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Posts on ‘October 11th, 2008’

Coast Guard provides safety, security for Fleet Week 2008

SAN FRANCISCO — Coast Guard units from the San Francisco area, central California and southern California are working with local law enforcement agencies to ensure a safe and enjoyable Fleet Week, 2008. Coast Guard cutters and small boats are enforcing safety and security zones during the parade of ships and air show, providing law enforcement [...]

Smoldering containers removed from APL Peru

SEATTLE – Four containers that were putting off alarmingly high heat since Sunday were removed from the APL Peru Saturday.
Members of the Seattle Fire Department cut holes into the containers and sprayed water inside in order to extinguish the smoldering contents of what is believed to be clothing, shoes, and appliances. No other source [...]

Coast Guard Rescues Captain of M/V Amazonia

NEW ORLEANS – The Coast Guard medevaced the captain of the bulk carrier motor vessel, Amazonia, near mile marker 72 on the Mississippi River Friday evening.
A watchstander at Coast Guard Air Station New Orleans received a call at 9:58 p.m., from Coast Guard Sector New Orleans, reporting that the captain of the Amazonia was experiencing [...]