DUTCH HARBOR, Alaska – The Marine Board of Investigation into the Alaska Ranger casualty heard more testimony from the crew of the Alaska Ranger today.
The board questioned Rodney Lundy, Second Assistant Engineer of the Alaska Ranger. An emotional Lundy detailed the routine on the vessel, the sinking and his rescue.
Lundy has been sailing on the [...]
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Board Hears 2nd Day of Testimony in Alaska Ranger Casualty
Marine Board of Investigation Begins Interviewing Witnesses in Alaska Ranger Sinking
DUTCH HARBOR, Alaska - The Marine Board of Investigation into the Alaska Ranger convened yesterday in the Shishaldin Room of the Grand Aleutian Hotel.Capt. Michael Rand, USCG, and Mr. Liam LaRue, NTSB, from the board gave statements as to the purpose of the investigation, their authority and the scope of the investigation. The recorder Lt. [...]
Sector Portland change of command
SEATTLE – Coast Guard Sector Portland held a change of command ceremony on Friday at its Swan Island, Ore., base where Capt. Patrick Gerrity relinquished his command and retired after 25 years of active duty service.
During the change of command ceremony, Cmdr. Russell Proctor assumed the responsibilities of Coast Guard Sector Portland commanding officer. Rear [...]
North Pacific Coast Guard Forum Video Compilation
SEATTLE – Over the past week, the members of the North Pacific Coast Guard Forum met in Seattle. The U.S. Coast Guard and its counterparts from Canada, China, Japan, Korea and Russia met to discuss topics related to drug trafficking, maritime security, fisheries enforcement and illegal migration as part of the North Pacific Coast [...]