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Safety At Sea

Giving Up: Why the Coast Guard Quits Looking

The Coast Guard uses a computer model — among other tools — to aid in the determination of whether it should continue searching for someone. Mario Vittone discusses the factors taken into account when calling off a search in this week’s Lifelines: Safety And Rescue At Sea.

VIDEO: Local Knowledge

Pilots in Boston, Massachusetts, have the experience, know-how and local knowledge needed to safely guide large ships in and out of Boston Harbor.

VIDEO: Free fall to safety

Maersk Training, a company that provides safety and survival and operational training for industries that include maritime, oil and gas, wind and cranes, has installed

VIDEO: Escorted to safety

Here’s a video that offers a different perspective on a typical day on the job for the Coast Guard. We see crewmembers responding to an

VIDEO: A leap to safety

A planned solo Caribbean cruise ended abruptly earlier this week when a liveaboard sailor had to radio the Coast Guard in 10- to 12-foot seas

Are You on Autopilot?

This navigational tool has benefits, but never forget it’s the helmsman’s job to stay in the driver’s seat

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