Coast Guard Warns Mariners about Impending Ocean Storm

BOSTON - Numerous Coast Guard units throughout New England are pre-staging their crews and equipment today in anticipation of an off-shore storm that is expected to generate 20-foot seas and 40-knot winds Saturday.

In an effort to inform mariners of the approaching storm, Coast Guard shore units are issuing safety broadcast via VHF/FM radio. Additionally, HU-25 Falcon jets from Air Station Cape Cod are flying providing storm information to off-shore mariners.

Coastal and off-shore Coast Guard cutters have also augmented their status to an increased readiness.

Mariners are encouraged to closely monitor channel 16 VHF/FM for updated storm information. For more marine weather information please visit this link from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Coast Guard Cutter Braves High Seas and Low Temps to Rescue Lobster Boat

The Coast Guard Cutter Seneca, out of Boston, braved freezing temperatures, 12 foot seas, and 30 knot winds to go to the aid of the fishing vessel Direction. From a scene, approximately 50 miles east of Provncetown, the 77 foot vessel Direction, home ported in Westport, MA, is being towed to safety.

The Direction, with 5 persons onboard, became disabled after the prop became fouled.