Three Rescued After Vessel Takes On Water Near New Jersey Shore

Three people were saved early Saturday morning when their boat sank in the Atlantic Ocean near New Jersey, according to government officials. The early morning maritime emergency near Monmouth County shows how fast and successfully U.S. Coast Guard workers can react and work together.

The U.S. Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay command center received a call regarding a large recreational boat taking on water near Belmar’s Shark River Inlet about 4 a.m. Three sailors were on the 74-foot pleasure yacht when the call for aid came in.

The Coast Guard organized a rescue immediately after being told. Manasquan Inlet Coast Guard station launched a 47-foot lifeboat squad. To save the victims quickly and safely, the Coast Guard Air Station in Atlantic City despatched an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew.

No matter the time or weather, the naval and aviation reaction allowed rescuers to reach the sinking ship rapidly. All three persons were safely removed from the boat. Authorities stated the rescue went smoothly and no one was wounded.

When vessels take on water, marine safety experts advise contacting authorities immediately and coordinating emergency responses since situations can become worse quickly. As this event indicates, ocean travel is risky, so be ready even at night.

New Jersey coastal residents need the Coast Guard for safety. They respond to commercial and pleasure boat emergencies. Being ability to immediately get specialized workers and tools is still crucial to maritime accident survival.

Sources:
U.S. Coast Guard
U.S. Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay
U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic City