CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Coast Guard rescued a man after two jet skis collided near Dewees Inlet, S.C., Saturday at approximately 7:30 p.m.
Richard Parker, 30, was taken by a rescue boat crew from Coast Guard Station Charleston to a waiting Isle of Palms EMS crew. Parker was taken to Medical University of South Carolina and [...]
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Coast Guard rescues injured man from jet ski crash
U.S. Coast Guard Units Throughout California Ready to Support Gulf Coast
ALAMEDA, Calif. – As Hurricane Gustav gains strength, U.S. Coast Guard units and resources are being mobilized and commencing initial deployments tomorrow. Additionally, several experienced California-based units are on standby status and are ready to deploy to the Gulf Coast as the hurricane’s path and strength are monitored.
Among the units leaving tomorrow, an [...]
Coast Guard urges south Florida boaters to stay off the water this Labor Day weekend due to Hurricane Gustav
MIAMI – This Labor Day weekend the Coast Guard is encouraging boaters to stay off the water due to the approach of Hurricane Gustav.
Adverse weather effects generated by a hurricane can cover an area hundreds of miles wide. Even those recreational boaters and the maritime industry who fall outside of the direct path of the [...]
Coast Guard prepares for Hurricane Gustav
HOUSTON – With the approach of Hurricane Gustav to the Texas coast, the Coast Guard is preparing to respond in any way necessary.
In preparation for Hurricane Gustav, Air Station Houston will be holding a media availability day on Sun, Aug. 31, 2008, at 2 p.m. Any media wishing to attend are asked to R.S.V.P. [...]
Marine Safety Information Bulletin – Port of Key West
MIAMI – Effective 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Hurricane Condition YANKEE (sustained Gale Force winds from a hurricane force storm are predicted within 24 hours) is set for the Port of Key West, Fla.
All mariners are reminded that there are no safe havens for the Port of Key West area and that the port is safest when [...]
Missing Diver’s Body Found
The body of a missing diver was located underwater east of Jupiter Inlet, Fla., at approximately 12 p.m., Saturday, by fellow divers, after an extensive search by the Coast Guard, the Coast Guard Auxiliary, and local and state agencies.
The crew of the commercial dive vessel, Blue Tang, sent a diver into the water, who located [...]
False alarm: Authorities seek owner of unmarked boat
BOSTON – The Coast Guard, Maine Marine Patrol, and Portland Harbor Master launched a search today when an unmanned and unmarked skiff was found drifting in Casco Bay, Maine.
A local fishing boat, the Rambler, discovered the 10-foot, white skiff between Bates Island and Eagle Island near Harspwell Neck, in the northern part of Casco Bay.
The [...]