Mar 20, 2021 | Safety at Sea
WASHINGTON — Operators of recreational vessels less than 26 feet in length will be required to use an engine cut-off switch (ECOS) and associated ECOS link (ECOSL) as of April 1, 2021, as the U.S. Coast Guard implements a law passed by Congress. The ECOS and...
Mar 15, 2021 | Unresolved
Virgin Island Police and USCG authorities are seeking any information on the disappearance of British sailor, Sarm Joan Lillian Heslop on March 7, 2021, from the charter catamaran, Siren Song located in Frank Bay, St. John, USVI. Sarm Heslop is described as 41 years...
Mar 10, 2021 | Flotsam & Jetsam, Unresolved
Broadcast Version For Maritime Mobile Service Network and Other Nets UPDATE 1300 EST 13MAR2021: The last ping from the EPIRB according to the Mexican Navy at 0200 hrs EST 12 MAR 2021 approximately 155 NM North of Isla Mujares, Mx. The Mexican Navy is attempting a...
Mar 7, 2021 | Resolved, Safety at Sea
UPDATE: March 23, 2021 From the Rescued Sailor In his own words: “thank you USCG & Garmin – for saving my life ++ Respect +++” UPDATE From the USCG March 7, 2021 – 1:00 pm JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater MH-60...
Mar 4, 2021 | Flotsam & Jetsam, News
Update: March 4, 2021- The abandoned and adrift vessel named the Alliouagana Princess has been found in Mexico. The vessel broke free from her mooring in the early morning of 25 Jan 2019 on the island of Montserrat. The following photos and information are from the...