Courtesy Photo | U.S. Coast Guard Arctic | 01.24.2020
Petty Officer 3rd Class Aaron Gade, a boatswain's mate from Coast Guard Station Ketchikan, gathers a heaving line during tow training in the Tongass Narrows, Alaska, Jan. 24, 2020. Regular training in various environmental situations and weather help maintain crew member proficiency for potential towing evolutions. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Fireman Jessica Fontenette....
Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jonathan Klingenberg | U.S. Coast Guard Northwest | 09.30.2014
Coast Guard Station Yaquina Bay 47-foot Motor Life Boat crew members take the 52-foot Motor Life Boat Victory into side tow during a training exercise in Yaquina Bay, Ore., Sept. 30, 2014. When a vessel is disabled, a side tow allows Coast Guard crew members to safely moor a vessel that has no ability to maneuver on its own. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jonathan Klingenberg)...
Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jonathan Klingenberg | U.S. Coast Guard Northwest | 09.30.2014
Coast Guard Station Yaquina Bay 47-foot Motor Life Boat crew members prepare the 52-foot Motor Life Boat Victory to be towed into port near Newport, Ore., Sept. 30, 2014. Towing scenarios, man overboard situations, search patterns and other life saving evolutions are practiced regularly by Coast Guard members to ensure that they are ready when an emergency situation occurs. (U.S. Coast Guard......
Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jonathan Klingenberg | U.S. Coast Guard Northwest | 09.30.2014
Coast Guard Station Yaquina Bay 47-foot Motor Life Boat crew members take the 52-foot Motor Life Boat Victory into a stern-tow during a training exercise in Newport, Ore., Sept. 30, 2014. The towing of both commercial and recreation vessels is a common occurrence across all Coast Guard small boat stations, and crews constantly train to ensure the safety during the evolution. (U.S. Coast Guard......
