

Accident in Antiqua Kills Cruiser Ellen Tischbin SV Miclo 111
It is with deep sadness this morning that we read of this tragic accident in Antiqua killing SSCA Commodore Ellen Tischbin of S/V Miclo 111. The whole cruising sends their love and support to Ellen’s husband Rob. US tourist dies after swimming accident...
Cancel BOLO: Polish Sailor “SV HOBO Girl” Ft. Pierce, Florida to Bermuda
Broadcast Version For Maritime Mobile Service Network & Other Nets UPDATE 0700 hrs, 20 May 2020 CANCEL BOLO FOR S/V HOBO GIRL – SV Hobo Girl has arrived safely in Bermuda. Go to Boatwatch.org for the complete story....
USCG Rescues 3 From Life Raft After Boat Sinks Off Cumberland Island
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Coast Guard crews rescued three boaters Saturday after their vessel sank 18-miles east of Cumberland Island, Georgia. The boaters’ use of a VHF radio and Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) led to a rapid rescue. Coast Guard...
USCG Rescues Three People & Dog From Liferaft off Apalachicola, Florida
NEW ORLEANS — The Coast Guard rescued three people and a dog from a capsized fishing vessel offshore Apalachicola, Florida, Thursday.All passengers aboard, including the dog, were rescued and no injuries were reported. Click on the image to see the Video of the rescue...BOLO for SV MAXIM Overdue Thailand to Maldives and Mauritius
Broadcast Version For Maritime Mobile Service Network & Other Nets Cancel A Non Emergency BOLO that was issued for SV MAXIM, a German flagged Contest 34 foot sloop and Single Handler German Captain Frank Wilters, age 58.Captain Wilters left Phuket Thailand on...
Stolen SV RED HOT St. Thomas USVI Found
Cancel BOLO FOR STOLEN 33′ SLOOP “RED HOT” FROM LINDBERGH BAY, NEAR WATER ISLAND ST THOMAS USVI. Broadcast Version For Maritime Mobile Service Network & Other Nets UPDATE: Cancel BOLO For Sailing Vessel “RED HOT”. USCG notified...SSCA TRANSATLANTIC CRUISERS NET WILL RESUME OPERATION MAY 4, 2020
SSCA TRANSATLANTIC CRUISERS NET WILL RESUME OPERATION 04 MAY 2020 Commencing 04 May at 2100 hrs. UTC or 1700 hrs. Eastern Time, four U.S. based FCC Coastal Maritime Stations will resume operation of the SSCA Trans-Atlantic Cruisers Net. As last year, which we...Ocean Going Vessels Should Have Multiple Sources of Communication Aboard
Boatwatch.org have been assisting with the search for Bob Peel and his boat since mid-March in the Eastern Caribbean. Could this case have had a happy ending if the captain had been able to establish voice contact with a search and rescue agency in addition to the...