The US Coast Guard rescued six people from a 41-foot pleasure craft after fire broke out on the boat near Great Egg Inlet, New Jersey, on Sunday, June 17. All six were removed from the vessel and transported to Seaview Marina in Ocean City.
A person on the boat on fire contacted the US Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay command center via VHF-FM radio channel 16 at 4:25 p.m. to request help.
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The US Coast Guard Station Great Egg launched a 29-foot Response Boat-Small crew to rescue the mariners in distress. When the boat crew arrived on scene, TowBoatUS was already there. The station boat crew safely removed all six people from the boat and transported them to Seaview Marina in Ocean City.
TowBoatUS personnel put out the fire and towed the boat to C-Jam Marina in Somers Point.
Petty Officer 3rd Class Andrew Redilla, coxswain during the case, commented:
Fires happen on boats more often than you think. A fire on the water is very serious, since help can be far away. Always check your fire extinguishers before you get underway to make sure they’re ready if you need them.
