The Coast Guard frequently credits the devices for speeding rescues. In July, it rescued a yacht in distress about 200 miles from Palau after responding to a beacon signal, Muir said. In September, ...

Lifeboats located across the RNLI’s 10 lifeboat stations in counties Antrim, Down and Fermanagh launched 206 times in 2024 ...

WOMEN trapped on rocks and a dog walker in difficulty were among the incidents attended by Wirral Coastguard this weekend. Wirral Coastguard Rescue Team has been detailing three of the reports it ...

Crew members from The U.S. Coast Guard cutter Bluebell, commissioned in 1944, help improve safety along rivers in Portland ...

The volunteer crew of Clifden RNLI launched both lifeboats today to assist in a rescue operation in Killary Bay. The crew ...

Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station is to be commended for celebrating the 150th anniversary of the first seven Outer Banks ...

KODIAK, Alaska — The Coast Guard commissioned its newest cutter, Coast Guard Cutter John Witherspoon (WPC 1158) for official ...

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The wind was south-easterly, Force 4 gusting Force 6. Visibility was very good. As the lifeboat was launching, volunteers ...

The Lough Derg RNLI lifeboat was launched this afternoon to assist a lone skipper on a 40ft vessel that had fouled its propellers in rough weather and was left adrift. Following an alert from a person ...

Boat users advised 'to ensure all lines are carefully stowed and if you find yourself in difficulty dial 999 or 112 and ask ...