Articles related to "Distress Calls"

False alarms and hoax distress calls made to the Coast Guard put rescuers at risk, divert resources from true emergencies, and cost taxpayers millions each year.

Boaters of all types share the same waters and effective communications are a key to safe boating. Boaters can communicate with each other in a number of different ways.

Carriage and knowledge of visual distress signals can prevent an boating incident from becoming a tragedy. Boaters have a number of distress signals available to them.

Rescue 21 represents a major advance the Coast Guard's Command, Control and Communication system that will eventually benefit every mariner in the United States

Canada Geese can be a big problem when they decide to take up residence where people live and play. Destroying golf courses, parks and lawns.

Aircraft emergencies are thankfully very rare. But if they do happen, there is a specific way in which a pilot transmits an emergency message to those on the ground.

Is your home orchard becoming lunch for birds? Here are tips on protecting your fruit from being eaten before you get to it!

In the first issue of DC's big summer event for 2009, dead heroes are honored as Black Lantern rings seek them out in order to join the ranks of their undead corps.

Several VHF channels are available for recreational boaters.

Beached whales often die despite the best efforts of those trying save them. Often the damage is already done as a result of being out of the water.

The television writer, novelist, and director shared his experiences working with Gene Roddenberry on the original 'Star Trek' series.

The last predator to escape the pyramid in the previous film lies on his ship, and from his chest bursts an alien/predator hybrid that returns to wreak havoc on Earth.

A little time spent briefing your passengers in onboard safety procedures will pay handsomely during a true emergency.

Tom Baker stars in Planet of Evil, this classic British sci fi adventure available on DVD

A team of scientists on Mars send out a distress call, contact has been lost after an experiment has escaped and a team of marines are sent to discover what is happening,

Woodpeckers cause hundreds of dollars in damage to homeowners and businesses each year. There are humane methods of deterring these pest birds.

Fallout 3's last piece of downloadable content will have players fighting to save the nuke-ravaged Earth from a nefarious extraterrestrial plot.

On September 11, 2001, the World Trade Centers were destroyed in a terrorist attack. Thousands lost their lives. All were devasted. And everything changed...Or did it?

Major League Soccer is growing, and new fans are attracted to the game every season. The problem of soccer hooligans in MLS may be rearing its ugly head in North America.

VHF radio transmissions use specific terminology to alert mariners to a variety of circumstances. Learn when and how to use mayday, pan pan and securité broadcasts.

Garuda flight GA-200, a Boeing 737-497 (PK-GZC), crashed on landing from Jakarta to Yogyakarta March 7, 2007. Here's what the investigation will focus on?

"I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." John Paul Jones, American Naval Hero.

J.J. Abrams new Star Trek, with Chris Pine as Kirk and Zachary Quinto as Spock, is great on DVD and Blu-ray.

2004's R-Point is a wartime ghost story written and directed by Kong Su-chang that satisfies the requisites but fails to be the masterpiece it could have been.

Star Trek's writers have used some dramatic devices repeatedly. A lack of Starfleet ships, faulty holodecks, and evil admirals are all common Star Trek plot clichés.

Marine VHF radios are a valuable tool for safe boaters. Learn more about use and selection of the proper channels on your boat's radio.

The Cyclops disappearance is the single largest loss of life on a ship not involved in combat. There were theories, but no answers. Her wreckage has never been found.