New GPS EPIRBS And PLB’s Explained

New GPS EPIRBS And PLB’s Explained

Safety Tips from the United States Coast Guard Advancements in Boating Rescue Technology – New developments expand the capabilities of EPIRBs and PLBs. By Vincent Daniello February 15, 2012 There is no 911 at sea. The premise that boaters must be self-reliant...
BOLO for SV One Love Cuba to Cancun Mexico

BOLO for SV One Love Cuba to Cancun Mexico

UPDATE and Great News – The boat and the two sailors are OK and found at Isla Holbox, Mexico, and island north of the Yucatan. They encountered many problems both with the boat, the currents and health matters. They and their many friends and family are already...
Bolo for SV Pirouette St. Maartin to Nova Scotia

Bolo for SV Pirouette St. Maartin to Nova Scotia

UPDATE: He has arrived safely! This is from the friend who notified Boat Watch: Mr Roy Sugden on S/V Pirouette arrived safely last night in Halifax Nova Scotia.  I talked to him a few minutes ago.  He is fine.  Weather conditions. No wind or too much wind. Typically...
SV Kyklades Virginia to Azores Found Safe

SV Kyklades Virginia to Azores Found Safe

UPDATE/FINAL: Overdue boaters have been located safely approximately 80 miles east of Chincoteague, Virginia PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The two boaters who were reported overdue after failing to return to Hampton have been located safely Friday approximately 80 miles east of...
SV Corsair Stolen Olympia Washington

SV Corsair Stolen Olympia Washington

Be On the Lookout for a stolen SV Corsair Boat Watch has received a report that SV Corsair was stolen near Boston Harbor Marina, Olympia, Washington. Report any sightings to the nearest Coast Guard or law enforcement...
BOLO for SV Strange Situation Bermuda to Nova Scotia

BOLO for SV Strange Situation Bermuda to Nova Scotia

UPDATE:May 28, 2022 Cancel BOLO. RCC Boston advises that the SV Strange Situation has been located at anchor in Nova Scotia. Broadcast Version For Maritime Mobile Service Network and Other Nets U.S. Coast Guard District One Boston is working jointly with the Canadian...
14 Crew Rescued From MV Cetus 150 NM North of Curacao

14 Crew Rescued From MV Cetus 150 NM North of Curacao

UPDATE: May 28, 2022 Unconfirmed reports indicate 14 crew were rescued and 3 went down with the ship. Two motor vessels assisted in rescuing the crew. MV UBC Stavanger rescued 5 crew. MV Melba rescued 9 crew.  Many thanks to these 2 ships and RCC Curacao for the...
BOLO for SV “Herocia Cinco” Cape Verde to Martinique

BOLO for SV “Herocia Cinco” Cape Verde to Martinique

UPDATE: May 3, 2022 MRCC Fort de France Reports: “End of BOLO on S/V HEROICA CINCO, S/V is reported near to Funchal, Madeira island. Everything is ok. Many thanks.” Broadcast Version For Maritime Mobile Service Network and Other Nets MRCC Fort de France...
BOLO SV Hummingbird St. Helena Island to Cape Verde

BOLO SV Hummingbird St. Helena Island to Cape Verde

Broadcast Version For Maritime Mobile Service Network and Other Nets UPDATE: April 25, 2022 MRCC Cape Town requests sightings or contacts of this vessel to be made  to them. Although SV Hummingbird did make contact, they are apparently still having trouble with...