JUNEAU, Alaska — Recovery efforts continue following the capsizing and sinking of the landing craft, Saltery Privider, in Saltery Cove early Monday.
The landing craft sank in 30 feet of water, approximately 20 feet from shore. A fuel truck that was located on the deck of the vessel is currently floating free, but remains tangled in [...]
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Coast Guard Continues Recovery Efforts for Sunken Landing Craft
Ports of Tampa, St. Petersburg, Manatee open to maritime traffic
TAMPA, Fla.- Based on preliminary survey reports and in consultation with the bar pilots, the Ports of Tampa, St. Petersburg and Manatee are open to commercial and recreational vessel traffic.
Mariners should not rely solely on channel markers and Aids to Navigation as they may have moved during the course of Tropical Storm Fay. Remain vigilant, [...]
Captain of the Port to set condition Zulu for Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The captain of the port for Jacksonville will establish port readiness condition Zulu at midnight Tuesday for the port of Jacksonville coastal area due to the potential impacts from Tropical Storm Fay.
The port of Jacksonville will be closed to all inbound vessel traffic immediately while in this port condition; however, the St. [...]
Coast Guard searches for possible downed aircraft in waters south of Santo Domingo
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – Coast Guard, Puerto Rico Police and Dominican Republic Navy rescue crews are searching for a possible downed aircraft that failed to arrive to its final destination in San Juan, Puerto Rico Monday night.
Missing is the aircraft pilot, Antonio Fernandez, 67, a U.S. citizen resident of Dorado, Puerto Rico, who reportedly [...]
Coast Guard reminds boaters to exercise precaution in light of recent deaths
PORTSMOUTH, Va. – Over the course of the last month, Coast Guard personnel responded to at least six separate accidents involving personal watercraft resulting in six deaths within the Fifth District spanning from Central New Jersey to North Carolina.
One person was killed and another injured Monday after a jet ski and a 28-foot boat collided [...]
Association for Rescue at Sea Gold and Silver Medal Winners Announced
Washington - The Coast Guard announced today the 2007 winners of the Association for Rescue at Sea (AFRAS) Gold and Silver Medals. There will be a reception held on capitol hill on September 8 to recognize the winners.
The Gold AFRAS Medal is awarded annually to a Coast Guard enlisted member who has uniquely demonstrated selfless [...]