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Shipwrecked crew thank Sailors’ Society
A crew that was shipwrecked by a cyclone in the Indian Ocean has thanked Sailors’ Society for caring for them. Its Crisis Response Network (CRN)…
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White para flare used in search for swimmer
A white parachute flare has been used to search for a swimmer reported missing near Littlehampton, on the UK south coast. HM Coastguard asked Littlehampton…
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Disabled yacht found off Florida thanks to flare
Two people on a disabled yacht, Critical Window, used a flare to help aircrew locate them off the Florida coast. The crew of the sailboat…
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Smoke flare used in paddleboarders rescue
Rescuers used a smoke flare to help locate and save paddleboarders swept out to sea in Australia. Strong winds sent two teenagers on stand-up boards…
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Sailors’ Society launches urgent welfare grant fund for seafarers
International maritime charity Sailors’ Society has set up a new fund to provide welfare grants for seafarers in urgent need. Demand for grant aid soared…
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A film, book, and new adventure for Lia
Adventurer Lia Ditton, who is sponsored by Wescom, is planning a new solo world record rowing bid – as well as launching a new film…
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Coastwatch volunteers look out for UK maritime emergencies
A national volunteer organisation keeps watch around the UK coastline, looking out for flare alerts, boaters in trouble and maritime emergencies. The National Coastwatch Institution…
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Overdue mariners rescued thanks to flares
Five overdue mariners on a leisure boat in Florida have been rescued after their distress flares were seen by a US Coast Guard aircrew. The…
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Torbay yacht skipper rescued in storm after flares seen
The skipper of a Torbay yacht that ran into problems during Storm Arwen has been rescued after using flares. The red flares were seen off…
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Flares help save two lives in tragic boat collision
Two people have been saved after flares helped alert rescuers to a boat collision on Lake Erie in which one person tragically died and one…
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