The Coast Guard issued a press release around 3:30 this afternoon that the sailboat Madeline, which takes tourists on a 2 hour sail out of Bannisters Wharf in Newport, R.I, ran aground with 24 people onbourd. The press release continues that the "Coast Guard responded to reports that the 57-foot sailboat Madeleine, carrying 24 people, ran aground near the east passage in Narrangansett Bay, R.I., at about 1:30 p.m., today.
A 25-foot response boat from Coast Guard Station Castle Hill transferred a pregnant woman and her husband, who declined medical treatment, to shore, and the Newport, R.I., harbormaster transferred a woman who suffered head injuries to EMS waiting on shore.
The 87-foot Newport-based Coast Guard Cutter Tiger Shark was in the area for routine patrols and immediately diverted to assist.
The Madeleine floated free and was escorted by the Tiger Shark to Banister's Wharf fuel pier at Newport, where it safely moored. "This case is a great example of how several different units can work together to respond quickly and effectively," said Petty Officer 2nd Class Nicholas Sawka, a search and rescue coordinator at Coast Guard Sector Southeastern New England. " You can find out more about the Madeline here.
I don't know the cause of the accident, but coincidentally I was on the Madeleine just two weeks ago and took the afternoon sail along with my wife, daughter, son-in-law and grandson. We had a wonderful time and the crew seemed very competent.
Friday, July 27, 2007
Fishing Vessel Rianda Sinks in New Bedford Harbor- Fuel Spills
From the Coast Guard - a News Release:
BOSTON - Coast Guard investigators continue to oversee the cleanup of about 100 gallons of diesel fuel that spilled into the water after a New Bedford, Mass.,-based fishing vessel with no one aboard sank at a pier in New Bedford Harbor around midnight Thursday.
Coast Guard pollution investigators were immediately dispatched to the scene after the New Bedford police notified Coast Guard Sector Southeastern New England about 9:30 p.m., that the 87-foot fishing vessel Rianda was taking on water and listing 35 degrees.
Frank Corp., a private contracting company, placed containment boom in the harbor, placed absorbent boom on the vessel, and plugged the vessel's vents.
The New Bedford Fire Department and the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection also responded.
The Coast Guard has also released photos taken at the scene last night. To view the first one CLICK HERE To view the second photo CLICK HERE
The cause of the incident is under investigation
BOSTON - Coast Guard investigators continue to oversee the cleanup of about 100 gallons of diesel fuel that spilled into the water after a New Bedford, Mass.,-based fishing vessel with no one aboard sank at a pier in New Bedford Harbor around midnight Thursday.
Coast Guard pollution investigators were immediately dispatched to the scene after the New Bedford police notified Coast Guard Sector Southeastern New England about 9:30 p.m., that the 87-foot fishing vessel Rianda was taking on water and listing 35 degrees.
Frank Corp., a private contracting company, placed containment boom in the harbor, placed absorbent boom on the vessel, and plugged the vessel's vents.
The New Bedford Fire Department and the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection also responded.
The Coast Guard has also released photos taken at the scene last night. To view the first one CLICK HERE To view the second photo CLICK HERE
The cause of the incident is under investigation
Change of Command for Coast Guard Cutter Abbie Burgess
Fron the Coast Guard:
Release Date: July 25, 2007
Cutter Captain Bids Farewell
ROCKLAND, Maine - The Coast Guard Cutter Abbie Burgess will hold a change of command ceremony 11 a.m., Friday,(July 27, 2007) at the Coast Guard Pier here.
Chief Warrant Officer Thomas J. Svejcar will relieve Chief Warrant Officer Paul Dilger as commanding officer of the 175-foot buoy tender. Svejcar is reporting from Coast Guard Cutter Hickory, homeported in Homer, Ala. Svejcar has been stationed aboard 10 different cutters; the Abbie Burgess will be his second assignment as commanding officer.
Dilger is retiring after serving aboard 10 Coast Guard cutters during his 27 years of sea time and has been commanding officer of Abbie Burgess since July 2003. He has been honored with numerous awards throughout his career, including the meritorious service medal, four commandant letters of commendation and several meritorious and unit commendations.
A change of command ceremony is a formal ceremony conducted before the assembled personnel of the command, and it confirms to the men and women of the unit that total responsibility, authority and accountability is transferred from one individual to another.
"My definition of mission success: 27 year, 10 ships and bringing the crew and ship home safely, everytime," said Dilger reflecting on his Coast Guard career.
Release Date: July 25, 2007
Cutter Captain Bids Farewell
ROCKLAND, Maine - The Coast Guard Cutter Abbie Burgess will hold a change of command ceremony 11 a.m., Friday,(July 27, 2007) at the Coast Guard Pier here.
Chief Warrant Officer Thomas J. Svejcar will relieve Chief Warrant Officer Paul Dilger as commanding officer of the 175-foot buoy tender. Svejcar is reporting from Coast Guard Cutter Hickory, homeported in Homer, Ala. Svejcar has been stationed aboard 10 different cutters; the Abbie Burgess will be his second assignment as commanding officer.
Dilger is retiring after serving aboard 10 Coast Guard cutters during his 27 years of sea time and has been commanding officer of Abbie Burgess since July 2003. He has been honored with numerous awards throughout his career, including the meritorious service medal, four commandant letters of commendation and several meritorious and unit commendations.
A change of command ceremony is a formal ceremony conducted before the assembled personnel of the command, and it confirms to the men and women of the unit that total responsibility, authority and accountability is transferred from one individual to another.
"My definition of mission success: 27 year, 10 ships and bringing the crew and ship home safely, everytime," said Dilger reflecting on his Coast Guard career.
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Quincy Bay Race Week: Summer 2007
Quincy Bay Race Week will celebrate its' 70th Regatta this weekend, starting Thursday, July 26th thru Sunday 29th.
Turnabouts, Optimists, 420's and Widgens will sail Thursday at 10 am Thursday from Wessagusetts Yacht Club. These boats, skippered by youngsters 8 -16, form the 'Inside Line' and will have another day of racing on Friday, July 27th.
Saturday and Sunday will have the older sailers competing with their Thunderbirds, Hustlers, 210s and Rhodes 19. They will compete off the Quincy Yacht Club.
The races are sponsored by the Braintree, Metropolitan, Quincy, South Shore, Squantum, Town River, Wollaston and Wessagussett Yacht Clubs. Representatives of these 8 clubs meet thru ought the year to plan this event. Donations from the yacht clubs and an ad book are the major sources of funds for the expenses.
Each year, the QBRW elect a president and vice-president from the yacht clubs, on a rotating basis. This year's Prseident is Bob Ruddy from the Town River Yacht Club, This year's vice president is Dave Clinton from the Braintree Yacht Club. Traditionally, these positions have been filled by past commodores of the respective clubs.
On Sunday, July 29th, don't miss the Parade of Boats which will start at the Town River Yacht Club in Quincy and travel near the shore to the destination of the Squantum Yacht Club. A pair of binoculars will add to your viewing of the 'dressed' boats along Wollaston Beach in Quincy.
Turnabouts, Optimists, 420's and Widgens will sail Thursday at 10 am Thursday from Wessagusetts Yacht Club. These boats, skippered by youngsters 8 -16, form the 'Inside Line' and will have another day of racing on Friday, July 27th.
Saturday and Sunday will have the older sailers competing with their Thunderbirds, Hustlers, 210s and Rhodes 19. They will compete off the Quincy Yacht Club.
The races are sponsored by the Braintree, Metropolitan, Quincy, South Shore, Squantum, Town River, Wollaston and Wessagussett Yacht Clubs. Representatives of these 8 clubs meet thru ought the year to plan this event. Donations from the yacht clubs and an ad book are the major sources of funds for the expenses.
Each year, the QBRW elect a president and vice-president from the yacht clubs, on a rotating basis. This year's Prseident is Bob Ruddy from the Town River Yacht Club, This year's vice president is Dave Clinton from the Braintree Yacht Club. Traditionally, these positions have been filled by past commodores of the respective clubs.
On Sunday, July 29th, don't miss the Parade of Boats which will start at the Town River Yacht Club in Quincy and travel near the shore to the destination of the Squantum Yacht Club. A pair of binoculars will add to your viewing of the 'dressed' boats along Wollaston Beach in Quincy.
Saturday, July 21, 2007
Sailor Rescued After Falling Overboard Near Castle Island
In a Prees Release, issued late this evening, the Coast Guard reported on a rescue of a sailer near Castle Island, South Boston, MA:
" BOSTON - A Station Boston 25-foot response boat assisted a 54-year-old man who fell off his sailboat near Castle Island in Boston Harbor today, about 7:30 p.m.
A near-by sailboat rescued the man, who was then transferred to the Coast Guard boat, where the crew evaluated his condition. Suffering from some abrasions and bruises, the man was transferred to shore where a waiting ambulance took him to Brigham and Women's Hospital.
The Coast Guard coordinated to have the man's sail boat towed to a local marina.
"We appreciate it when private boaters help others in distress," said Lt. Pat Petrarca in the First District Command Center in Boston. "We are glad to see responsible boaters stay aware of their surroundings, and in this case, it might have made all the difference." "
" BOSTON - A Station Boston 25-foot response boat assisted a 54-year-old man who fell off his sailboat near Castle Island in Boston Harbor today, about 7:30 p.m.
A near-by sailboat rescued the man, who was then transferred to the Coast Guard boat, where the crew evaluated his condition. Suffering from some abrasions and bruises, the man was transferred to shore where a waiting ambulance took him to Brigham and Women's Hospital.
The Coast Guard coordinated to have the man's sail boat towed to a local marina.
"We appreciate it when private boaters help others in distress," said Lt. Pat Petrarca in the First District Command Center in Boston. "We are glad to see responsible boaters stay aware of their surroundings, and in this case, it might have made all the difference." "
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Fishing Boat Goes on Fire, Sinks, Near Newport R.I
In a press release, issued this morning, the Coast Guard reported on a fishing boat that caught on fire and four miles south of Newport, R.I. The Coast Guard and the Jamestown Fire Department responded to a burning fishing boat Lucy.
Chris Lutyens, the only person aboard the Lucy when it burst into flames, was taken aboard a 25-foot response boat from Station Castle Hill, transported to the Jamestown pier and transferred by awaiting Jamestown EMS to Newport Hospital for follow-up treatment.
The Coast Guard has provided 3 pictures, taken at the scene. The first is labeled Boat Ablaze ,the next is Fighting the Blaze , and the last is Boat Sinking.
The Jamestown Fire Department arrived on-scene around 7:30 a.m. and fought the fire until the vessel sank in about 100-feet of water.
Lutyens escaped in a life raft and called Coast Guard Station Castle Hill by cell-phone, reporting the Lucy, a Jamestown-based boat, on fire south of Lands End, R.I. around 6:20 a.m.
The crew of another fishing vessel, the Odyssey, observed the fire and took Lutyens aboard.
Coast Guard Station Castle Hill responded with a 25-foot-response-boat crew and a 41-foot-utility-boat crew, who arrived on-scene around 6:35 a.m.
"Since Mr. Lutyens had a life raft aboard and the knowledge of how to use it, he was able to safely evacuate the vessel and call for help. We strongly urge all boaters to ensure they have operable emergency equipment when planning to be at sea," said Petty Officer Jason Ronin of Station Castle Hill.
A link to a MAPTECH chart of the area is HERE
Chris Lutyens, the only person aboard the Lucy when it burst into flames, was taken aboard a 25-foot response boat from Station Castle Hill, transported to the Jamestown pier and transferred by awaiting Jamestown EMS to Newport Hospital for follow-up treatment.
The Coast Guard has provided 3 pictures, taken at the scene. The first is labeled Boat Ablaze ,the next is Fighting the Blaze , and the last is Boat Sinking.
The Jamestown Fire Department arrived on-scene around 7:30 a.m. and fought the fire until the vessel sank in about 100-feet of water.
Lutyens escaped in a life raft and called Coast Guard Station Castle Hill by cell-phone, reporting the Lucy, a Jamestown-based boat, on fire south of Lands End, R.I. around 6:20 a.m.
The crew of another fishing vessel, the Odyssey, observed the fire and took Lutyens aboard.
Coast Guard Station Castle Hill responded with a 25-foot-response-boat crew and a 41-foot-utility-boat crew, who arrived on-scene around 6:35 a.m.
"Since Mr. Lutyens had a life raft aboard and the knowledge of how to use it, he was able to safely evacuate the vessel and call for help. We strongly urge all boaters to ensure they have operable emergency equipment when planning to be at sea," said Petty Officer Jason Ronin of Station Castle Hill.
A link to a MAPTECH chart of the area is HERE
Tuesday, July 03, 2007
Boat Sober - Boat Safe
The Coast Guard made the following press release, today:
"INTOXICATED BOATER ARRESTED
BOSTON- The Coast Guard assisted in the arrest of an intoxicated boater Monday night near Jerusalem, R.I.
Coast Guard Sector Southeastern New England received a 911 call around 10 p.m., citing multiple reports of a vessel aground on the West Gap Jetty.
Coast Guard Station Point Judith station responded with a 27-foot response boat, arriving on-scene around 10:25 p.m., to find a 20-foot power boat on the rocks of the jetty with two people aboard.
Both were removed from the vessel and escorted back to shore where local paramedics and police were standing by.
The passenger was transported to South County Hospital with minor injuries. The vessel operator failed a field sobriety test given by the Department of Environmental Management. The operator was arrested by DEM and transferred to South Kingston Police Department.
"As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, we urge all boaters to remain sober while out on the water," said Petty Officer Third Class Matthew Oliveira, who assisted with the case. "Boating under the influence is illegal and dangerous." "
"INTOXICATED BOATER ARRESTED
BOSTON- The Coast Guard assisted in the arrest of an intoxicated boater Monday night near Jerusalem, R.I.
Coast Guard Sector Southeastern New England received a 911 call around 10 p.m., citing multiple reports of a vessel aground on the West Gap Jetty.
Coast Guard Station Point Judith station responded with a 27-foot response boat, arriving on-scene around 10:25 p.m., to find a 20-foot power boat on the rocks of the jetty with two people aboard.
Both were removed from the vessel and escorted back to shore where local paramedics and police were standing by.
The passenger was transported to South County Hospital with minor injuries. The vessel operator failed a field sobriety test given by the Department of Environmental Management. The operator was arrested by DEM and transferred to South Kingston Police Department.
"As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, we urge all boaters to remain sober while out on the water," said Petty Officer Third Class Matthew Oliveira, who assisted with the case. "Boating under the influence is illegal and dangerous." "
Monday, July 02, 2007
Boston Ship Traffic Lanes Shifted to Reduce Risk of Collisiions with Whales
Effective July 1st, the ship traffic lanes that approach Boston Harbor have been shifted. The intent is to reduce the risk of collision between ships and whales. The lanes have been rotated slightly to the northeast and narrowed to avoid waters where there are high concentrations of whales. This action is a result of a joint effort and co-operaon of NOAA and the Coast Guard.
Congressman Stephen F. Lynch, who represents the Port of Boston, said, "It is an extraordinary challenge to balance the commercial needs of the Port of Boston with the importance of protecting marine life and the environment, and the Coast Guard and NOAA are doing a remarkable job. It is critical that we maintain a viable working port, while also preserving the natural habitats and sea lanes used by whales--notably, the Northern right whale. We will continue to monitor the situation going forward to ensure that our policies move us closer to both of those goals."
For a full copy of the joint press release click HERE . Accordining to the Local Notice to Mariners, charts showing the changes should be available from Ocean Grafix and NOS raster charts from NOAA
Congressman Stephen F. Lynch, who represents the Port of Boston, said, "It is an extraordinary challenge to balance the commercial needs of the Port of Boston with the importance of protecting marine life and the environment, and the Coast Guard and NOAA are doing a remarkable job. It is critical that we maintain a viable working port, while also preserving the natural habitats and sea lanes used by whales--notably, the Northern right whale. We will continue to monitor the situation going forward to ensure that our policies move us closer to both of those goals."
For a full copy of the joint press release click HERE . Accordining to the Local Notice to Mariners, charts showing the changes should be available from Ocean Grafix and NOS raster charts from NOAA
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