Agencies to conduct exercise aboard Washington State Ferry Chimacum
SEATTLE – Several federal, state and local agencies will be conducting exercises on the Washington State Ferry Chimacum Tuesday morning outside of Elliott Bay.
Increased levels of activity will be noticed during these hours. Boaters and members of the public on land may see or hear training activity, including the use of blank ammunition.
Although blank ammunition looks and sounds like real gunfire,...
Coast Guard suspends search for possible overboard ferry passenger in Puget Sound, Wash.
SEATTLE — The Coast Guard suspended their search for a possible man overboard after confirming with ferry staff no one had gone missing from their vessel during it’s sailing in Puget Sound, Wash., Wednesday around 7:47 p.m.
Washington State Ferry personnel reviewed their videotapes, finding no sign of a passenger going overboard, and confirmed no items, bike or car had been left aboard.
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Coast Guard escorts Victoria Clipper ferry following vessel fire near Port Townsend, Wash.
SEATTLE — Coast Guard crews escorted the passenger ferry Victoria Clipper to Seattle following a reported electrical fire aboard the vessel near Port Townsend, Thursday.
The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Terrapin, an 87-foot patrol boat homeported in Bellingham, and an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Station Port Angeles escorted the Victoria Clipper to its Seattle pier after...
Coast Guard, Washington State Ferry personnel rescue man along the Seattle waterfront
SEATTLE — Coast Guard and Washington State Ferry crews rescued a man who fell overboard from his vessel in the vicinity of Elliott Bay Marina, Monday.
Coast Guard Sector Puget Sound watchstanders received a call for help at 10:56 a.m. from a man who had fallen overboard from his 39-foot boat near Elliott Bay Marina while wearing lifejacket and was calling for help via a hand held VHF marine radio.
Hearing...
Coast Guard and partner agencies conduct exercise in Seattle
SEATTLE — Representatives from the Coast Guard, Washington State Ferry (WSF) and Seattle Fire Dept. will conduct an exercise aboard the WSF passenger vessels Chelan and Evergreen in Seattle, Tuesday.
Follow Your Nose
Story and photos by Petty Officer 3rd Class Tara Molle
On a drizzly, overcast Monday morning, a long line of cars sit bumper to bumper at Coleman Dock in Seattle waiting to board a Washington State Ferry (WSF). A pair of shiny black boots and four furry paws move across wet asphalt in rapid fashion. With their heads low and eyes quickly scanning for anything out of the ordinary they weave in and out...
Coast Guard issues safety reminders for cruise ship season
SEATTLE — The Coast Guard reminds mariners and recreational boaters to avoid approaching large passenger vessels (LPV), such as cruise ships and Washington State Ferries, whether these vessels are underway, moored or at anchor.
Coast Guard, local authorities, searching for missing person from Washington State Ferry
SEATTLE – The Coast Guard is searching for a possible missing person after a vehicle was found unclaimed on the Washington State Ferry (WSF) Cathlamet, Monday.
Coast Guard suspends search for missing person from Washington State Ferry
SEATTLE —The Coast Guard suspended its search at 12 p.m., Wednesday in response to an unclaimed red Huffy Eagle Sport bicycle left on the Washington State Ferry WSF Kitsap.
