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2006 Local Boating News Archive

Fall Storm Hits Southern New England and R.I. Coast

As many of you know, an early fall storm brought heavy winds and rain to the Southern New England area.  In addition to the normal power-outages and other similar inconveniences, the storm wreaked havoc with local roads, causing flooding and closures all over the state. It was very much the same story on the water, and the Safe/Sea Emergency Response Center received many reports of boats sinking and capsizing in local marinas and mooring fields.  Safe/Sea was involved in four salvages linked to the storm. Links to articles, videos, and pictures can be found below.

| full story (storm) |

| S/V Talaria Salvage Story & Pictures |

| S/V Talaria Salvage Report (Capt. LeBlanc pdf Format) |

| S/V Talaria Salvage Report (Captain Casey pdf Format) |

| S/V Talaria Video (initial save - 9.4MB QT Format) |

| S/V Talaria Video (mooring - 11.3MB QT Format) |

| S/V Sanctuary Salvage Story & Pictures |

| S/V Sanctuary video (2.9MB QT format) |

| Storm Pictures from Jamestown |

| Storm Video from Jamestown (2.5MB QT Format) |


M/V Skyz The Limit Salvage & Arbitration

Safe/Sea Marine Rescue recently received an arbitration decision from a panel of arbitrators from the BoatU.S. arbitration program. This vessel, a 2003 32-foot Sea Ray was disabled on a rocky shore in New Harbor Block Island.Please click below for the full story and the full texts of the resulting district court case and arbitration.


Rhode Island's "No-Discharge" Compliance Program

As of June, 2006, a revised notice to boaters was sent out regarding the rules and enforcement of Rhode Island's No-Discharge Compliance Program. The full text of the notice can be found here.

| No-Discharge Compliance Program |


In Peril: A Book Review.

Read Capt. Phil LeBlanc's book review of "In Peril," including a personal interview with the author, Capt. Skip Strong.

| review |


2006 Free Action Boat Photo Dates Announced

The dates for the 2006 Free Action Boat Photo Program have been set. For a change this year, there will be one photo shoot in the Bay and one out of the Bay.

| full story |


News Break...

Safe/Sea's membership price remains at only $140 per year. To learn more about the advantages of becoming a Safe/Sea member and why you should choose Safe/Sea as your provider, please click here.


United States Coast Guard Warns of Fish Trap Dangers

Recently, the United States Coast Guard released a press release regarding the fish traps just south of Newport, RI. In their press release, the Coast Guard mentions not only the dangers of getting entangled in a trap, but also outlines how tough it may be to free a vessel from these traps. Click below for the full text of the release.

| Coast Guard Press Release |


The Other Abilities of Safe/Sea

From vehicles that can be used as mobile command centers, to trailers full of salvage gear, Safe/Sea has the extensive equipment and knowledge to carry out many other operations.

| full story |

Corrosion Can be a Major Problem for Boaters.

Corrosion can be a big problem for boaters, especially at the beginning of the season. This article by Safe/Sea Captain and Fleet Maintenance supervisor Andy Casey gives some tips on how to avoid corrosion headaches.

| full story |


"Old" Jamestown Bridge is Demolished.

On April 18th, as promised, the Old Jamestown Bridge's center span was reduced to a pile of rubbel on the ocean floor. Safe/Sea was lucky enough to have two boats on-site for the bridge demolition and was able to capture both a video of the blast and still photos of the aftermath. Please click below for both.

| full story |


New Build Photos Available for new Safe/Sea Salvor.

The new Safe/Sea Salvor has been completed. The new Salvor is a 35 foot rigid-hull aluminum boat and will be put into service in the spring of 2006.

| full story |


Safe/Sea Gearing up for 2006 Boat Show

Safe/Sea is gearing up for the 2006 Providence Boat Show. Again this year, the show will be held in both the Convetion Center and the Civic Center. For more information about the Providence Boat Show, please see the full story.