Oregon

‘Spring aboard’ and learn boating safety

It may still feel like winter, but spring is right around the corner. The Oregon State Marine Board encourages boaters and their passengers to take a boating education course before the boating season gets underway. Source: ‘Spring aboard’ and learn boating safety – KTVZ

Coast Guard responds to nearly 30 accidents

The Coast Guard has responded to an average of nearly one marine accident per day since the start of the commercial Dungeness crab season.Since the season started Jan. 15, the agency has responded to 28 accidents, according to a press release. The accidents typically have involved issues like loss o Source: Coast Guard responds to … Read more

Coast Guard fine passenger $5,000 for dive

PORTLAND — Coast Guard officials issued a $5,000 fine to a passenger who swan dived into the Willamette River from a tour boat in August. The U.S. Coast Guard said intentionally jumping into the water from a passenger vessel is considered interfering with the safe operation of the vessel and is in violation of federal … Read more

Coast Guard rescues two fishermen off Cape Blanco

NORTH BEND — The Coast Guard rescued two fishermen after their vessel was engulfed in flames 20 miles west of the Cape Blanco light near Coos Bay on Saturday. Source: Coast Guard rescues two fishermen off Cape Blanco | Bandon News | theworldlink.com