On Sunday afternoon, a vessel caught fire in Elliot Bay, Washington. The Seattle Fire Department, the Washington State Ferry Vessel Chimacum, and several Good Samaritan vessels responded promptly to assist. The vessel’s sole occupant, unable to stay aboard due to the intense flames, abandoned ship and was rescued by a nearby Good Samaritan. After being […]
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Since late July, wake surfing boats have been causing disturbances in the Willamette River by creating turbulent waves in its no-wake zone. As a result of the illegal motorboat activity, three Dragon Boats have capsized, throwing dozens of paddlers overboard. Paddlers on capsized boats have lost phones, keys, and wallets in the water. Some of
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Clear skies and warm weather in Washington State makes for the perfect time to go boating. Great weather means that there will be more recreational boats in the water than usual, increasing the chances of a boating accident occurring. If you are a recreational boater, it is important to understand what to do in case
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On Thursday, May 2, 2024, a federal judge handed down a four-year sentence for the captain of the MV Conception, which burned and sank in 2019, resulting in the deaths of 34 people. Jerry Nehl Boylan faced up to 10 years in prison after being found guilty of one federal felony count of misconduct or
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Let’s navigate this regulation and empower you to explore Washington State’s waters safely and with confidence!
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Click here to learn how to keep yourself and your loved ones safe while on the water this summer.
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The Seattle Times reports that Ballard Oil, a company that has been serving the maritime community for four generations, closed its doors for good on January 30th, 2023. Since its founding in 1937, the company has supplied commercial fishing boats, tugs, and other vessels in the Lake Washington Ship Canal with fuel, lubricants, and parts.
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On February 12th , 2023, the United States Coast Guard rescued two people in a rowboat who found themselves unable to maneuver their vessel due to inclement weather affecting Hood Canal. After trying for several hours to gain control of the vessel in high winds and strong currents, the boaters’ plight was reported to the
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A good Samaritan rescued a man after his kayak overturned near Keene Island, approximately 14 nautical miles south of Petersburg, Alaska, Sunday. A good Samaritan on a vessel located the kayaker in the water and recovered him. The good Samaritan then transferred the man to a Coast Guard 45-foot Response Boat-Medium, who took the man
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The US Coast Guard suspended the search for a missing person near Whittier, Alaska, Saturday. Still missing is Victor Moreno, who was last seen wearing a green jacket, green pants, and brown boots. Cordova Police Department reported that Moreno was noticed missing from a recreational vessel at approximately 6 a.m. and it was presumed he
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