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| Press Release |
Date: September 12, 2006 |
COAST GUARD TERMINATES VESSEL'S VOYAGE | |
| GRAYS HARBOR, Wash. - The Coast Guard terminated the voyage of the 57-foot fishing vessel, Pacific Dream, today south of Port Chehalis, Wash., near Grays Harbor, Wash., for failing to meet safety requirements.
The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Alert, homeported in Astoria, Ore., was conducting a routine boarding when it found that the Pacific Dream had an invalid Certificate of Documentation, an expired Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon, and an inoperable and disconnected fixed fire system in its engine room. The vessel was also found to have insufficient cold-water imersion suits. The vessel is restricted from operating until it fixes all its discrepancies. The Coast Guard strictly enforces boating safety laws and regulations and recommends that all commercial and recreational boaters comply with established requirements. A free Commercial Fishing Vessel Safety Exam can be obtained through any Fishing Vessel Safety Coordinator located throughout Washington and Oregon. In Washington call 206-217-6208 and in Oregon call 503-240-7337 to set up an exam. | |
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