Coast Guard reminds boaters not to use flares as fireworks
A signal flare burns bright enough to light up the shores during a flare training exercise held at Coast Guard Station Rio Vista. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Levi Read.
JUNEAU, Alaska – The Coast Guard reminds boaters not to use flares as fireworks during this year’s Fourth of July celebrations, and to report accidental flare discharges.
Flares should only be fired to indicate...
Coast Guard reminds boaters not to use flares as part of Fourth of July celebrations
A signal flare burns bright enough to light up the shores during a flare training exercise held at Coast Guard Station Rio Vista U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Levi Read.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The Coast Guard reminds boaters not to use flares as fireworks aboard their vessels as part of Fourth of July celebrations this weekend.
Fireworks can be mistaken as distress signals, and flares...
Coast Guard reminds boaters to stay safe on Fourth of July
U.S. Coast Guard file photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ashley J. Johnson
MIAMI — The Fourth of July is traditionally a time of increased boating traffic in waterways due to the myriad of fireworks displays. In past years, a combination of this increased traffic and vessels traveling at excessive speeds has resulted in deaths and serious injuries.
The Coast Guard is asking all vessels in the area...
Coast Guard urges safety for Canalside 4th of July Celebration fireworks display
BUFFALO, N.Y. — U.S. Coast Guard Sector Buffalo and state and local agencies are advising the boating public of safety concerns and safety tips during the Canalside 4th of July Celebration fireworks display taking place on the Buffalo River starting at 9:45 p.m., Wednesday, in Buffalo, New York.
Specific concerns for the event are heavy boating congestion in the area.
Fireworks displays may pose...
The Coast Guard reminds boaters to stay safe during New Year’s Day weekend
TAMPA, Fla. — The Coast Guard reminds Florida boaters Friday to exercise caution and to boat safe while enjoying New Year’s Day weekend.
The Coast Guard urges boaters not to launch or use fireworks aboard a boat as they can be mistaken as a sign of distress and needlessly attracting Coast Guard and other rescue resources.
“Every New Year’s Eve, Coast Guard personnel receive and respond...
Coast Guard establishes regulated navigation area in Intercoastal Waterway
MIAMI — There will be an enforced regulated navigation area with an enforced 15-knot speed limit in the Intercoastal Waterway, extending from Buena Vista, Miami, to Black Point, Miami, from 7 p.m. July 4, 2015, until 2 a.m. July 5, 2015.
All vessels within the regulated navigation area are:
· Required to transit the area at no more than 15 knots.
· Subject to control by the Coast...
Coast Guard rescues boater injured by fireworks
MIAMI — The Coast Guard rescued a 49-year-old boater injured in a fireworks accident east of Bimini, Bahamas, Sunday.
Coast Guard Sector Miami was notified of the incident at 6 p.m. Sunday. The man was reportedly injured while handling fireworks onboard a 35-foot vessel while en route to North Bimini. After consulting with a Coast Guard flight surgeon, watchstanders launched an MH-65 search-and-rescue...
Coast Guard discourages improper use of fireworks and flares during 4th of July weekend
ALAMEDA, Calif. — In preparation for the upcoming Fourth of July weekend, the Coast Guard reminds boaters to take the proper fireworks precautions to ensure a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend on the water.
The Coast Guard urges boaters not to launch or use fireworks on board a vessel. Fireworks can be mistaken as a sign of distress, needlessly attracting Coast Guard and other rescue resources.
”Every...
Valdez Coast Guard to enforce safety zone during holiday fireworks
VALDEZ, Alaska – The Coast Guard Captain of the Port of Prince William Sound has established a 200-yard safety zone located around the Valdez Spit beginning at 8:30 p.m. and ending at 10:30 p.m. Dec. 31.
The purpose of the safety zone is to ensure all vessels in the area remaine at a safe distance from the fireworks launching point on the Valdez Spit at position 61-07.38 north and 146-21.17 west.
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