The COSPAS-SARSAT system detected a 406 MHz distress signal 400 NM northeast of Hawaii Island. Coast Guard District 14 launched a fixed wing aircraft to the SARSAT location. The crew of the aircraft was able to establish communications with the fishing vessel Pacific Star. The crew of the fishing vessel requested to abandon ship due to rough seas. District 14 was able to contact a vessel in the area, the cruise ship Golden princess, which diverted to the fishing vessel. The cruise ship rescued the two crew members.
Two SARSAT Rescues.
11/4/2009
Pacific coast near Ferndale, California
The COSPAS-SARSAT system detected a 406 MHz distress signal just off the Pacific coast near Ferndale, California. The operator of the sailing vessel Vocalise activated his EPIRB after he became disoriented. The Coast Guard PACAREA Rescue Coordination Center launched a small boat which found and towed the Vocalise into port.
