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USCG: Be smart about boat trips in Southeast Alaska

JUNEAU - Coast Guard Sector Juneau is emphasizing the importance of being prepares to safely enjoy...security," said Cmdr. Marc Burd, chief of response, Coast Guard Sector Juneau. "The sky might be blue and the water calm, but that can all...

http://juneauempire.com/outdoors/2013-05-10/uscg-be-smart-about-boat-trips-south
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Coast Guard cutter locates overdue mariner on sailboat headed for Juneau Folk Festival

...equipped with rations and emergency supplies," said Lt. Ryan Erickson a search and rescue controller with Coast Guard Sector Juneau. "The Coast Guard would also like to remind mariners the importance of a float plan and keeping family and friends...

http://juneauempire.com/local/2013-04-10/coast-guard-cutter-locates-overdue-mari
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Two men saved from sinking skiff in Auke Bay

...Samaritan floatplane saved two men from a sinking skiff in Auke Bay early Thursday morning, according to Coast Guard Sector Juneau.Spokesman Lt. Ryan Erickson said the Coast Guard received a call from Coastal Helicopters at about 7:30 a.m...

http://juneauempire.com/local/2013-04-11/two-men-saved-sinking-skiff-auke-bay
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Coast Guard District 17 Prevention Chief retires

...Middle East.The incoming chief of prevention will be Commander Matt Jones, who is currently the deputy commander of Sector Juneau. In the interim, Deputy Prevention Chief, Commander Patrick Ropp, will serve as the acting prevention chief.District...

http://juneauempire.com/local/2013-03-17/coast-guard-district-17-prevention-chie
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Coast Guard finds safety violations aboard fishing vessel near Kake

...examiner before getting underway again.The chief of the Sector Juneau response department, Commander Marc Burd, reminded...Fishing Vessel Safety Coordinator at 907-463-2810. Sector Juneau can be reached at 907-463-2448."We perform at-sea...

http://juneauempire.com/local/2013-03-24/coast-guard-finds-safety-violations-abo
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Coast Guard, rescue team locates overdue boater near Sitka

...Class Sara Francis said in a release.The Coast Guard began searching for the man after the man's son contacted Sector Juneau to report that his father hadn't returned from a hunting trip after the two became separated.

http://juneauempire.com/local/2012-12-05/coast-guard-rescue-team-locates-overdue
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Coast Guard shares winter safety tips for Southeast

...The weather here can drastically change without warning," Cmdr. Marc Burd, chief of response of Coast Guard Sector Juneau, said. "Prepare for your trip the right way and ensure your boat is seaworthy and can handle current and forecasted...

http://juneauempire.com/outdoors/2012-12-21/coast-guard-shares-winter-safety-tip
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Coast Guard, good Samaritan help vessel in distress near Fairweather Ground

...Samaritan vessels play a key role in ensuring the safety of the Alaskan boating community," said Lt. Ryan Erickson of Sector Juneau. "Due to the vast areas our Coast Guard crews are required to cover, it is vital that all mariners ensure their...

http://juneauempire.com/local/2013-01-30/coast-guard-good-samaritan-help-vessel-
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3 fishermen rescued southwest of Heceta Island

...rescued the three fishermen from a life raft and safely transported them to Klowak. No injuries were reported.Sector Juneau Command Center watchstanders received a distress call on VHF marine radio channel radio channel 16 from the crew of...

http://juneauempire.com/local/2012-12-14/3-fishermen-rescued-southwest-heceta-is
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Vessel rescued by Good Samaritan

...Samaritan quickly came to the rescue and towed the sinking vessel to safety, according to the Coast Guard.Coast Guard Sector Juneau spokesman Lt. Ryan Erickson said the Coast Guard received a report at about 2:30 p.m. that "The Fugly" struck...

http://juneauempire.com/local/2012-05-31/vessel-rescued-good-samaritan
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