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maritime-news1 year ago

Missing Sailor Found Safe in Hawaii After Journey from California

The U.S. Coast Guard announced that Noel Rubio, a 60-year-old sailor, and his sailboat, Malulani, arrived safely in Hawaii after being reported missing. Rubio had last made contact on Dec. 28 while en route to Hawaii from Long Beach, California, and had missed his arrival date of Jan. 18. The USCG had sought the maritime community's help in locating him and the sailboat, but did not share details on why communication was lost or why the arrival time was delayed. The USCG emphasized the importance of multiple communication layers for mariners conducting open ocean passages.

via Honolulu Star-Advertiser|
#communication#hawaii#maritime-news
rescue2 years ago

Dramatic Rescue: Trio Saved from Boat 90 Miles Off Florida Coast

The Coast Guard rescued a man, woman, and their dog from a disabled sailboat 90 miles off the coast of Florida. The boat had suffered water damage, which disabled its electronics and triggered an automated distress call. Despite being unable to communicate with the boat, the Coast Guard located it using the distress alert's last known position. A helicopter was dispatched, and the crew successfully airlifted the couple and their dog to safety. They were declared to be in good health, and arrangements are being made to salvage the sailboat.

via Fox Weather |
#coast-guard#distress-call#gulf-of-mexico
rescue2 years ago

"Coast Guard rescues stranded man on remote Bahamas island after flare signal"

A man was rescued by the US Coast Guard after being stranded for three days on an isolated Bahamas island when his sailboat became disabled. The Coast Guard spotted him after he fired flares from his vessel near Cay Sal, an uninhabited island. The man was provided with supplies and later retrieved in good health. The incident highlights the importance of having proper safety equipment on board.

via Yahoo! Voices|
#bahamas#coast-guard#flares
rescue2 years ago

"Coast Guard's Heroic Rescue: Stranded Man Saved from Uninhabited Bahamas Island"

The Coast Guard rescued a 64-year-old Bahamian national who was stranded on an uninhabited island in the Bahamas for three days after his sailboat broke down. The man was located by the crew of Coast Guard Cutter Paul Clark, who dropped supplies to him before picking him up and taking him to safety. The successful rescue highlights the importance of having proper safety equipment on board vessels.

via New York Post |
#bahamas#coast-guard#maritime
missing-person2 years ago

"Wife's Statement: Boat Found, Sailor Still Missing"

The wife of Donald Lawson, a sailor reported missing off the coast of Mexico, released a statement acknowledging unconfirmed reports that his sailboat may have been spotted by the Mexican Navy. She expressed hope for his safe return and urged anyone with information to contact the Mexican Navy and U.S. Coast Guard. Lawson encountered equipment problems during his journey and last communicated on July 13, approximately 300 nautical miles from Acapulco.

via WBAL TV Baltimore|
#coast-guard#mexico#missing-person
missing-person2 years ago

Baltimore Sailor Missing at Sea: Mexican Navy Launches Search

The Mexican Navy has located the capsized sailboat of missing Baltimore sailor Donald Lawson off the coast of Acapulco. Due to bad weather, rescue crews have been unable to approach the vessel. Lawson, a professional sailor and founder of the Dark Seas Project, had been experiencing difficulties with his sailboat's rigging and had lost power during a storm. The search and rescue effort has been hindered by hurricane season on Mexico's Pacific Coast.

via CBS News|
#acapulco#mexican-navy#missing-baltimore-man
odd-news2 years ago

Tourists Rescued After GPS Leads Them Into Hawaiian Harbor

Two tourists in Hawaii drove their Chrysler Town & Country straight into Honokohau Harbor while following GPS directions to find a Manta Ray Snorkel tour company. The crew of a nearby sailboat, Nanea, rescued the passengers before the van sank. The passengers escaped unharmed, and the crew attempted to save the sinking vehicle but were unsuccessful. The incident was captured on video and went viral on social media.

via Daily Mail|
#gps#hawaii#odd-news
missing-persons2 years ago

Search for Missing American Sailors Continues off Mexico Coast.

The Mexican Navy and the US Coast Guard are searching for two Girdwood residents, Frank and Kerry O’Brien, and their friend William Gross, who went missing while sailing their 44-foot La Fitte vessel from Mazatlán to San Diego. The group was supposed to stop in Cabo San Lucas on April 6 to refuel but never arrived. Urgent marine information broadcasts have been issued, but there has been no sign of them or the vessel yet. The O’Briens and Gross have 90 years of sailing experience between them, and the O’Briens both have their captain licenses.

via Alaska's News Source|
#coast-guard#girdwood#mexico