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world17 days ago•25 min saved

Zuckerberg’s Yacht Crew Defends Distress-Call Controversy Off Alaska

Billionaire Mark Zuckerberg defended the crew of his $300 million yacht Launchpad amid allegations they refused to help a stranded 21-foot skiff off Alaska; the Wilderness Legacy reportedly assisted after a distress call, but Zuckerberg’s team says the call was on a different radio channel and not a distress situation. Coast Guard noted the call was not distress and the crew was not obligated to respond, while maritime experts explained the legal distinction between distress and requests for help and highlighted the duty to monitor Channel 16. Zuckerberg and his family were not aboard at the time, and the incident has sparked debate over maritime etiquette and legal obligations.

via New York Post|

#coast-guard #distress-call #launchpad

business19 days ago•2 min saved

Alaska distress call goes unanswered by Zuckerberg’s yacht as nearby ship assists skiff

A Coast Guard distress call near Alaska was answered by a nearby cruise ship after Zuckerberg’s yacht allegedly did not hear it; the spokesman said Zuckerberg wasn’t aboard and the call came in on a different radio channel, while the skiff was not in distress and was towed to Farragut Bay for refueling by the Wilderness Legacy; all parties were safe and the incident drew online commentary.

via Al Jazeera|

#alaska #business #coast-guard

travel29 days ago•3 min saved

Mayday at Heathrow: BA flight passenger recalls tense, fear-filled landing

On a British Airways Airbus A320 from Dusseldorf, a data-system failure triggered a stall warning on approach to Heathrow, and the crew upgraded the alert to mayday after entering alternate flight law with limited cockpit communication. Passengers, including one who cried out, “I don’t want to die,” endured a tense holding pattern before a safe landing as emergency services awaited on the tarmac. The incident is under investigation by the AAIB with BEA assistance, and BA is cooperating.

via BBC|

#aaib #british-airways #distress-call

tragedy2 years ago•1 min saved

Tragic Death of Experienced Hiker in New Hampshire Mountains

An experienced hiker, Christopher Roma, died in New Hampshire's White Mountains after making a distress call saying he was "very cold." Severe winter conditions hindered rescue efforts, with heavy winds and frigid temperatures. Despite attempts by ground and aerial teams, including the New Hampshire Army National Guard, Roma's body was recovered by helicopter the next morning.

via CNN|

#distress-call #hiking #new-hampshire

international-relations2 years ago•3 min saved

Chinese Navy's Controversial Response to Pirate Attack Raises Concerns

Chinese naval vessels reportedly ignored an SOS call from an Israeli-owned tanker that was under attack by Somali pirates in the Gulf of Aden. The United States and an unnamed ally, believed to be Japan, intervened to stop the attack. The presence of Chinese navy ships in the area was confirmed, raising questions about their responsibilities in international waters and their capacity to respond. The incident highlights the contradiction between China's claims of exercising major power responsibilities and its lack of action in international security situations.

via Newsweek|

#chinese-navy #distress-call #gulf-of-aden

international-affairs2 years ago•1 min saved

International Task Force Mobilizes to Rescue Distressed Commercial Vessel

The USS Mason and partner nation naval vessels responded to a distress call from the commercial shipping vessel M/V Central Park, which had been boarded by five armed individuals in the Gulf of Aden near Yemen. The crew managed to lock themselves in a safe haven while the armed individuals attempted to take control of the ship. After the arrival of the USS Mason and allied ships, the armed individuals fled in a small boat and were detained. Two ballistic missiles were later fired towards the Mason and the Central Park, but both ships remained undamaged.

via Department of Defense|

#distress-call #gulf-of-aden #international-affairs

rescue2 years ago•2 min saved

Dramatic Rescue: Trio Saved from Boat 90 Miles Off Florida Coast

The Coast Guard rescued a man, woman, and their dog from a disabled sailboat 90 miles off the coast of Florida. The boat had suffered water damage, which disabled its electronics and triggered an automated distress call. Despite being unable to communicate with the boat, the Coast Guard located it using the distress alert's last known position. A helicopter was dispatched, and the crew successfully airlifted the couple and their dog to safety. They were declared to be in good health, and arrangements are being made to salvage the sailboat.

via Fox Weather |

#coast-guard #distress-call #gulf-of-mexico

international-relations3 years ago•1 min saved

US Scrambles Aircraft in Response to Iranian Boats Surrounding Cargo Ship.

Iranian fast-attack craft surrounded a merchant vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, leading to a distress call from the ship and the scrambling of a helicopter and a surveillance plane to the area. The US Navy accused Iran of seizing two commercial oil tankers in April and May, and says this is part of a series of 15 incidents in which Iran interfered with ships in the Middle East. Iran says its recent seizures of oil tankers were due to ship violations or legal disputes.

via Stars and Stripes|

#distress-call #international-relations #iran