the south jetty when rough waters caused the boat to capsize, throwing Herder into the water.
Lions witnessed [...]
Maritime Safety, Security Team storms training center
M CAPE MAY, N.J. – Maritime Safety and Security Team Boston is scheduled to conduct a training evolution for Coast Guard recruits here at Coast Guard Training Center Cape May at 1 p.m., Monday.
MSST members will fast rope from a helicopter onto the training center’s parade field, will secure a building and will answer any [...]
United Nations 62nd Anniversary and General Assembly – East River Closures
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port is establishing a security zone in the East River restricting vessel traffic through the upper harbor from September 22 -05 October, 2007 near the United Nations Headquarters, located on the East River at East 43rd Street.
This action has been requested by the U.S. [...]
U.S. Coast Guard rescues fisherman near South Jetty of Tillamook Bay – OregonLive.com: Breaking News Updates
From The Oregonian at OregonLive.com
U.S. Coast Guard officials rescued a man off Tillamook Bay this morning after his boat was overcome by a wave and he was tossed overboard.
Petty Officer Ranae Johnston said the fisherman, Elliot Herder, of Rockaway Beach, was thrown into the water near the South Jetty of Tillamook Bay sometime after 9:30 [...]
America’s Boating Course offered by Coast Guard Auxiliary
SEATTLE – The Coast Guard Auxiliary is scheduled to teach an America’s Boating Course (ABC) on October 13 and November 10 starting at 8:30 a.m. at West Marine, 1716 West Marine View Drive in Everett, Wash.
This comprehensive course offers recreational boaters basic boating information and instruction including safety equipment, boat handling, trailering and federal and [...]
Coast Guard prepares for Tropical Storm Jerry
NEW ORLEANS – With the approach of Tropical Storm Jerry to the Louisiana and Mississippi Gulf Coast, the Coast Guard is preparing to respond in any way necessary.
Drawbridges along the coast may deviate from normal operating procedures prior to a storm. They are generally authorized to remain closed up to eight hours prior to [...]