Tag: vessel collision

Good Samaritans Save the Day

When a California charter boat began taking on water after hitting a rock, 14 passengers and crew members were told to abandon ship. Thanks to a nearby vessel, the Sea Biscuit, everyone on board was rescued and, later, taken ashore to safety by Coast Guard rescue crews. This story is a good reminder to always…

Written by Nicholas J. Neidzwski on June 29, 2023

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USCG Cites Commercial Fishing Vessel For Nearly Causing Collision on Columbia River Bar

The U.S. Coast Guard cited a notice of violation to a 48-foot commercial fishing vessel last week after nearly causing a collision with 600-foot ro/ro Grand Race. On the day of the near-miss, the crab-fishing vessel was near the Columbia River Bar on the West Coast, a notoriously difficult crossing with recurrent merchant vessel traffic. Meanwhile,…

Written by Doug Williams on December 9, 2021

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