The Coast Guard and good Samaritans medevaced four people after their 20-foot pleasure craft reportedly allided with a platform near Deep Point Marina in Southport, N.C., Saturday. The operator of the vessel contacted Coast Guard Sector North Carolina watchstanders via VHF-FM channel 16 at approximately 9 p.m., reporting that they…
A helicopter crew from U.S. Coast Guard Sector San Diego medically evacuated a burn victim from aboard a container ship 30 miles west of San Diego Saturday afternoon. The aircrew hoisted the 55-year-old man to the helicopter and transported him to Sector San Diego, where he was turned over to…
The Coast Guard is investigating the sinking of the fishing vessel Evening Star northwest of Sitka Thursday. Coast Guard Sector Juneau received report at 7:44 a.m. that the 50-foot Evening Star sank in Slocum Arm 40 miles northwest of Sitka in 300 feet of water with about 1,000 gallons of…
The Coast Guard responded Monday to a vessel that ran aground near the entrance to the Skipanon River in Warrenton, Oregon. Coast Guard Sector Columbia River received a report at approximately 11:30 p.m., Sunday, stating the 45-foot fishing vessel Michelle D had allided with pilings on the east side of…
An Edmonds-based fishing boat sank Thursday night off the coast of southeastern Alaska, and all four crew members were rescued, the U.S. Coast Guard reported. Officials said the 84-foot Mary Kay sank in about 600 feet of water, with a potential fuel load of 2,500 gallons of diesel aboard. It…
The Coast Guard assisted two crew members after respond to a 48-foot fishing vessel that allided with the north side of the north jetty at the entrance to Yaquina Bay, near Newport, Ore., on Sunday, July 22, 2012. Coast Guard Group North Bend, located in North Bend, Ore., received a report at approximately 10:50…
A former Washington state passenger-only ferry capsized July 18 in high winds between Tanzania and Zanzibar, a popular tourist destination. Stormy conditions hampered rescue efforts Thursday, as officials said the death toll had risen to at least 31. The Red Cross said at least 146 people had already been rescued.…
About Seabourn Cruise Line. Seabourn Cruise Line is a luxury cruise line headquartered in Seattle, Washington. It operates a fleet of six cruise ships, including the SEABOURN PRIDE, SEABOURN SPIRIT, SEABOURN LEGEND, SEABOURN ODYSSEY, SEABOURN SOJOURN, and SEABOURN QUEST. The vessels travel all around the world in ports in Europe,…
About Windstar Cruises. Windstar Cruises began operations in 1984 and is notable in the cruise industry for its computer-controlled luxury sailing ships. The company operates the cruise ships WINDSTAR, WIND SPIRIT, and WINDSURF. These vessels explore the hidden harbors and secluded coves of some of the world’s most sought-after destinations.…
The Coast Guard received a call at about 7:30 p.m. yesterday from a woman stating that a 23-foot pleasure craft had run aground at Green Hill Beach, R.I. with no one on board. The Coast Guard initiated a search and found the 51-year-old man approximately where he went overboard. The…