Coast Guard rescues 2 after boat fire near Manasquan Inlet, N.J.

MANASQUAN INLET, N.J. – The Coast Guard rescued two people Saturday after the boat they were aboard caught fire five miles east of Manasquan Inlet.

Coast Guard crews suspend search for 3 near Cape May, N.J.

CAPE MAY, N.J. – The Coast Guard suspended their search at 5:02 p.m. Thursday for three fishermen 20 miles east of Cape May after their boat sank Wednesday.

Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary conduct commercial fishing vessel exam program

PHILADELPHIA – The Coast Guard and Coast Guard Auxiliary continue to conduct the Commercial Fishing Vessel Safety Exam program for commercial fishermen along the New Jersey shore and surrounding areas.

Delaware River and Bay Oil Spill Advisory Committee to hold meeting

LEWES, Del.— Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay in Philadelphia announces the Delaware River and Bay Oil Spill Advisory Committee is scheduled to hold a public meeting at the Virden Center, 700 Pilottown Road, Lewes, Del., 19958 at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009.

Coast Guard crew rescues 2 near Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA – The Coast Guard rescued two people who were aboard a disabled 16-foot boat near Penns Landing in Philadelphia Monday.

Good Samaritans rescue 2 in Delaware River

PHILADELPHIA – Two Good Samaritans rescued two people from the water after their 15-foot boat sank near the Tacony Palmyra Bridge in the Delaware River.

Coast Guard crew rescues 6 near Indian River, Del.

INDIAN RIVER, Del. – The Coast Guard rescued six people Tuesday after their 23-foot boat lost engine power and ran aground near Indian River, Del.

EPIRB signal assists in rescue of mariners in distress

PHILADELPHIA – The Coast Guard urges mariners to insure their Electronic Position Indicating Radio Beacon is properly registered and functioning before heading out on the water. The Coast Guard recently saved three boaters because they had a properly functioning and registered EPIRB aboard their boat.

Video – First Contact: Vessel Boarding Security Team

PHILADELPHIA – Members of the Vessel Boarding Security Team at Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay in Philadelphia are responsible for ensuring safety and security for the Port of Philadelphia by boarding vessels of foreign countries entering the United States. US Coast Guard Video story by Petty Officer 3rd Class Crystalynn A. Kneen var _bos = _bos||[]; _bos.push({ "div": "Brid_29352540",...