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#80 Thoughts on Coast Guard visit
23 de septiembre de 2020 · 1 min · 40 visitas · St. Joseph Harbor, Lake Michigan
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The United States Coast Guard boarded a vessel anchored four miles south of St. Joseph Harbor on Lake Michigan after shore-based residents reported the boat for failing to depart promptly.0:02 The crew had remained at anchor overnight while monitoring VHF channel 16, but they had silenced the radio to sleep after a night spent stabilizing the boat in rough conditions.0:44 Multiple active Coast Guard advisories for Lake Michigan had necessitated a constant watch, leaving the crew exhausted.0:51 During the welfare check, the Coast Guard confirmed no injuries occurred and verified the crew held active tow insurance.1:22 The vessel suffered a mechanical failure involving broken parts that the owner could not repair at sea.1:27 Tow Boat USA arrived approximately 45 minutes later to provide assistance.1:33 Proactive communication with local authorities can prevent unnecessary welfare checks when a vessel remains stationary in an exposed anchorage during adverse weather.
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