Coast Guard News
April 11, 2016
FOLLY ISLAND, S.C. — The Coast Guard has suspended its search for a missing kayaker off the coast of Folly Island, at approximately 4 p.m., Monday, pending any new developments.
The Coast Guard has been searching since Saturday evening when Dean Britt, 22 years old, and Logan Brown, 21 years old, were reported missing. Logan Brown was located alive on Sunday afternoon approximately two miles off Kiawah Island.
Coast Guard search efforts covered more than 2,800 square miles in cooperation with more than 15 state and local agencies.... [Read More]
April 11, 2016
FOLLY ISLAND, S.C. — The Coast Guard has suspended its search for a missing kayaker off the coast of Folly Island, at approximately 4 p.m., Monday, pending any new developments.
The Coast Guard has been searching since Saturday evening when Dean Britt, 22 years old, and Logan Brown, 21 years old, were reported missing. Logan Brown was located alive on Sunday afternoon approximately two miles off Kiawah Island.
Coast Guard search efforts covered more than 2,800 square miles in cooperation with more than 15 state and local agencies.... [Read More]
April 11, 2016
NORTH BEND, Ore. — A Coast Guard aircrew from Air Facility Newport rescued a man from a capsized boat about a mile west of Devil’s Punchbowl State Park, Monday morning.
The aircrew safely hoisted the man aboard the MH-65 Dolphin helicopter and transported him to the Air Facility in good condition.... [Read More]
April 11, 2016
NORTH BEND, Ore. — A Coast Guard aircrew from Air Facility Newport rescued a man from a capsized boat about a mile west of Devil’s Punchbowl State Park, Monday morning.
The aircrew safely hoisted the man aboard the MH-65 Dolphin helicopter and transported him to the Air Facility in good condition.... [Read More]
April 11, 2016
SAN FRANCISCO — The Coast Guard has established a safety zone for the entrance of the Santa Cruz small craft harbor effective Friday, March 18, 10:30 a.m., until Sunday, May 1, at 10 p.m., or upon the completion of emergency dredging as announced via broadcast notice to mariners.... [Read More]
April 11, 2016
SAN FRANCISCO — The Coast Guard has established a safety zone for the entrance of the Santa Cruz small craft harbor effective Friday, March 18, 10:30 a.m., until Sunday, May 1, at 10 p.m., or upon the completion of emergency dredging as announced via broadcast notice to mariners.... [Read More]
April 11, 2016
SAN FRANCISCO — The Coast Guard has disestablished the safety zone for the entrance of the Santa Cruz Harbor Thursday, but significant shoaling in the area is still present and boaters should continue to use caution.
The shoal sizes and their dynamic movement are difficult to track and have historically created hazardous conditions within the channel, such as breaking surf. Sounding reports will be posted at the Harbor Masters Office.... [Read More]
April 11, 2016
SAN FRANCISCO — The Coast Guard has disestablished the safety zone for the entrance of the Santa Cruz Harbor Thursday, but significant shoaling in the area is still present and boaters should continue to use caution.
The shoal sizes and their dynamic movement are difficult to track and have historically created hazardous conditions within the channel, such as breaking surf. Sounding reports will be posted at the Harbor Masters Office.... [Read More]
April 11, 2016
BOSTON — Coast Guard Sector Northern New England suspended the search for the Whiskey Rose Monday afternoon following an extensive search that turned up no substantial leads.
Four Coast Guard assets covered a total of 480 square miles during a search that lasted over 16 hours.... [Read More]
April 11, 2016
BOSTON — Coast Guard Sector Northern New England suspended the search for the Whiskey Rose Monday afternoon following an extensive search that turned up no substantial leads.
Four Coast Guard assets covered a total of 480 square miles during a search that lasted over 16 hours.... [Read More]
April 11, 2016
MIAMI — Search-and-rescue crews have suspended the search and rescue operations for four people who were reportedly overdue in the vicinity of Stuart, Florida, since Sunday evening after three were found deceased and one was found alive Monday morning. Deceased are Willis Bell, age unknown; Fernandez Jones, 51; and Jayden Jones, 9. ... [Read More]
April 11, 2016
MIAMI — Search-and-rescue crews have suspended the search and rescue operations for four people who were reportedly overdue in the vicinity of Stuart, Florida, since Sunday evening after three were found deceased and one was found alive Monday morning. Deceased are Willis Bell, age unknown; Fernandez Jones, 51; and Jayden Jones, 9. ... [Read More]
April 11, 2016
BOSTON — Coast Guard crews continue to search Monday for possible missing or distressed mariners following a broken distress hail to the Coast Guard Sunday night.
Someone aboard the Whiskey Rose sent a distress hail at 7:40 p.m. Sunday via VHF-FM channel 16 to Coast Guard watchstanders at Sector Northern New England. The man reported the name of their vessel and said they were taking on water. The transmission was lost prior to him passing his geographical location and there has been no additional contact.... [Read More]
April 11, 2016
BOSTON — Coast Guard crews continue to search Monday for possible missing or distressed mariners following a broken distress hail to the Coast Guard Sunday night.
Someone aboard the Whiskey Rose sent a distress hail at 7:40 p.m. Sunday via VHF-FM channel 16 to Coast Guard watchstanders at Sector Northern New England. The man reported the name of their vessel and said they were taking on water. The transmission was lost prior to him passing his geographical location and there has been no additional contact.... [Read More]
April 11, 2016
BOSTON — Coast Guard watchstanders are requesting the public's help Monday in locating possible missing or distressed mariners.Someone aboard the sailing vessel Whiskey Rose sent a distress hail at 7:40 p.m. Sunday via VHF-FM channel 16 to Coast Guard watchstanders at Sector Northern New England. The person reported the name of their vessel and said they were taking on water.... [Read More]
April 11, 2016
BOSTON — Coast Guard watchstanders are requesting the public's help Monday in locating possible missing or distressed mariners.Someone aboard the sailing vessel Whiskey Rose sent a distress hail at 7:40 p.m. Sunday via VHF-FM channel 16 to Coast Guard watchstanders at Sector Northern New England. The person reported the name of their vessel and said they were taking on water.... [Read More]
April 10, 2016
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KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. – A Charleston County Sheriff’s Office boat crew rescued one of two missing kayakers, Sunday, approximately two miles off Kiawah Island, South Carolina.
A South Carolina Department of Natural Resources aircrew located Logan Brown, 21 years old. A CCSO boat crew rescued him and transferred him to EMS.
Still missing is Dean Britt, 22 years old. ... [Read More]
April 10, 2016
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KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. – A Charleston County Sheriff’s Office boat crew rescued one of two missing kayakers, Sunday, approximately two miles off Kiawah Island, South Carolina.
A South Carolina Department of Natural Resources aircrew located Logan Brown, 21 years old. A CCSO boat crew rescued him and transferred him to EMS.
Still missing is Dean Britt, 22 years old. ... [Read More]
April 10, 2016
BALTIMORE — The Coast Guard rescued two people after their sailboat capsized Sunday near Washington Sailing Marina in Alexandria, Virginia.
Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Baltimore received a report from Coast Guard Station Washington, D.C., stating they heard a mayday call over the radio from a person aboard a capsized sailboat.
A boat crew aboard a 29-foot Response Boat-Small was already on the water training and diverted to respond.
Two people were pulled from the water and taken to Washington Sailing Marina.
No injuries were reported.... [Read More]
April 10, 2016
BALTIMORE — The Coast Guard rescued two people after their sailboat capsized Sunday near Washington Sailing Marina in Alexandria, Virginia.
Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Baltimore received a report from Coast Guard Station Washington, D.C., stating they heard a mayday call over the radio from a person aboard a capsized sailboat.
A boat crew aboard a 29-foot Response Boat-Small was already on the water training and diverted to respond.
Two people were pulled from the water and taken to Washington Sailing Marina.
No injuries were reported.... [Read More]