Saving Seafood

Coast Guard crew rescues injured fisherman

April 14, 2016 — A United States Coast Guard crew from Station Menemsha on Martha’s Vineyard rescued an injured fisherman Tuesday night near the Elizabeth Islands.

The Coast Guard received a report at 8:30 p.m. from the captain of the Ocean Boy, a 74-foot fishing boat out of New Bedford, that a crewmember had injured his hand and needed medical attention, according to a Coast Guard press release.

A 47-Foot Motor Lifeboat launched from Station Menemsha in Chilmark and arrived at the Ocean Boy, which was located in Quicks Hole, at about 9:20 p.m., according to the press release.

The Coast Guard crew transported the injured man to Woods Hole where he was transferred to Barnstable County Emergency Medical Services, according to the press release.

See the full story at the Cape Cod Times 

Coast Guard Responds To Disabled RI Fishing Vessel Off of Block Island on Saturday

January 23, 2016 — It’s been a busy and dangerous day for local U.S. Coast Guard crews as they had to respond to a disabled Rhode Island ahead and during winter storm.

Update from US Coast Guard Station Castle Hill:

“Today the crew faced 50 mph winds, up to 14 foot seas and minimal visibility in the blowing snow to ensure the safety of a 50ft fishing vessel off of Block Island. The F/V’s windows had blown out from the waves which was causing water to enter their cabin. They were escorted safely back to Newport. Great job to the crew working in such extreme conditions. Also on scene were a helicopter from Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod and a 47′ Motor lifeboat from Coast Guard Station Menemsha
(Photo (above) by FN Klingensmith)”

The following information was provided by the United States Coast Guard in a release;

With a major winter storm approaching, Coast Guard crews from Station Menemsha, Massachusetts and Station Castle Hill, Rhode Island, aided a distressed fishing crew about 10 miles east of Block Island, Rhode Island on Saturday.

Read the full story at What’sUpNewp