Category: Safety

SEATTLE (AP) – A Whidbey Island man must pay a $9,500 civil penalty for shining a high-powered blue laser at a Washington state ferry in... Read More

ASTORIA — The Coast Guard is teaming with Oregon and Washington state authorities to monitor the commercial crab fishing fleet across the Oregon and Washington... Read More

We know a lot of folks are headed back home after the holiday. We wish all of you safe travels. Read More

Source: Coast Guard: Cruise Ship Captain Dozed off Before Crash Read More

It might not sound like the most fun thing, but safety gear for the boater in your life makes for a great holiday gift. You... Read More

Folks, remember that cold water can kill you. It’s important to take precautions and dress accordingly. Stay safe and have fun. Read More

We’ve had our first bit of rain out here in Southern California, which means there’s lots of runoff hitting the beaches and ocean. Folks, please... Read More

The days continue to grow shorter, which means it’s darker sooner. That being the case, make sure you’ve got working lights on your vessel. Be... Read More

There’s been an uptick in boating-related drownings. We don’t like to hear such news, so folks, please wear your life vests when your out on... Read More

The US Coast Guard is collaborating with experts in academia to help investigate the expensive problem of hoax callers. Machine learning is playing a vital... Read More

Source: Coast Guard’s Last Lightkeeper Looks to 300-Year Milestone – ABC News Read More