Russell Tapped to Lead USCG's Center for Arctic Study and Policy
Capt. Tony Russell (CG Ret.) has been named as the Executive Director for the Center for Arctic Study and Policy (CASP) at the Coast Guard Academy.CASP serves as a Coast Guard-focused academic think tank to promote research, broaden partnerships, and educate future leaders about the complexities of the Arctic region. Through interdisciplinary efforts across the Academy, and in collaboration with U.S. Coast Guard sponsors and external partners, the Center promotes effective solutionsā¦
Fishermen Rescued After Boat Sinks
The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Thetis rescued three shrimp fishermen this morning at about 8:00 from the fishing vessel Dona Nelly after being in the water for 45 minutes when their vessel sank 15 miles off the coast of Brownsville, Texas. The Thetis, a 270-foot cutter, was patrolling off the coast of Texas when it received word that a shipboard distress signal had been activated in the area. When crew of the Thetis arrived on scene, they found a debris field more than a mile in diameter filled with diesel fuel and the remnants of the fishing vessel. The three crewmembers were found huddled together, hanging onto the hatch of a fish hold. The three fishermen, aged 53, 23, and 20 were recovered with minor injuries and were treated for shock.
Disabled Tanker off Florida Coast
Coast Guard Marine Safety Office Miami is monitoring the progress of the Isarstern, a 529-ft. tanker disabled and adrift off the coast of Marathon, Fla. The Isle of Man-flagged ship was en route Houston from Quebec, Canada when it suffered an engine casualty about 13 miles off Florida around 2 a.m. The ship has lowered its anchor to both slow its rate of drift and anchor if it drifts into shallow waters. The vessel is currently 5 miles south of Sombrero Light and 2 miles outside of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. It is slowly drifting east-northeast, parallel to the FKNMS boundary, presenting no immediate threat to the sanctuary. A commercial salvage vessel from Tampa, Fla., is on its way to rendezvous with the tanker and is expected to arrive around 7 a.m. tomorrow.
