The Maritime Executive is a magazine and online resource created with cruise industry leaders in mind featuring in-depth analysis of critical cruise and marine-related issues. This week, looking back on 2011, Maritime Executive tells of 11 memorable Coast Guard rescues.
“From the harsh January storms to Hurricane Irene to the onset of ice season, the year 2011 presented its own unique challenges in the First Coast Guard District.”
“Based in Boston, Mass., the First District oversees all Coast Guard missions across eight states in the northeastern United States. The area of responsibility includes more than 8,000 miles of tidal shoreline from the U.S.-Canadian border to northern New Jersey. Charged with performing the myriad Coast Guard missions are 12,000 active duty, reserve, civilian and auxiliary personnel, 30 cutters, 200 boats and eight aircraft.”
We have reported on Coast Guard rescues throughout the year as they pertain to cruise ships. But the Coast Guard is involved in much more than the occasional helicopter evacuation of a distressed passenger. As 2011 comes to a close, we wanted to share this article from Maritime Executive that so very well outlines the dangerous missions Coast Guard personnel pull off all year long.
Read the entire article at Maritime Executive
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