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https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/3860964/coast-guard-rescues-2-adrift-boaters-off-boca-grande-during-tropical-storm-debby/

New video shows whale after hit hit boat off Portsmouth, New Hampshire New video has emerged showing a whale moments after it hit a boat off the New Hampshire coast near Portsmouth Harbor.Subscribe to WMUR on YouTube now for mor...

Dali has left Baltimore.

Dali leaves Baltimore for repairs - Splash247 With tugs by its side the Dali, this year’s most infamous ship, finally left Baltimore yesterday, some three months after it smashed into the city’s largest bridge. The ship will transit to Virginia International Gateway to offload approximately 1,500 containers to reduce draft, before moving to...

Rescuers reunite with TikTok fisherman and friends found after boat sinks in Gulf As of April 5, the Coast Guard had over 4,700 cases nationally with nearly 1,500 lives saved and over $31 million in property saved in 2024.

https://nationaltoday.com/national-fishing-boating-week/

https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/2024/05/20/boat-safety-in-ri-what-to-know-before-getting-behind-the-wheel-or-tiller/73713159007/

https://nypost.com/2024/05/14/world-news/pod-of-killer-whales-sink-50-foot-yacht-in-the-strait-of-gibraltar/

https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/stricter-boating-law-named-after-maryland-lacrosse-player-killed-in-crash-signed-by-governor/

https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2024/04/29/four-hospitalized-after-being-rescued-from-capsized-boat-off-cape-cod/

Four hospitalized after being rescued from capsized boat off Cape Cod A vessel capsized in the waters off Yarmouth late Saturday night. Four people were rescued amid "challenging" conditions.

https://www.chesapeakebaymagazine.com/dnr-offers-charter-boat-compromise-on-rockfish-fish-per-day-limits/

DNR Offers Charter Boat Compromise on Rockfish Fish-Per-Day Limits | Chesapeake Bay Magazine The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has offered a compromise to one of the most contentious changes to the state's striped bass

https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/03/26/us/baltimore-bridge-collapse

Live Updates: Major Bridge in Baltimore Collapses After Being Struck by Cargo Ship The authorities said that two people had been pulled from the water after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed early Tuesday and that a search was underway for “upwards of seven people.”

https://www.myeasternshoremd.com/kent_county_news/news/county-raises-economic-concerns-over-one-fish-limit-on-charter-boats/article_df82d16c-dfcb-11ee-9dc7-b767dd82b167.html

County raises economic concerns over one-fish limit on charter boats CHESTERTOWN — Owners of charter boats in Kent County all seem to agree. A, single-limit fish-per-person rule is going to hurt their business, especially when striped bass, rockfish, season begins,

https://www.news.uscg.mil/maritime-commons/Article/3708078/notice-of-proposed-rulemaking-mariner-credentialing-program-transformation/

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Mariner Credentialing Program Transformation The Coast Guard has published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in the Federal Register proposing updates to the Merchant Mariner Credentialing Program (MCP) for the submission of information,

Trying to keep Whales and Boats Safe.

US Coast Guard launches boat alert system in Seattle to help keep whales safe | ARC Seattle The U.S. Coast Guard has launched a pilot program to alert ships of whale sightings in Washington state's Salish Sea. The goal of the agency's “cetacean desk...

https://www.wboc.com/news/new-striped-bass-recreational-regulations-spark-concerns-among-charter-boat-captains/article_0e6dcbac-bbdd-11ee-81d2-ab6ef674d495.html

New Striped Bass Recreational Regulations Spark Concerns Among Charter Boat Captains In a move aimed at addressing declining populations of striped bass, commonly known as rockfish, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) approved new regulations, effective immediately, drawing criticism from

https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/animal-inspired-superyacht-concepts

The best animal-inspired superyacht concepts BOAT unpacks radical superyacht concepts from yacht designers that take their inspiration from the animal world, from Zion to Mako, Aperio to Black Swan.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/lazzarini-luxury-boat-shaped-turtle-b2236444.html

Giant $8bn yacht to become world’s biggest floating city The boat is named after the supercontinent Pangea and will cost $8bn to build

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It's time for lighted boat parades! Don't let a little weather bother you!

Calling Rudolph: Foggy Night Doesn't Stop Lighted Boat Parades | Chesapeake Bay Magazine It was a busy weekend with holiday festivities planned along the water, with at least seven different lighted boat parades planned for Saturday night

Watch out for the Whales if you are headed to the Med.

A pod of orcas has sunk a yacht in the Strait of Gibraltar The pod rammed the boat's rudder for about 45 minutes. Authorities were able to get crew members to land safely, but their yacht was irreparably damaged.

https://www.foxbusiness.com/media/boating-industrys-super-bowl-brings-billions-florida-economy

Boating industry's 'Super Bowl' brings in billions for Florida economy Fort Lauderdale's mayor and the city's development leader speak with FOX News Digital about how the annual boat show fuels economic revenue, new jobs and residents.

https://www.marinelink.com/news/nyc-exploring-ways-move-freight-via-509163

NYC Exploring Ways to Move More Freight Via Waterways New York City is looking at ways to help shift freight transportation off of its busy roads and onto the waterways.The city's Department…

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https://www.live5news.com/2023/10/14/coast-guard-rescues-two-sailboat-near-winyah-bay/

Coast Guard rescues two from sailboat near Winyah Bay The U.S. Coast Guard said two people were rescued from the water in Georgetown County Friday afternoon.

https://www.wcvb.com/article/us-coast-guard-seeking-public-assistance-after-multiple-hoax-sos-calls/45533172 #

Coast Guard asks public for help after multiple hoax SOS calls The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating after receiving multiple search and rescue hoax transmissions this week.

https://floridapolitics.com/archives/634764-miami-dade-floats-noise-limits-for-party-boats/

Miami-Dade floats noise limits for party boats The change would extend Miami-Dade’s existing late-night noise ban to the county’s waterways, many of which abut residential areas.

https://www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2023/06/19/st-petersburg-pinellas-drown-jaguar-colorado-state-university/

St. Petersburg man sentenced for blocking charter boat deaths investigation Patrick Dines made multiple attempts to mislead Coast Guard investigators looking into the incident, officials said.