Posts Tagged ‘USCG’
Burn, Baby: A Question on Marine Flare Exercise Protocols
We all carry the required flares, but how many of us have ever practiced using them? How do we even do that?
USCG Alerts Mariners to Fleet Week Safety Zone
A safety zone has been established and will be enforced across the weekend for the Blue Angels Air Show.
Come to the Crew List Party, and Turn In Old EPIRBs at the Same Time!
A crew from USCG will be at the party to answer questions and take your old EPIRBs and PLBs for disposal.
Celestial Navigation Remains Reliable When GPS Fails
Everyone knows GPS and digital devices have made navigation far easier. Yet digital systems can be fragile, and knowing celestial navigation is an excellent backup.
Disabled Container Ship Towed into San Francisco Bay
The United States Coast Guard has reported that the 564-foot container ship 'Wan Hai 176' has been towed into San Francisco Bay after it reported a loss of engine power on Friday afternoon.
USCG’s New Fire Extinguisher Rules Coming Into Effect This April
On April 20, disposable (non-rechargeable) and rechargeable units that are more than 12 years past their manufacture date will need to be replaced.
US Coast Guard Seeks Help Finding Two Dinghy Owners
In separate incidents, the USCG has picked up two dinghies that were adrift off Hawaii on Sunday. They're seeking the public's help in locating the owners.
New US Coast Guard Procedures Stem from ‘Conception’ Tragedy
The US Coast Guard has implemented new procedures in the wake of the September 2019 fire that killed 34 people aboard the dive vessel 'Conception.'
The Baja Ha-Ha Tracks Its Way to Turtle Bay
There were a few dropouts and a few incidents reported, but the fleet is now safely anchored in Turtle Bay.
Boaters in Orange County Warned About Hazardous Effects of Oil Spill
The oil is classified as a hazardous substance and can cause a variety of symptoms, including skin irritation.
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