Tag: USCG
The Enduring Importance of Pyrotechnic Signals in the Marine Industry
In an era of advancing technology and innovation, the marine industry continues to prioritise safety as its cornerstone. Among the array of life-saving devices, pyrotechnic…
Flares lead to rescue of woman and child in hurricane’s path
A woman and child have been rescued by the US Navy and Coast Guards after their boat was in the path of a hurricane off…
USCG says boaters should keep flares on board
Boaters should be aware of marine distress signals and have them on board, advises a US Coast Guard. Operations Petty Officer and 1st Lieutenant Brian Rodrigues…
Mariner missing for two weeks rescued after sending up flare
A mariner missing for two weeks in the North West Pacific has been found by a commercial fishing crew after sending up a flare. The…
Fishermen in life raft signal to US Coast guards with flare
Two fishermen, whose boat sank off Savannah, Georgia, have been saved after signalling to coast guard rescuers with a flare. One day in September, Coast…
Smoke flare aids Florida fishermen rescue
A smoke flare has been used in the rescue of three people in the water of the Key Biscayne coast, Florida, USA. The fishermen were…
USCG advises boaters to carry flares
Boaters have been advised by US Coast Guards to carry flares as part of their marine safety equipment A team spokesperson emphasised the importance of…
Flares enable rapid rescue of capsized boaters
Three men used flares to ensure a rapid rescue by Coast Guard crew after their boat capsized in South Carolina, USA. A Coast Guard Sector…
Flare used in Alaska rescue of man and dogs
A man and two dogs have been rescued off Freshwater Bay, Alaska, USA, after a flare was used to alert a rescue helicopter crew. US…
Rescue after helicopter crew spot flare
Two people in a boat that ran aground have been rescued near New Orleans, USA, after using a flare to signal to a helicopter rescue…
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