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Coast Guard Extends Mobile Connectivity to Distressed Mariners with ‘i911’

Posted on May 13, 2020 by Admin

The U.S. Coast Guard is taking advantage of phone-tracking services to locate distressed mariners up to 20 nautical miles offshore through a mobile app that acts like 911 emergency service. The “i911” app is currently being used in the Pacific Northwest and has … Continue reading →

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Maritime Mobile Service Network Operators Assist Vessel with Ill Crew Member

Posted on November 14, 2018 by Admin

Amateur Radio operators associated with the Maritime Mobile Service Network (MMSN) played a significant part in summoning medical assistance on November 9 for a crew member suffering chest pains on board the 48-foot sailing vessel Marie Elena, some 300 miles east … Continue reading →

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Fake ‘Mayday’ Calls to Coast Guard Under Investigation, Public’s Help Sought

Posted on February 9, 2018 by Admin

At least eight false Mayday calls since the start of the year have the U.S. Coast Guard’s Los Angeles/Long Beach command center concerned, and the public’s help was sought Thursday to find the man who’s been making them. The false … Continue reading →

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Man Sentenced to Prison for Phony Mayday Calls to Coast Guard

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Admin

A 47-year-old National City man was sentenced Tuesday to a year in federal prison and ordered to pay $9,606 in restitution after pleading guilty to transmitting two phony Mayday calls that sent the Coast Guard on rescue missions. Sean Berry admitted that … Continue reading →

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Info: Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Ocean Rescue Boat

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Admin

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Ocean Rescue Boat program began service in August 2007 and has proven its worth as a program with very unique tactical capabilities. The Ocean Rescue program is operated by the Special Enforcement Bureau’s Emergency … Continue reading →

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Military Exercises to Take Place in So Cal

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Admin

A great opportunity to monitor local military frequencies! Don’t be alarmed by the sight and sound of massive military planes buzzing above the Los Alamitos area this weekend. The U.S. Air Force Reserve, Coast Guard, Navy and Homeland Security will … Continue reading →

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Coast Guard: New System Aided in Quick Rescue of 4 Boaters Near Catalina

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Admin

Coast Guard crews are crediting the quick reaction of rescuers and a new communications system with the survival of four boaters whose pleasure craft sunk suddenly off the coast of Catalina Island early Tuesday. The incident began when a faint … Continue reading →

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