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When a passenger vessel sank in rough Atlantic waters after midnight, rescue crews working in darkness saved 69 people by dawn. Coast Guard teams, air support, and even a passing fishing boat joined forces to bring every survivor home safely.
When an oil tanker caught fire in the Arabian Gulf, UAE National Guard teams raced to save 22 crew members trapped aboard. Every single person made it out safely.
A solo sailor who injured his ribs trying to free a stuck anchor off Māhia was brought safely home after Coastguard volunteers spent 11 hours battling rough seas. The rescue shows how calling for help early and community coordination saves lives at sea.
When a fishing vessel started sinking off the coast of Alaska, nearby boats dropped everything to help—and their quick response saved lives. The US Coast Guard is celebrating the mariners who proved that the seafaring tradition of helping those in distress is alive and well. ---
When a fishing vessel struck a rock and began flooding near Long Island, Alaska, neighboring crews dropped everything to save four lives. Their quick action and seamless teamwork with the Coast Guard brought everyone home safe.
A 15-year-old survived three days in frigid Alaskan waters atop a capsized fishing boat before Coast Guard planes spotted him and directed rescuers to his location. The dramatic rescue near the U.S.-Russia maritime border saved one life, though two others aboard the vessel tragically didn't survive.
When a passenger ship lost contact during a storm in Indonesian waters, rescue teams battled 8-foot waves to save more than 100 people. The swift response turned a potential tragedy into a story of courage and coordination.
India's Navy just welcomed its second advanced diving support vessel, built entirely at home. The INS Nipun can reach sailors in distress thousands of feet below the ocean surface.
When a fishing vessel erupted in flames hundreds of miles from the nearest land, two ships dropped everything to race toward 27 people drifting in a life raft. Within 11 hours, every single crew member was safe.
When a cargo vessel sank in the Bay of Bengal, Indian Coast Guard teams sprang into action, pulling two crew members to safety and launching a massive search operation. Their swift response showcases international cooperation and maritime rescue expertise in action.
When a cargo ship carrying 24 crew members lost contact in the Bay of Bengal, India's Coast Guard launched a massive rescue operation that has already saved two lives. Now three rescue vessels are racing to find the remaining 22 crew members.
Twelve seafarers stranded without food, water, or pay for months got rescued and sent home after Ghana's maritime authority stepped in. The crew recovered four months of back wages before flying home safely.