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Coast Guard Ends Voyage

Written by  Fenceviewer Staff Monday, May 21, 2012 at 11:58 am

GOULDSBORO — The Coast Guard terminated the voyage of a fishing vessel approximately two miles off Corea Monday when a boarding team discovered multiple safety violations.

The Coast Guard Cutter Moray boarding team conducted a routine at-sea boarding of the 38-foot, Corea-based Calypso and found several safety violations.

There were no personal flotation devices, no visual distress signals and no life rings aboard. All are required by law.

The Coast Guard terminated the crew’s voyage at approximately 12:30 p.m., and escorted the Calypso to Corea harbor.

“It’s important that the commercial fishing fleet pay special attention to the safety devices on board,” said Lt. Adam Schmid, the command duty officer at the 1st Coast Guard District in Boston. “Lifejackets can keep you alive in an emergency. They give you time so the Coast Guard can find you.”

For more maritime news, pick up a copy of The Ellsworth American.

Fenceviewer Staff

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