Coast Guard releases report on sinking of Alaska Ranger
A life raft from the fishing vessel Alaska Ranger floats in the Bering Sea after the survivors were rescued by the Coast Guard. US Coast Guard photo
WASHINGTON — The Coast Guard released Wednesday its final report of the investigation into the March 23, 2008, sinking of the fish-processing vessel Alaska Ranger and the subsequent loss of five of the 47 people aboard the ship.
The Alaska Ranger sank...
Coast Guard to release report of investigation into sinking of the Alaskan Ranger
A life raft from the fishing vessel Alaska Ranger floats in the Bering Sea after the survivors were rescued by the Coast Guard. US Coast Guard photoSEATTLE – The Coast Guard will hold a media briefing to release the report of investigation, into the sinking of the fish processing vessel Alaskan Ranger, Wednesday, at the Jackson Federal Building’s Eagle Room, located on the 2nd floor, at...
Coast Guard presents Meritorious Public Service Award to crew of Alaska Warrior
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Capt. Scott Krey and members of the crew of the fishing vessel Alaska Warrior were honored by the Coast Guard at City Hall in Unalaska Thursday for their part in the heroic rescue of the crew of the fishing vessel Alaska Ranger on March 23, 2008.
The Mayor of Unalaska Shirley Marquardt and Lt. Jose Rosario, supervisor Marine Safety Detachment Unalaska, presented Krey and his...
Coast Guard rescue swimmers being honored for heroic rescue in Alaska
MIAMI – Two Coast Guard rescue swimmers will be honored Friday by Broward Navy Days at the Winterfest Grand Marshal Reception being held at Seminole Hard Rock Live for their part in an amazing rescue that took place 127 miles west of Dutch Harbor, Alaska, March 23.
Alaska Ranger Board of Investigation Concludes Hearings in Boston
BOSTON — The Coast Guard and National Transportation Safety Board Marine Board of Investigation heard its last scheduled witness here this morning before adjourning the hearing phase of the investigation into the sinking of the Alaska Ranger.
During today’s hearing, the Marine Board of Investigation heard testimony from Michael Thomas, the primary service technician for the control system...
Marine Board of Investigation hears testimony in Boston
BOSTON – The Coast Guard and National Transportation Marine Board of Investigation re-convened the Alaska Ranger investigation here at the J.F. Williams Bldg. today.
This is the fourth convening of the board, whose purpose is to determine the cause of the sinking of the Alaska Ranger, and to make recommendations for preventing future maritime disasters.
Two witnesses testified at the hearing,...
Investigation into Alaska Ranger Sinking to Continue Wednesday in Boston
BOSTON — The Coast Guard (USCG) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Marine Board of Investigation will convene the Boston portion of the Alaska Ranger investigation; Wednesday June 4, 2008 at 10 a.m. at the offices of the Commander, 1st Coast Guard District. The address is J.F. Williams Bldg, 408 Atlantic Avenue, 8th Floor Courtroom, Boston, MA 02110.
The members of the board include:...
Alaska Ranger sinking investigation to continue Wednesday
SEATTLE – The Coast Guard (USCG) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Marine Board of Investigation into the March 23 sinking of the Alaska Ranger reconvened today in the San Juan-Whidbey Room of the Red Lion Hotel at 1415 5th Ave.
The goal of the Marine Board is to identify the causal events of the casualty and provide recommendations to prevent or mitigate future casualties.
On Tuesday...
