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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71860642011-12-14T22:06:53.684-05:00Boating News For Boaters - Captains License NewsBoaters now you can get all the latest news for boaters. Boating news in now instantly available for the average boater. Tampa Bay Captains, now you can get all the updates that have to do with the marine life, boating and rules of the road right here. Would you like to publish articles here? <a href="mailto:boaterssupport@boatersinternet.com">Email Capt. Aquatic</a> Just say add me. Brought To You By: boatersinternet.comCapt. Hornblowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14124215687712248576noreply@blogger.comBlogger691100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186064.post-1142097228482246952006-03-11T12:12:00.000-05:002006-10-10T02:57:39.030-04:00New Fish Lenght Measurements In Florida

The Commission approved the Total Length max measurement method. This new method will take effect July 1, 2006For more info see http://myfwc.com/marine/Fishing_Measurement.htm

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New to the Captain's Blog?Now, we invite your comments on all new postings including laws and regulations.Feel free to become a member of the blog for free or just visit as a guest and post your comments. Our updated blog will now not only INCLUDE NEW LAWS AND REGULATIONS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT , BUT IT WILL ALSO INCLUDE BOATING NEWS ARTICLES, GREAT STORIES, DIVING NEWS AND MUCH MORE.Remember for

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The USCG has recently added a rule that requires that all new captains show up in PERSON in Miami to do fingerprinting. However, many schools have gotten closer locations approved so that students do not have to show up in person. For more information contact your school. Capt. Hornblower

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A link to PDF file concerning approved devicesLink To Approved Salive and Alchol Devices

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[Federal Register: December 22, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 245)][Rules and Regulations] [Page 75954-75961]From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov][DOCID:fr22de05-11] =======================================================================-----------------------------------------------------------------------DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND

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Research scientist Cynthia Heil checks red tide samples at the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute in St. Petersburg.Heil said while some cells are still present, concentrations are very low."As the concentrations decrease there's less of a chance of respiratory effects that you get when you breathe those toxins in the aerosols and sprays at the beach," Heil said,Heil added the institute hasn't

Capt. Hornblowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14124215687712248576noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186064.post-1131459815510356422005-11-08T09:22:00.001-05:002005-11-08T09:23:35.510-05:00CG Responds to Major Oil Spill In The Neches River

PORT ARTHUR, Texas – The Coast Guard, along with other state and local agencies, is responding to an estimated 30,000-gallon fuel oil spill in the Neches River. The spill occurred at approximately 12:20 a.m. today when a barge struck and pierced the starboard fuel tank of the tanker Torm Mary. The Torm Mary was at the Sun Anchorage for a routine refueling operation. The Coast Guard has closed a

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SAN JUAN, P.R. - A 16-foot fishing vessel in distress was located today with one passenger on board 40 nautical miles north of Punta Borinquen, P.R. by the crew of a U.S. Coast Guard HU-25 Falcon Jet.The search for this vessel began at 6:26 p.m. after an active-duty Coast Guardsman reported to the Sector San Juan Junior Response Sub Center that he sighted seven red flares northwest of Punta

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.- Coast Guard Station St. Petersburg responded to a call received from 911 at about 3 p.m. reporting that a vessel was taking on water about two and a half miles south of Point Pinellas in St. Petersburg.Gerald Eckert, 53, of Brandon, Fla., and Maria Elson called 911 when their 29-foot Sea Ray Sundancer began taking on water. Coast Guard Station St. Petersburg immediately

Capt. Hornblowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14124215687712248576noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186064.post-1131459654111590032005-11-08T09:19:00.000-05:002005-11-08T09:20:54.113-05:00CG Begins using New Mariner Certifications Forms

WASHINGTON – The Coast Guard began issuing a newly revised U.S. STCW Endorsement, Form CG-5611 (Rev. 01-05), yesterday to qualified licensed and unlicensed merchant mariners. Over 59,000 U.S. merchant mariners hold a valid STCW endorsement. Mariners’ existing endorsements will be replaced at the time of their scheduled expiration or when their qualifications are upgraded. The new document

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Press Release Date: Oct. 17, 2005WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Coast Guard restored full maritime radio communications in the Venice and Port Sulphur areas of Louisiana in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina by using a Disaster Recovery System portable antenna tower, enabling search and rescue operations to continue in the devastated region. "The tower was designed as a critical component of the

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The purpose of this safety alert is to remind the commercial fishing industry of the requirements and importance of lifesaving equipment for commercial fishing industry vessels. Recently an uninspected 69-foot commercial fishing vessel, with three people on board, caught on fire and sank at approximately 40 miles offshore in the Gulf of Mexico. The vessel's crew tried to fight the fire with

Capt. Hornblowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14124215687712248576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186064.post-1129383327873919752005-10-15T09:34:00.001-04:002005-10-15T09:35:27.873-04:00Hatches

Commercial fishing vessel operators cross rigging their vessels for fisheries that require a "wet" (flooded) fish holds are advised to carefully inspect hatches which may be located in the fish hold to ensure that they are designed for use in under water applications, and if installed, to ensure that they are in good condition. U.S. Coast Guard personnel have recently observed a number of

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On August 23rd, 1995 a crewman on a fishing vessel operating from Portland, Maine was seriously injured when his right arm was partially severed during haul back of the trawl net. The accident occurred when the crewman's arm was caught between the gallows frame and a stiffening flange on the net reel while the net reel was being backed off. The resulting injury shattered the bone just above the

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The Coast Guard publication, "Manual for Lifeboatmen, Able Seamen, and Qualified Members of Engine Department” (CG-175) gave the following instructions for hoisting lifeboats under gravity davits:On boats handled with gravity davits, the boat is hoisted to a position where the tricing lines can be made fast. It is next lowered to the embarkation deck where men in boat can get out, It is then hove

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Plastic Fuel Fill Grounding --Recent events have caused the boating industry to examine the policy regarding the bonding of plastic body fuel fills with metallic caps and retaining chains. Existing USCG & ABYC policy states that the bonding of these components is voluntary. A study by IMANNA Laboratories has shown that connecting the metallic retaining chain and cap of a plastic body fuel fill

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http://www.cgaux.org/cgauxweb/public/pubframe.htmAlthough telecommunications technology is improving quickly, people at sea do not have access to the same telecommunications infrastructure people ashore have.Mariners not only need to access international shore telephone and data public switched networks, but also, they need to be able to communicate with other ships of any size or nationality, to

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Dear Colleagues:This is an informational update on GPS operations that I thought might be of general interest.After many years of planning, tracking data from sixNational Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA, formerly the National Imageryand Mapping Agency) GPS monitor stations were recently added to the datafrom the U.S. Air Force monitor station network to generate the real-timeoperational

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Office of Public AffairsU.S. Coast Guard Press Release Date: Sept. 27, 2005Contact: Jolie Shifflet(202) 267-2304Coast Guard begins using new mariner certification formthat includes fraud-resistant featuresWASHINGTON – The Coast Guard began issuing a newly revised U.S. STCW Endorsement, Form CG-5611 (Rev. 01-05), yesterday to qualified licensed and unlicensed merchant mariners. Over 59,000 U.S.

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FAQS from the Historian's officeWhat are some interesting facts about lighthouses?First lighthouse - Boston, MA (1716)Oldest original lighthouse in service - Sandy Hook, NJ (1764)Newest shoreside lighthouse - Charleston, SC (1962)Only triangular-shaped lighthouse tower - Charleston, SC (1962)Only lighthouse equipped with an elevator - Charleston, SC (1962)Tallest lighthouse - Cape Hatteras, NC (

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A penguin joins the crew of the Coast Guard icebreaker Eastwind during Operation Deep Freeze I. The annual voyages to Antarctica were named "Operation Deep Freeze" for obvious reasons. According to one of the Eastwind's crew, who shall remain anonymous: "this one penguin kept hanging out with various Eastwind crewmembers while they were ashore. They originally painted a bow tie around his neck

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2 CATCH SEIZURES, MULTIPLE VIOLATIONSBOSTON -Coast Guard crewmembers aboard Cutters Seneca and Sanibel conducted boardings of two fishing vessels, discovered multiple violations, and partnered with NOAA Fisheries Enforcement to seize the catches Wednesday and Thursday.Crewmembers aboard Coast Guard Cutter Seneca, a 270-foot medium endurance cutter homeported in Boston, boarded the 88-foot fishing

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MISSING JET SKIER FOUND SAFEFT. MYERS, Fla. --The missing 22-year-old jet skier who officials had been searching for last night was found safe at about 11:30 a.m. today by a Lover's Key State Park ranger.Ryan M. Kowing, of Ft. Myers, departed Lover's Key operating a jet ski last night with his cousin, Jose Campos, 24, also of Ft. Myers. The craft hit a wake throwing the two men into the water.

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Forecasters at the NOAA Space Environment Center in Boulder, Colo., observed a geomagnetic storm on Sunday, May 15, which they classified as an extreme event, measuring G-5—the highest level—on the NOAA Space Weather Scales. (Click image for larger view of the sun from the SOHO spacecraft of the intense solar activity taken May 15, 2005, at 7:50 a.m. EDT. Click here to view high resolution

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May 31, 2005 — Preparations for future natural disasters and other hazards through the development of modern warning systems and response capabilities will be the focus of an upcoming workshop sponsored jointly by NOAA and the U.S. Trade and Development Agency. The workshop, for Indian Ocean tsunami-affected countries and Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum economies, is being planned in

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May 16, 2005 — NOAA hurricane forecasters are predicting another above-normal hurricane season on the heels of last year's destructive and historic hurricane season. "NOAA's prediction for the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season is for 12 to15 tropical storms, with seven to nine becoming hurricanes, of which three to five could become major hurricanes," said retired Navy Vice Adm. Conrad C.

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The supply of grouper in the Gulf of Mexico is dwindling, and commercial fishermen will soon face limits on how much grouper they may catch.Fishermen and restaurant owners have mixed reactions.Commercial fishermen aren't happy, but they know that limits may be the only way to prevent a ban on grouper fishing at the end of the year."It's good in one way and bad in the other," said commercial

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Fire at sea is one of the most dreaded events in the life of a seafarer.While advances in ship design and fire protection have greatly increased the level of safety in many areas, fires continue to take a heavy toll of life and property. Tragically, the history of recent marine disasters shows that much of the fire loss could have been avoided, if the proper design practices, protective systems,

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Cutting Edge Technology to Protect AmericaHomeland Security harnesses our nation’s scientific and technological resources to provide Federal, state, and local officials with the technology and capabilities to protect the homeland. One area of focus for the Department is catastrophic terrorism—threats to the security of our homeland that could result in large-scale loss of life and major economic

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HOUSTON (May 26)- Coast Guard Fireman Joe Soliz, from Station Galveston, Texas, and Houston Zoo's Senior Veterinarian, Joe Flanagan, release a Logger Head turtle into the Gulf of Mexico 20 miles offshore.Three turtles were set free today, two loggerhead turtles and one small hawksbill turtle, after being rehabilitated at the Houston Downtown Aquarium and Houston Zoo's Kipp Aquarium. The turtles

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The Ocean Jewel cruise line is asking to relocate its shuttle service from the St. Petersburg Portto the pier, but some city leaders have reservations. The Ocean Jewel sees an opportunity forboth the cruise ship and the city of St. Petersburg to cash in on some of the business at the pier,a well-known tourist attraction and a major downtown draw. "The pier is one of our premieredestinations, and

Capt. Hornblowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14124215687712248576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186064.post-1117736631193534672005-06-02T14:22:00.000-04:002005-06-02T14:23:51.196-04:00Florida wards off shore drilling

State wards off drillingGov. Bush says the $12.5-million deal sends a strong message that off-shore drilling is "taboo."By JONI JAMESPublished June 2, 2005TALLAHASSEE - The governor and Cabinet signed a landmark deal Wednesday to buy back two off-shore drilling leases on the Gulf Coast, protecting the coastline from Apalachicola to Naples.The $12.5-million settlement, to be finalized next month,

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RECORDS and REGULATIONSThere are plenty of fish in the ocean, and sometimes the hardest part is deciding what to try for. Here’s a quick guide to some of the most popular. Some people just might try to catch them all.SPECIESCOMMENTGreat amberjackSeriola dumeriliREMARKS: Large, thick-bodied fish found in offshore waters, usually on wrecks, springs and occasionally artificial reefs. The greater

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 175 Recreational Boating Safety-Federal Requirements for Wearing Personal Flotation Devices AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT. ACTION: Notice; request for comments. SUMMARY: The Coast Guard seeks (we seek) comments from interested people, groups, and businesses about the need for, and possible alternatives to, Federal requirements or incentives for

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The links to documents supporting GPS III, as well as the L2 and L5 proposals, are now consolidated on this page. the discussion forums, and the online GPS III entry form. Removal of Selective Availability statement (from the Office of the White House Press Secretary) on the Office of Science and Technology Web SiteGeneral InformationIndustry Day Questions and AnswersL2/L5 Industry Day

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The USCG Navigation Center Charting Branch strives to develop, maintain, and make accessible electronic resources to efficiently meet the needs of the maritime user. As such, the 2005 USCG Light List, Volumes I-VII, corrected thru Local Notice to Mariner (19-2005), is available for download. In addition, you may download the new 2005 NAV AIDS reference manual, separate from the Light List, to

Capt. Hornblowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14124215687712248576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186064.post-1117639621700356322005-06-01T11:26:00.000-04:002005-06-01T11:27:01.703-04:00Seventh Coast Guard District Florida

The Seventh Coast Guard District, with district office in Miami, Florida, is comprised of: South Carolina, Florida, and Georgia, Except west of a line from the intersection of the Florida coast with longitude 83-50'West due north to a position 30-15'North, 83-50'West; thence due west to the position 30-15'North, 84-45'West; thence due north to the intersection with the south shore of Jim Woodruff

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In March 2005 the United Stated Coast Guard successfully completed a system-wide enhancement of the LORAN-C system. Specifically, all remaining LORAN-C Tube-type transmitters in the continental United States were transitioned to Solid State transmitters. In addition, all continental United States LORAN-C stations will have a new Timing and Frequency Equipment (TFE) suite installed by mid-June.

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Snap to itFisheries biologists get a sample of red snapper fishing in the eastern gulf, and after a day of cranking up the tasty fish, they like what they see.By TERRY TOMALIN, Times Outdoors EditorPublished May 6, 2005GULF OF MEXICO - Once upon a time I dreamed about being a marine biologist. What a life, I thought, living and working on the open sea. Then I met Phil Steele."I can't remember the

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(Click on question to view answer)What is Vessel Documentation?What vessels may be documented?Must my Vessel be Documented?How do I know if my vessel measures five net tons?What vessels are exempt?Are there different types of documentation?What are the requirements for documentation?How is vessel ownership established?How do I establish U.S. Citizenship?Why and how is build evidence established?

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Complete this page before going boating. Leave it with a reliable person who can be depended upon to notify the Coast Guard or other rescue organization, should you not return as scheduled. Do Not file this plan with the Coast Guard.Name of person filing: Phone number:Description of VesselType: Color: Trim:Registration No: Document No: Length:Vessel Name: Make: Other info:Engine Type: Horsepower:

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To estimate the distance of a flare from your position, the Coast Guard needs to determine the height of the flare above the horizon. To do this, hold your arm straight out in front of you and make a closed fist. Hold the bottom of your fist on the horizon with the thumb side pointing up. Picture in your mind the flare that you saw, compare the height of the flare at its peak to your fist.

Capt. Hornblowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14124215687712248576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186064.post-1117559625944280002005-05-31T13:13:00.000-04:002005-05-31T13:13:45.946-04:00Department Of Health on Fish

For the most part, Florida's freshwater fishes are considered safe to eat. The most common health advisory issued in Florida by the Department of Health for freshwater fishes deals with mercury. In addition, the Environmental Protection Agency has recommended guidelines for handling lead, such as in lead sinkers. Pesticide or other related health advisories that impact fish are also issued from

Capt. Hornblowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14124215687712248576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186064.post-1117559516769045952005-05-31T13:11:00.000-04:002005-05-31T13:11:56.776-04:00Fisheries links

http://floridafisheries.com/offices/index.html

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Freshwater License Exemptions• Florida residents 65 years of age or older who possess either a Resident Senior Citizen Hunting and Fishing Certificate or proof of age and residency. A Florida Senior Citizen Hunting and Fishing Certificate is accepted in Georgia, but a trout stamp may be required. • Georgia residents 65 years of age or older who have in their possession a Georgia Honorary

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BAG AND LENGTH LIMITSSpecial bag and length limits apply to some lakes, rivers (see Special Limits) and Fish Management Areas (see FMAs). Other fishes considered to be nongame fishes have no daily bag or possession limits, except as noted in individual Fish Management Area regulations. (Note: Total length is the maximum length of the fish, with the mouth closed and the tail fin pinched together.

Capt. Hornblowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14124215687712248576noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186064.post-1117558103081363112005-05-31T12:46:00.000-04:002005-05-31T12:52:28.120-04:00Fishing Limits

Smith Lake, Washington County is closed tofishing until May 1, 2006.Crooked, Grasshopper, Lou, Echo, QuarryFish Pond and Hopkins Prairie lakes (OcalaNational Forest), Marion County, are no longercatch-and-release for black bass. Effective July1, 2004, statewide black bass bag and lengthlimits apply.St. Johns River Water Management Areas ofLake County (formerly known as Long Farm,S.N. Knight

Capt. Hornblowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14124215687712248576noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186064.post-1117473020485388002005-05-30T13:09:00.000-04:002005-05-30T13:10:20.486-04:00aids to navigation

Radio Aids to NavigationSource: G-OPNThe Radio Aids to Navigation program establishes, operates, and maintains electronic aids to navigation throughout the United States and in other areas of the world. The purpose of the systems is to provide continuous, accurate all-weather positioning capability to military and civilian users of both maritime and aviation transportation, in order to prevent

Capt. Hornblowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14124215687712248576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186064.post-1117472753680297192005-05-30T13:05:00.000-04:002005-05-30T13:05:53.680-04:00Boat Safety

Recreational Boating SafetySource: G-OPBEach year hundreds of lives are lost... thousands are injured... and millions of dollars of property damage occurs because of preventable recreational boating accidents on U.S. waterways. Too often pleasure outings turn tragic. You — as a boat operator, passenger, or concerned individual — can make a difference.Recent research sponsored by the Coast Guard

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***PREPARED FOR DELIVERY*** STATEMENT FROM THECOAST GUARD'S DIRECTOR OF PORT SECURITYBEFORE THE SENATE COMMITTEE ONCOMMERCE, SCIENCE AND TRANSPORTATIONWASHINGTON - Rear Adm. Larry Hereth, director of Port Security, gave the following oral statement, as prepared for delivery, at a hearing today on port security before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation. "Good afternoon Mr

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Coast Guard details impact of changing single-hull phase-out dateWASHINGTON - The Coast Guard has determined that changing the single-hull phase-out date for tank vessels from 2015 to 2010 would have the greatest impact on U.S. tank barges, causing 38 percent of total tank barge fleet to lose five years of service life.Overall, approximately 1,700 U.S. and 70 foreign single-hull tank vessels

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Release Coast Guard helicopter crew rescues four fishermen from life raftKODIAK, Alaska - A Coast Guard Jayhawk helicopter crew rescued four fishermen from a life raft early this morning after they abandoned ship when their fishing vessel caught fire about 51 miles southwest of here.The Coast Guard received an alert from an Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon at 1:09 a.m. registered to the

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COSPAS-SARSAT Rescues as of: April 27, 2005 Number of Persons Rescued (To Date) in the United States: 33 - Rescues at sea: 22 lives saved in 10 incidents- Aviation rescues: 6 lives saved in 4 incidents- PLB rescues: 5 lives saved in 4 incidents · Worldwide – Over 18,000 Persons Rescued (since 1982)· United States – 4,941 Persons Rescued (since 1982)

Capt. Hornblowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14124215687712248576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186064.post-1117471884770482952005-05-30T12:50:00.000-04:002005-05-30T12:51:24.773-04:00NOAA

May 27, 2005 — NOAA selected Okeanos Explorer as the name for its newest deep ocean exploration vessel. Okeanos is the ancient Greek term for ocean. The winning name was submitted by a team of students from Woodstock High School in Woodstock, Ill., and was one of nearly 400 entries received in a nationwide contest. (Click NOAA image for larger view of NOAA ship naming contest poster. Click here

Capt. Hornblowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14124215687712248576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186064.post-1117471757005349542005-05-30T12:48:00.000-04:002005-05-30T12:49:17.006-04:00Parasailing

It was a public relations fiasco for the parasail industry when a towline broke and two teenage girls drifted helplessly toward land. They were saved by dozens of beachgoers who grabbed at the shredded line dangling from the girls' perch. But the Coast Guard saw a chance to tighten policing of the nearly 30-year-old, unregulated industry. Parasailing insiders say the efforts come on the heels of

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Marine fisheries office moving to Bayboro areaBy MELANIE AVE, Times Staff WriterPublished April 17, 2005--------------------------------------------------------------------------------ST. PETERSBURG - The southeast regional office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Marine Fisheries Service announced Friday its plans to relocate offices from the city's northern edge

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Fishing linksBookmark these useful fishing links on the web:FWC home page:www.myfwc.comGeneral information about freshwater fishingwww.myfwc.com/fishing/docum/fishtips.htmlGreat tips for beginning and intermediate fishermenwww.myfwc.com/fishing/docum/fishtips.htmlInformation about specific lakes and fishing conditionswww.myfwc.com/fishing/forecast/index.htmlLicense informationwww.myfwc.com/

Capt. Hornblowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14124215687712248576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186064.post-1116616339096932592005-05-20T15:11:00.000-04:002005-05-20T15:12:19.100-04:00PINELLAS COUNTY RANKED NUMBER ONE IN FLORIDA FOR BOATING FATALITIES

Date:May 18, 2005Contact: (727) 893-3140 PINELLAS COUNTY RANKED NUMBER ONE IN FLORIDA FOR BOATING FATALITIES**SAFE BOATING EVENT TO BE HELD**ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Pinellas County reported the highest number of fatalities, seven in all, during a 2004 Florida Boating Accident Statistical Report. More than 50 percent of all Florida boat operators involved in a fatal boating accident reportedly had

Capt. Hornblowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14124215687712248576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186064.post-1112711958693261102005-04-05T10:32:00.000-04:002005-04-05T10:39:18.693-04:00Flare Gun Malfunction

Flare Gun MalfunctionA defective opening mechanism in some 12-gauge plastic flare guns manufactured by Olin (now Orion Safety Products) prior to 2000 may not open wide enough to accept a flare cartridge. Guns with a modification to correct the possible problem are marked with U.S. Coast Guard approval code 160 028//12/1. Boaters with older flare guns should check the operation of the opening

Capt. Hornblowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14124215687712248576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186064.post-1112711448531859142005-04-05T10:26:00.000-04:002005-04-05T10:31:43.806-04:00Carbon Monoxide Warning

Carbon Monoxide AdvisoryCoast Guard Advisory to Recreational Boaters on Carbon Monoxide Hazard Caused by Generator ExhaustThe Coast Guard advises owners and operators of boats to turn off gasoline-powered generators with transom exhaust ports when the swim platform on the stern is in use. The Coast Guard further advises that swimmers should not enter the cavity of a boat designed with a generator

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Do not approach within 100 yards of any U.S. naval vessel. If you need to pass within 100 yards of a U.S. naval vessel in order to ensure a safe passage in accordance with the Navigation Rules, you must contact the U.S. naval vessel or the Coast Guard escort vessel on VHF-FM channel 16.You must operate at minimum speed within 500 yards of any U.S. naval vessel and proceed as directed by the

Capt. Hornblowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14124215687712248576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186064.post-1112708693506387902005-04-05T09:43:00.000-04:002005-04-05T09:44:53.506-04:00PWC -Personal Watercraft Warning

Alerts(NEW!) Danger for Young PWC Operators...Office of Public AffairsU.S. Coast GuardU.S. Department of Homeland SecurityUnited States Coast GuardMedia AdvisoryDate: August 2, 2004Boating Safety Contact: Capt. Scott Evans, 202-267-1077 or Mr. Phil Cappel, 267- 0950Public Affairs Contact: Chief Petty Officer Paul Rhynard, 267-2050COAST GUARD WARNS PUBLIC OF DANGERS ASSOCIATED WITH UNDERAGE,

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AlertsSafety Alert GPS Receiver Position Offset On February 4, 2005, the U.S. Coast Guard Office of Investigations and Analysis distributed Safety Alert 1-05 regarding GPS Receiver Position Offset. The manufacturer, Furuno U.S.A. Inc. has provided additional information describing the position offset problem and the availability of a software update. This information may be accessed at http://

Capt. Hornblowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14124215687712248576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186064.post-1102716115790235182004-12-10T17:01:00.000-05:002004-12-10T17:01:55.790-05:00HQ News Site

Coast Guard HQ News Site

Capt. Hornblowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14124215687712248576noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186064.post-1088682007703496822004-07-01T07:38:00.000-04:002004-07-01T07:40:07.703-04:00CFR 46 - What's New

If you haven't read this in a few years you should. After 9/11/2001 there were changes and more on the way. We will be posting some of the more interesting changes here in the near future.

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US Coast Guard is withdrawing its approval of all PROSAR technologies lifesaving equipment because of the lights which have failed during testing. PROSAR Product Name MOBL 2-15 Hour Automatic Floating Water Light Model L-8 Lifejacket WARL -8M and WARL -8M/1 steady state lifejacket light WARL - 8A Lifejacket light CGD-L8 Lifejacket light MOBL-2 150 Hour Automatic Floating Water Light Model L-8

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This is where you can go to get all the information and updates pertaining to Tampa Bay area or Coast Guard Regulations. You can even subscribe to this service and have it emailed to you whenever there is an update. Feel free to post comments or send in your article or update. Feel free to post information you feel is important for local captains. For the largest Tampa Bay Captains area on the

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