Coast Guard warns mariners of no offshore radio communications along South Florida coast

U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 06/27/2018 06:19 PM EDT

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U.S. Coast Guard 7th District Southeast
Contact: 7th District Public Affairs
Office: 305-415-6683
After Hours: 786-367-7649
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Coast Guard warns mariners of no offshore radio communications along South Florida coast

 

MIAMI — Coast Guard Sector Miami reported a loss of radio communication capability Wednesday.

The Coast Guard cannot monitor radio traffic offshore and is urging mariners to use extreme caution throughout the Miami Captain of the Port Zone, which includes the ports and waterways surrounding Fort Pierce, West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, and the Miami areas.

Mariners are reminded to check all safety equipment, carry a fully charged cell phone, and file a float plan with a friend or family member before getting underway.

If in distress, mariners should attempt to call Coast Guard’s Seventh District Command Center at 305-415-6818 or 305-415-6800.

A Coast Guard aircraft has been launched to monitor communications in Sector Miami COTP Zone. The estimated time of repair is unknown, but the Coast Guard is developing a radio coverage plan in the event repairs cannot be fixed for an extended period. A press release and notification will be issued once radio communications are restored.

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