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A Reminder from the SAR USCG

A Reminder from the SAR USCG

From a February 5, 2024 USCG RCC Alameda press release re SV Malulani’s safe arrival in Hawaii: “The Coast Guard is greatly appreciative of the expert consult advice on weather and routes provided by experienced trans-pacific sailors,” said Douglas Samp, a... Read More
Four Fishermen Missing Guyana

Four Fishermen Missing Guyana

4 missing after going out to sea in aid of another vessel November 25, 2023  – from INews Guyana Four men are now missing after they went in aid of another boat off the Atlantic Ocean that had encountered mechanical issues. The quartet left the shores on... Read More
SV Caballero Adrift From St. Lucia

SV Caballero Adrift From St. Lucia

SV Caballero Adrift from St. Lucia SV The Caballero Adrift from St. Lucia Boat Watch has received a report that SV The Caballero dragged anchor and is missing from St. Lucia anchorage after Tropical Storm Bret. SV is a 44 foot 2002 Bavaria, white hull with blue stripe... Read More
USCG Uses AMVER in Rescue 1400 miles at Sea

USCG Uses AMVER in Rescue 1400 miles at Sea

Awesome work by USCG 5th District using AMVER AMVER is the Coast Guard Automated Mutual-Assistance Vessel Rescue program which allows vessels to voluntarily provide position updates for the response to search and rescue around the world. Coast Guard coordinates rescue... Read More