MAN FALLS UNCONSCIOUS WHILE FISHING

MAN FALLS UNCONSCIOUS WHILE FISHING FORT MACON, N.C. – The Coast Guard coordinated a medevac with the Marine Helicopter Unit PEDRO from a charter boat this morning on the east side of Cape Lookout, N.C. Coast Guard Group Ft. Macon received a radio call for help from the vessel at about 9 a.m. They reported […]

SHELLFISH POLLUTED AREA

PA-6-2004 PROCLAMATION RE: SHELLFISH POLLUTED AREA Preston P. Pate, Jr., Director, Division of Marine Fisheries, upon the recommendation of Leah Devlin, D.D.S., M.P.H., State Health Director, Department of Health and Human Services, hereby announces that the following shellfish area temporary closures will take effect immediately: No person shall take or attempt to take any oysters, […]

Boaters Cautioned to Stay Safe in Cold Conditions

Boaters Cautioned to Stay Safe in Cold Conditions ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.—The winter season is upon us and with the temperatures staying at or below freezing, the Coast Guard would like to remind mariners to stay safe while out on the water. Being prepared could be the difference between life and death in icy water. You […]

One Man Rescued After Boat Sinks

One Man Rescued After Boat Sinks Coast Guard Still Searching For Another PORTSMOUTH, Va., — The Coast Guard pulled one man from the water to safety and is searching for another this morning after their vessel sank overnight 23 miles off Fort Macon, N.C. Zach Shaffer, 33, of Charleston, S.C., is still missing after the […]

SHELLFISH POLLUTED AREA

PA-5-2004 PROCLAMATION RE: SHELLFISH POLLUTED AREA Preston P. Pate, Jr., Director, Division of Marine Fisheries, upon the recommendation of Leah Devlin, D.D.S., M.P.H., State Health Director, Department of Health and Human Services, hereby announces that the following shellfish closure will take effect immediately: No person shall take or attempt to take any oysters, clams or […]

The Snowy Grouper Wreck

The Snowy Grouper Wreck In all the talk of MPA’s going on now, you no doubt have heard of the “Snowy Grouper Wreck” MPA off of North Carolina that they are discussing making off-limits to fishing.  In my travels today I happened upon a video clip from a NOAA ROV to the Snowy Wreck.   I […]

NOAA SATELLITES AID IN 224 RESCUES IN 2003

NOAA SATELLITES AID IN 224 RESCUES IN 2003Personal Locator Beacons, Online Registration Get National Debut Last year, (NOAA) satellites, with their sophisticated search and rescue technologies, brought 224 people to safety from dangerous and potentially life-threatening ordeals – from Alaska to New York State. The figure is a jump from the 171 rescues in 2002. […]

MARINE PATROL ANNOUNCES NEW HIRES AND PROMOTION

Marine Patrol Announces New Hires and Promotion MOREHEAD CITY – The North Carolina Marine Patrol, law enforcement branch of the state Division of Marine Fisheries, has announced the following promotion and new hires: Shephard “Rock” Newman has been promoted to Chief Pilot with the aviation unit, headquartered in Morehead City. The Marine Patrol uses both […]

ANGLER PLEADS

January 22, 2004 ANGLER PLEADS “GUILTY” IN UNDERSIZED MARLIN CASE MOREHEAD CITY – Virginia resident Randy Abbitt, captain of the fishing vessel Saga, pled guilty to possessing an undersized blue marlin during the Pirate’s Cove 20th Annual Billfish Tournament in Manteo on Aug. 15, 2003. Abbitt, 51, of 53 James River Lane in Newport News, […]

Lockwood Folly Survey Released

Lockwood Folly Inlet and Crossing Survey Released Jan 21, 2004 Get it HERELockwood Folly Inlet and Crossing Survey Released Jan 21, 2004 Get it HERE