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Coast Guard responds to grounded fishing vessel near Whidbey Island

Last Updated on Tuesday, 04 June 2013 06:48 Tuesday, 04 June 2013 06:42

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The fishing vessel Neakahnie, a 97-foot U.S.-flagged commercial fishing vessel, sits aground near Bush Point on Whidbey Island, Wash., June 4, 2013. Coast Guard photo

Coast Guard crews and members of the Washington Department of Ecology are responding to a fishing vessel run aground on the west side of Whidbey Island early Tuesday.

Coast Guard reminds Northwest boaters to take proper precautions as air temps rise

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Last Updated on Saturday, 25 May 2013 10:12 Friday, 03 May 2013 15:22

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SEATTLE ─ With recreational boaters preparing their boats to take to the waters of the Pacific Northwest, the 13th Coast Guard District reminds boaters and paddle sport enthusiasts to take the proper precautions.

Coast Guard rescues two men and dog in Penn Cove

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Last Updated on Thursday, 07 March 2013 15:30 Tuesday, 26 February 2013 06:58

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PRESS RELEASE: The Coast Guard rescued two men and a dog from a recreational vessel adrift in Penn Cove Monday, Feb. 25. VIDEO

Coast Guard rescues man after sailboat catches fire near Spieden Island

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Wednesday, 25 July 2012 06:10

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A man was hoisted aboard a U.S. Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin helicopter from shallow water near his grounded burning sailboat Tuesday, July 24. The man did not sustain serious injuries. The vessel burned to the water line.

Coast Guard issues safety zone to ensure safety of transit, observers, environment

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Last Updated on Saturday, 30 June 2012 11:11 Monday, 25 June 2012 04:39

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SEATTLE — During their transit through the Puget Sound and Straits of Juan De Fuca, the Arctic drilling, support and towing vessels and assist tugs will be operating with limited ability to maneuver.

New CG emergency towing system can be deployed from helicopter

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Last Updated on Saturday, 23 June 2012 10:34 Friday, 15 June 2012 06:00

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210-kit ASTORIA, Ore. — Thirteenth Coast Guard District's new Emergency Towing System, a pre-staged package of equipment that would be delivered to a disabled vessel requiring assistance, was tested by the Coast Guard and members of the commercial fishing and tugboat industry Wednesday, June 13.

The ETS program came into existence following the near grounding of the motor vessel Salica Frigo on March 9, 2007 in Unalaska Bay, Alaska, but Wednesday's exercise marked the beginning of its use in the waters of Washington and Oregon.

Coast Guard assists two boaters taking on water near Vendovi Island

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Last Updated on Saturday, 20 April 2013 08:26 Saturday, 20 April 2013 00:00

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SEATTLE — The Coast Guard came to the aid of two people as their 38-foot vessel began taking on water south of Lummi Island Friday, April 19.

Coast Guard medevacs injured woman in San Juan Islands on Labor Day

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Tuesday, 04 September 2012 00:00

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The Coast Guard medevaced an injured woman from a recreational vessel in the northern San Juan Islands Monday. Coast Guard Sector Puget Sound, located in Seattle, received a request for assistance from the vessel Siesta at approximately 1:30 p.m., stating a 60-year-old woman on board had fallen and hit her head, suffering a severe gash to her forehead.

Boaters must consider the effects of prescription medication before leaving dock

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Thursday, 19 July 2012 04:26

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WASHINGTON- Prescription medications can bring on unwanted side effects to boaters on the water far from emergency personnel. "The marine environment exposes people to heat or cold, motion, wind, noise and other factors that can cause fatigue in anyone," says Richard C. Lavy, M.D.

A dog story to end the week

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Last Updated on Saturday, 23 June 2012 10:32 Friday, 15 June 2012 11:37

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The Coast Guard rescues a man with his dog, June 14, 2012, after the two became stranded on a small island in the Coos River, Ore., approximately 3 miles east of the North Bend Bridge, the day before. An MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from Air Station North Bend hoisted the man and his dog to safety. U.S. Coast Guard video by Air Station North Bend.

Due to shallow water, Coast Guard Station Coos Bay was unable to reach the man who stated he was hypoglycemic, out of food, feeling weak and unable to refloat his 16-foot pleasure craft at high tide.

Start your boating summer safely with a free Vessel Safety Check from the U.S.C.G Auxiliary

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Last Updated on Saturday, 30 June 2012 11:11 Wednesday, 13 June 2012 03:09

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WASHINGTON - With Memorial Day now behind us, the summer boating season is “officially” under way. Now is the time to get a Vessel Safety Check (VSC).

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Coast Guard responds to grounded fishing vessel near Whidbey Island

Coast Guard reminds Northwest boaters to take proper precautions as air temps rise

Coast Guard rescues two men and dog in Penn Cove

Coast Guard rescues man after sailboat catches fire near Spieden Island

Coast Guard issues safety zone to ensure safety of transit, observers, environment

New CG emergency towing system can be deployed from helicopter

Coast Guard assists two boaters taking on water near Vendovi Island

Coast Guard medevacs injured woman in San Juan Islands on Labor Day

Boaters must consider the effects of prescription medication before leaving dock

A dog story to end the week

Start your boating summer safely with a free Vessel Safety Check from the U.S.C.G Auxiliary

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