Jun 9, 2023 | Current Watches, Top Articles
Broadcast Version For Maritime Mobile Service Network and Other Networks BOLO NE of Marquesas, French Polynesia: Vessel: “SMILES ROWBOAT”, MMSI 338399051, U.S. flag Aaron Carotta on “Smiles”, a 22 foot ocean rowing vessel, has lost all power... Read More
Jun 9, 2023 | Current Watches, Top Articles
Broadcast Version For Maritime Mobile Service Network and Other Networks The SAR Division of Korea Coast Guard requests assistance in locating SV Genesis, missing on passage near Malaysia and the Indonesia Sea with a destination of Malaysia Langkawi Port. SV is a... Read More
May 23, 2023 | Resolved, Safety at Sea, Stories, Top Articles
Key Communications in An Offshore Rescue by Ann Hoffner Contributing Editor Ocean Navigator Magazine May/June 2023 SHORT TACKS On March 13, on a South Pacific crossing midway between Galapagos and the Marquesas, s/v Raindancer with four people on board sank after... Read More
Apr 6, 2023 | Top Articles, Unresolved
Anyone with information on the sailing vessel ISHI should contact the JRCC Honolulu at JRCCHonolulu@uscg.mil or 808 535-3333. Broadcast Version For Maritime Mobile Service Network and Other Networks A Bolo for SV Ishi, 55 feet, white hull with possibly two adults and... Read More
Feb 27, 2023 | Resolved, Stories, Top Articles
Photo Courtesy of EMO News The Famed “Ketchup Guy:” A New Life for Elvis Francois BY CARIBBEAN COMPASS March 19, 2023 in BREAKING NEWS, ON SHORE by Elaine Lembo Thanks to Heinz, we’ve heard plenty about the Ketchup Boat Guy. Back home on Dominica, especially in his... Read More
Aug 2, 2022 | Safety at Sea, Top Articles
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... Read More
Feb 24, 2022 | Resolved, Safety at Sea, Stories, Top Articles
UPDATED: February 24, 2022 Don Cavers, the captain of SV Starlight tells his gripping story of shipwreck, survival at sea in a life raft and eventual rescue. The reporter, Jenifer Norwell of CBC News posted his story on February 23, 2022. She does a great job of... Read More
Jan 15, 2022 | Safety at Sea, Top Articles
What is the most visible color on water? Mustang Survival On-Water Visibility Study This video was recently hilighted by Paul Bernard’s Facebook Group,U.S. Coast Guard Heartland Safe Boating. Several of the USCG Safety experts made some very important comments... Read More
Jul 5, 2021 | News, Top Articles
The humble yet capable marine VHF Voyagers may not be aware of all the capabilities of modern VHF radios June 25, 2020 Ocean Navigator STORY AND PHOTOS BY WAYNE CANNING Although marine VHF radio has been around for a while, it has not only remained useful but is also... Read More
Jun 22, 2021 | Safety at Sea, Top Articles
FCC Station License/MMSI# Requirement by National Marine Electronics Association 846 Ritchie Highway, L4, Severna Park, MD USA 21146410-975-9425 info@nmea.org This notification only applies to US registered or documented vessels. If your vessel is NOT US registered or... Read More
