DHS, Coast Guard Launch $255K Ready for Rescue Challenge to Develop New Boater Safety Solutions
A person in the water is a small, moving target, and even in a successful rescue mission locating the person can take hours. Keep Reading
Coast Guard Probe Finds Negligence in Duck Boat Tragedy
The U.S. Coast Guard has found probable cause that the sinking of a tourist boat on a Missouri lake last month that killed 17 people “resulted from the misconduct, negligence, or inattention to the duties” by the captain. Keep Reading
Off-Duty Coast Guard Helicopter Pilot Rescues 2 People After Boat Sinks
Coast Guard Lt. j.g. Justin Pacheco, an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter pilot from Air Station Clearwater, was out on his 21-foot boat with his family when he noticed something. Keep Reading
Duck Boat Probe Headed to Feds; Coast Guard Points to Possible Criminal Activity
A spokeswoman for the Coast Guard confirmed that the agency referred the case Aug. 13 to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Missouri. Keep Reading
Coast Guard Meets Annual Gold Rush in Nome
Before these pioneers can seek out their awaiting treasures on their unique vessels, they must first obtain an inspection from the U.S. Coast Guard. Keep Reading
Boating Accident Fatalities Decreased Last Year, Coast Guard Finds
However, the report also shows it was the second highest number of fatalities on record in the last five years. Keep Reading
USCG Reminds Holiday Boaters to Launch Safety App First
It is National Safe Boating Week and the Coast Guard says everyone should make sure they have the proper fully functional equipment. Keep Reading
