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Man drowns after saving daughter in kayaking accident, officials say
Roni Avila, 40, of San Francisco, was kayaking with his 5-year-old daughter when their boat flipped over, causing them to go underwater
Coast GuardCoast Guard won't change downtown Miami's Brickell drawbridge schedules
When the Brickell Avenue drawbridge goes up, so do tempers of drivers trapped in downtown Miami gridlock.<p>But a proposal to alleviate traffic by …
UrbanismLeadership lessons from 40 years in the Coast Guard
<i>Admiral Paul Zukunft has been the commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard since May 30, 2014, leading 41,700 men and women on active duty, 7,800 reserves, 8,300 civilians and 31,000 volunteer Auxiliarists. In an interview with Tom Fox, Zukunft discussed the times that have tested his leadership skills,</i> …
Coast GuardMan drowns rescuing girl from Delta during kayak trip
RIO VISTA — A father who went into the Delta to rescue his 5-year-old daughter during a kayaking trip Sunday has drowned.<p>The 40-year-old San …
Coast GuardFreighter Captain Says U.S. Destroyer Ignored Warnings
The account from Ronald Advincula is the first available direct testimony from either crew<p>By<p>Costas Paris in New York,<p>Costas Paris<p>The Wall Street Journal<p>Biography<p>@CostasParis<p>costas.paris@wsj.com<p>Alastair Gale in Tokyo and<p>Alastair Gale<p>The Wall Street …
News (U.S.)71st anniversary of military plane crash on Mount Tom in Holyoke set for ceremony July 15
The Holyoke Veterans Services Department will mark the 71st anniversary of the crash of a military plane on Mount Tom that killed 25 servicemen …
Western MassachusettsThe 25 highest-paying jobs you can get without a bachelor's degree
Don't have the time or money to get a bachelor's degree?<p>Don't fret. There are plenty of high-paying jobs that require only a two-year associate degree, postsecondary nondegree certificate, or even just a high-school diploma.<p>According to the latest data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, these …
Bachelor's DegreeExclusive: U.S. warship stayed on deadly collision course despite warning - container ship captain
TOKYO (Reuters) - A U.S. warship struck by a container vessel in Japanese waters failed to respond to warning signals or take evasive action before a collision that killed seven of its crew, according to a report of the incident by the Philippine cargo ship's captain.<p>Multiple U.S. and Japanese …
NewsThe High Cost of Buying a Boat
"It's like glass, honey," my dad would whisper to my mom. "That water. Like glass."<p>My mom and dad, both avid water skiers and all-around fun folks, …
Frugal LivingCrew rescues man after sailboat capsizes on Columbia River
Coast Guard officials say one man was rescued after his sailboat capsized on the Columbia River near Deer Island, Oregon.<p>Coast Guard Station Portland …
Coast GuardCoast Guard Searching For Possible Person In Water Off Plymouth
PLYMOUTH (CBS) – An empty kayak has led to the search for a possible missing person off the coast of Plymouth.<p>A fisherman spotted the overturned …
Coast GuardOnly a few agencies in the Keys have boats that can put out fires. There’s a reason
When a boat catches fire, it would seem logical that another boat equipped with firefighting capabilities would respond to put it out.<p>That’s not …
Coast GuardU.S. Coast Guard recover body of man missing in Lake St. Clair
The U.S. Coast Guard has recovered the body of a man who went missing in Lake St. Clair on Friday evening.<p>The 44-year-old U.S. man was recovered …
Coast GuardCoast Guard launches search near Florida for missing diver
The U.S. Coast Guard is searching the waters off Florida for a missing diver.<p>Authorities said they were looking for a diver who went missing about …
Coast GuardMetal Shark Wins $54 Million US Navy Contract to Build Near Coastal Patrol Vessels
Louisiana-based shipbuilder Metal Shark has been selected by the US Navy to build Near Coastal Patrol Vessels (NCPVs) for United States partner …
Merchant Shipping"The Islands" movie holds first audition for Queen Liliuokalani role
Updated:Saturday, June 24 2017 1:05 AM EDT2017-06-24 05:05:12 GMT<p>State agriculture officials are asking the public to be alert for signs that the …
HawaiiPowerboat driver who pulled stunt around river freighter reprimanded
<b>BAY CITY, MI</b> -- Bay City Grand Prix officials have reprimanded a Canadian driver in this weekend's race for testing his powerboat two days early on …
Motor RacingAfter Florida teenagers disappeared at sea, a sharp divide emerged between their families
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Before Tequesta teens Austin Stephanos and Perry Cohen disappeared at sea nearly two years ago, the 14-year-old boys had …
Coast GuardFire rescue crews searching for missing diver near Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue crews are searching for a diver who went missing Saturday near Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, authorities said.<p>The agency’s …
Coast GuardThis Woman Tracks Icebergs for the International Ice Patrol - Bloomberg
<i>At Work With is our ode to unsung professions. This week, meet a Coast Guard officer who patrols the North Atlantic for icebergs.</i><p>Gabrielle McGrath, …
Coast GuardNew details emerge in USS Fitzgerald collision investigation
<b>Washington (CNN) —</b> Five of the seven Navy sailors who died aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald when it collided with a cargo ship off the east coast of Japan may have been almost instantly "incapacitated" and died quickly, according to a preliminary Navy analysis, a defense official …
USS FitzgeraldShipping out of Boston: Grand sailing vessels depart
BOSTON (AP) — The tall ships are shipping out of Boston.<p>A unique gathering of more than 50 grand sailing vessels from around the world is winding down after six days. The ships started departing Boston Harbor on Thursday morning.<p>Among them was the U.S. Coast Guard's Eagle, which was originally …
SailingBody found in Mississippi River near French Quarter, NOPD says
A person's body was found in the Mississippi River Friday morning (June 23) near the French Quarter, New Orleans police said.<p>The U.S. Coast Guard is …
New Orleans12 tips for staying safe in Oregon's waters this summer
Be aware that hidden currents under the water's surface do exist and can sneak up on you. At the coast, heed riptide and sneaker wave warnings and …
err on the side of cautionShip Management Firm Blames Engineer for MARPOL Fines
Singapore-based Thome Ship Management, the manager of the tanker ETC Mena, said in a statement Thursday that the vessel's chief engineer is wholly to …
Coast GuardNo drugs found in captain, pilot in Cape Cod ferry crash
Ferry officials say drug tests on the captain and pilot of a ferry that struck a jetty in Cape Cod have come back negative.<p>The Steamship Authority …
Coast GuardPowerboat racer pulls ‘dangerous’ stunt around river freighter
Say what you will , this is not very good PR for the racing community at large. Come on guys be smarter then this please.<p><b>BAY CITY, MI</b> — The big race …
Motor RacingBoating safety takes center stage as a hot weekend approaches
Local, state and federal agencies say dozens of people died in 2016 from recreational accidents in Oregon and Washington, and people should wear life …
Coast GuardTrump's infrastructure push stands to benefit Stephen Schwarzman, other allies
Just four days after he was inaugurated, President Donald Trump delivered a clear message that he would use his office to help industry friends and …
Safe SUP Choices: Use the Buddy System
<b>Standup paddling is all fun and games, until it’s not.</b> The water—whether ocean, river, lake or pond—can be dangerous and always deserves respect. To …
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