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Liberty Island Boat Capsize Brings Six-Passenger Charter Rule Into Focus After Deaths

Federal investigators are examining whether the Liberty Island boat that capsized, killing a mother and infant, was operating as an illegal charter.

International Business Times UK · Aug 10

A boat captain in cuffs and a family grieving: How a birthday celebration turned deadly in NYC harbor

The boat’s operator, a 46-year-old Manhattan man, has been arrested and charged with reckless endangerment

The Independent UK · Aug 10

Zuckerberg's $300M Superyacht Booed After Stranded Boat's Rescue Call Went Unanswered: Meta Explains

Mark Zuckerberg's superyacht, Launchpad, was at the centre of a viral Alaska rescue story after reportedly not responding to a Coast Guard call, while the Wilderness Legacy came to the rescue.

International Business Times UK · Aug 10

Zuckerberg's Yacht Allegedly 'Refused' Coast Guard Calls To Help Stranded Boat Despite Being 'Closer'

Mark Zuckerberg's yacht allegedly ignored Coast Guard calls to assist a stranded vessel in Alaska, despite being closer. Another cruise ship eventually helped the stranded family.

International Business Times UK · Aug 9

In 1974, Alaskan prankster Porky Bickar flew 70 tyres into Mount Edgecumbe and set them ablaze, fooling Sitka into thinking the dormant volcano was erupting

A logger orchestrated an elaborate April Fool's Day prank in 1974. He burned seventy old tires inside Mount Edgecumbe's crater, creating a smoke column. Residents of Sitka, Alaska, believed the volcano was erupting, causing widespread panic. A Coast Guard helicopter discovered the prank and the giant "APRIL FOOL" message. This…

The Times of India · Aug 5

Man Dies After Coast Guard Pulls 21 Migrants From Boat Near San Clemente Island

A 56-year-old man died after Coast Guard crews performed CPR mid-flight during a medevac from an intercepted migrant boat off San Clemente Island; the cause of death and his identity remain undisclosed.

Latin Times · Aug 4

Hegseth’s 67 deadly drug boat strikes have not stopped cocaine from flooding into the US. Trump’s own DEA says so

Traffickers are using planes, larger boats and sailing close to coastlines as cocaine production in South America ramps up

The Independent UK · Jul 27

Gujarat rains see massive relief ops from NDRF, Army and ICG; 40k shifted, 2637 rescued, 5 dead

Heavy rains in Gujarat triggered massive rescue operations by the Army, Coast Guard, NDRF and SDRF, evacuating over 40,500 people and rescuing 2,637 more, with five deaths reported across Tapi, Valsad, Anand, Mehsana and Panchmahal districts.

The Economic Times · Jul 24

Marco Rubio says China's actions in the South China Sea are 'disturbing'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described China's actions in the South China Sea as disturbing. The Philippines accused a Chinese coast guard vessel of firing a water cannon at a fisheries vessel. A Filipino sailor was injured after being struck with a baton by Chinese Coast Guard personnel. China…

The Economic Times · Jul 23

China, Philippines trade accusations over South China Sea encounter

China and the Philippines are locked in a war of words following a maritime encounter that escalated into physical confrontation. Manila reported that a navy personnel was struck with a wooden baton, while Beijing countered, alleging that Philippine vessels instigated the incident by attacking Chinese officers first.

The Economic Times · Jul 21