In Astoria, Oregon, Coast Guard crews from two districts responded to a distress call from the Defiant, a 97-foot fishing vessel that reported being disabled and adrift at 6:42 a.m. on Sunday, August 3.
Due to the vessel’s distance from shore, watchstanders from the Coast Guard's Southwest District dispatched the cutter Alder to assist. The Alder reached the Defiant at 11:07 a.m. on Tuesday, established a tow, and moved the vessel approximately 80 miles closer to shore. On Wednesday at 10:56 a.m., about 15 miles from Newport, the tow was transferred to the Station Yaquina Bay motor lifeboat crew, which safely brought the Defiant into port
Lieutenant Commander Tahnee Zaccano, search and rescue mission coordinator at the Northwest District command center, stated, “This mission showcased the Coast Guard’s ability to bring together crews, cutters, and aircraft from multiple commands to help mariners in need. It’s a testament to the teamwork, skill, and dedication of our Coast Guardsmen.”
At GLP Attorneys, we are relieved that all crew members aboard the Defiant made it home safely. A huge thank you to the U.S. Coast Guard for their outstanding rescue efforts and unwavering commitment to saving lives at sea.
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