Tag: USCG
The Enduring Importance of Pyrotechnic Signals in the Marine Industry
In an era of advancing technology and innovation, the marine industry continues to prioritise safety as its cornerstone. Among the array of life-saving devices, pyrotechnic…
Flares lead to rescue of woman and child in hurricane’s path
A woman and child have been rescued by the US Navy and Coast Guards after their boat was in the path of a hurricane off…
USCG says boaters should keep flares on board
Boaters should be aware of marine distress signals and have them on board, advises a US Coast Guard. Operations Petty Officer and 1st Lieutenant Brian Rodrigues…
USCG advises boaters to wear lifejackets and carry flares
Following the rescue of some crew members from a capsized rig off Louisiana, a US Coast Guard has advised all boaters to wear lifejackets and…
Flares lead to ‘professional rescue’ in the Dominican Republic
A private yacht crew saw flares and carried out a ‘professional rescue’ of a crew from a capsized cargo vessel in the Dominican Republic. Cargo…
Flares save fishing boat crew in Florida
A boater alerted Coast Guards at Key West, Florida, after seeing two distress flares fired by a nearby fishing boat. The boater stayed in radar…
Flare brings help to missing mariners
Two missing mariners were rescued after a flare brought help when their boat became disabled off the Florida, USA coast. Overdue boaters Brett Stump, 30,…
Flares used to locate boat in hazardous conditions
A fisherman was asked to fire flares after his boat ran aground off Newport, USA, in hazardous conditions and started taking on water. Coast Guard…
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