# Coast Guard searching for mariner 60 miles southwest of Port Fourchon **URL:** \ **Category:** Marine Incidents\ **Created:** [November 9, 2013, 9:18pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/coast-guard-searching-for-mariner-60-miles-southwest-of-port-fourchon/11423 "2013-11-09T21:18:46Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Scallywag](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f14d63/32.png) [@Scallywag](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Scallywag)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2013, 9:18pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/coast-guard-searching-for-mariner-60-miles-southwest-of-port-fourchon/11423/1 "2013-11-09T21:18:46Z")
Coast Guard searching for mariner 60 miles southwest of Port FourchonNEW ORLEANS – Coast Guard and commercial crews are searching for a missing crewman from the offshore vessel Dustin Danos 60 miles southwest of Port Fourcon, Saturday. Watchstanders with Coast Guard [Sector New Orleans](http://www.uscg.mil/d8/sectNOLA/) received a report of a missing crewman last seen aboard the Dustin Danos earlier in the day. The crewman was last seen wearing gray long johns and a white T-shirt. Coast Guard aircrews from Coast Guard [Air Station New Orleans](http://www.uscg.mil/d8/airstaNOLA/) and Coast Guard [Aviation Training Center Mobile, Ala.](http://www.uscg.mil/hq/atcmobil/), are searching for the missing crewmember along side the crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Pelican, the crew of the vessel Dustin Danos, and a commercial helicopter crew. ---
**Author:** ![c.captain](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/c.captain/32/807_2.png) [@c.captain](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/c.captain)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2013, 3:58am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/coast-guard-searching-for-mariner-60-miles-southwest-of-port-fourchon/11423/2 "2013-11-10T03:58:40Z")
I am already on record saying that it is time to make wearing PLB’s mandatory when working on deck offshore. The investment is NOTHING compared to the saving of life and the money spent on searches! ---
**Author:** ![gulf\_engineer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/d26b3c/32.png) [@gulf\_engineer](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/gulf_engineer)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2013, 8:12am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/coast-guard-searching-for-mariner-60-miles-southwest-of-port-fourchon/11423/3 "2013-11-10T08:12:49Z")
> [@"c.captain"](#): > > I am already on record saying that it is time to make wearing PLB’s mandatory when working on deck offshore. The investment is NOTHING compared to the saving of life and the money spent on searches! That’s a good point C.Captain, which is why I had made that investment myself, and carry it when I feel there is a danger of going overboard while on deck. And I should really wear it more often. ---
**Author:** ![catherder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e56c9b/32.png) [@catherder](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/catherder)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2013, 8:50am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/coast-guard-searching-for-mariner-60-miles-southwest-of-port-fourchon/11423/4 "2013-11-10T08:50:23Z")
> [@"gulf\_engineer"](#): > > That’s a good point C.Captain, which is why I had made that investment myself, and carry it when I feel there is a danger of going overboard while on deck. And I should really wear it more often. How much do they cost, and can I take one on an airplane? ---
**Author:** ![c.captain](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/c.captain/32/807_2.png) [@c.captain](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/c.captain)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2013, 9:08am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/coast-guard-searching-for-mariner-60-miles-southwest-of-port-fourchon/11423/5 "2013-11-10T09:08:22Z")
[QUOTE=catherder;124111]How much do they cost, and can I take one on an airplane?[/QUOTE] [Hamilton Marine has them for as low as $270](http://store.hamiltonmarine.com/browse.cfm/personal-locator-beacon-resqlink-406-gps-plb-740739/4,47765.html) but they might even be lower on eBay… ![](http://store.hamiltonmarine.com/prodimg/ACR-2880.JPG) A BARGAIN AT DOUBLE THE COST if you are in the water! as far as taking on an airplane, I see no reason why not as long as you don’t activate it in flight! ---
**Author:** ![gulf\_engineer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/d26b3c/32.png) [@gulf\_engineer](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/gulf_engineer)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2013, 9:40am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/coast-guard-searching-for-mariner-60-miles-southwest-of-port-fourchon/11423/6 "2013-11-10T09:40:16Z")
> [@"catherder"](#): > > How much do they cost, and can I take one on an airplane? Never had a problem with it. They’ve come down in price a lot of the last few years. They range from $200-$500. ---
**Author:** ![catherder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e56c9b/32.png) [@catherder](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/catherder)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2013, 10:31am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/coast-guard-searching-for-mariner-60-miles-southwest-of-port-fourchon/11423/7 "2013-11-10T10:31:36Z")
Thanks for the info. I think i’ll invest in one because if I have to rely on a blueberry to save my ass, I’m toast. I maintain small boats in the davits so I am over water quite a lot. ---
**Author:** ![Jetryder223](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/6f9a4e/32.png) [@Jetryder223](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Jetryder223)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2013, 11:55am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/coast-guard-searching-for-mariner-60-miles-southwest-of-port-fourchon/11423/8 "2013-11-10T11:55:48Z")
Not to seem insensitive - and my heart goes out to the lost mariner and his family… but I was wondering how often MOB cases are actually suicide attempts. It’s a stressful vocation to begin with. Add problems back home, perhaps a poor relationship with shipmates, underlying mental health issues… just wondering out loud. ---
**Author:** ![Bayrunner](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/bayrunner/32/966_2.png) [@Bayrunner](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Bayrunner)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2013, 3:20pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/coast-guard-searching-for-mariner-60-miles-southwest-of-port-fourchon/11423/9 "2013-11-10T15:20:37Z")
> [@"Jetryder223"](#): > > Not to seem insensitive - and my heart goes out to the lost mariner and his family… but I was wondering how often MOB cases are actually suicide attempts. It’s a stressful vocation to begin with. Add problems back home, perhaps a poor relationship with shipmates, underlying mental health issues… just wondering out loud. I have heard plenty of stories like that, mostly from big ships though. Im sure it happens on other types as well. ---
**Author:** ![z-drive](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/c37758/32.png) [@z-drive](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/z-drive)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2013, 4:26pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/coast-guard-searching-for-mariner-60-miles-southwest-of-port-fourchon/11423/10 "2013-11-10T16:26:11Z")
> [@"Bayrunner"](#): > > I have heard plenty of stories like that, mostly from big ships though. Im sure it happens on other types as well. Or homicide? And suicide equally. Wasn’t too long ago in block island sound, quite the rumors were flying. ---
**Author:** ![c.captain](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/c.captain/32/807_2.png) [@c.captain](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/c.captain)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2013, 3:49am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/coast-guard-searching-for-mariner-60-miles-southwest-of-port-fourchon/11423/11 "2013-11-11T03:49:36Z")
Check the District 8 news this morning and no update…I guess our man is lost which to me is very sad news. People need to wear PLBs…if he had one on, they’d have found him but without one, you are just lost at sea. Such a pity. ---
**Author:** ![water](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/water/32/131_2.png) [@water](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/water)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2013, 7:29am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/coast-guard-searching-for-mariner-60-miles-southwest-of-port-fourchon/11423/12 "2013-11-11T07:29:12Z")
You may want to check this site before purchasing a PLB. There are several different models for various intended uses: [http://www.acrartex.com/products/catalog/personal-locator-beacons/](http://www.acrartex.com/products/catalog/personal-locator-beacons/) ---
**Author:** ![Scallywag](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f14d63/32.png) [@Scallywag](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Scallywag)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2013, 8:16am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/coast-guard-searching-for-mariner-60-miles-southwest-of-port-fourchon/11423/13 "2013-11-11T08:16:52Z")
[QUOTE=c.captain;124144] People need to wear PLBs…if he had one on, they’d have found him but without one, you are just lost at sea. Such a pity.[/QUOTE] They do take the “Search" out of Search and Rescue. ---
**Author:** ![catherder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e56c9b/32.png) [@catherder](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/catherder)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2013, 9:27am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/coast-guard-searching-for-mariner-60-miles-southwest-of-port-fourchon/11423/14 "2013-11-11T09:27:58Z")
Well, I will be shopping for one this holiday season and I’ll post up if I get a good deal somewhere. Thanks again for the info, all. ---
**Author:** ![Tugted](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7ab992/32.png) [@Tugted](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Tugted)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2013, 3:30pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/coast-guard-searching-for-mariner-60-miles-southwest-of-port-fourchon/11423/15 "2013-11-11T15:30:30Z")
> [@"z-drive"](#): > > Or homicide? And suicide equally. Wasn’t too long ago in block island sound, quite the rumors were flying. Reinhauer boat? ---
**Author:** ![Jetryder223](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/6f9a4e/32.png) [@Jetryder223](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Jetryder223)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2013, 5:40pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/coast-guard-searching-for-mariner-60-miles-southwest-of-port-fourchon/11423/16 "2013-11-11T17:40:34Z")
[QUOTE=z-drive;124133]Or homicide? And suicide equally. Wasn’t too long ago in block island sound, quite the rumors were flying.[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=Tugted;124194]Reinhauer boat?[/QUOTE] Block Island Sound is my backyard and I haven’t a clue what you’re talking about to. Gimme the backstory please… ---
**Author:** ![Scallywag](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f14d63/32.png) [@Scallywag](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Scallywag)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2013, 7:13pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/coast-guard-searching-for-mariner-60-miles-southwest-of-port-fourchon/11423/17 "2013-11-11T19:13:11Z")
UPDATE: Coast Guard suspends search for missing mariner southwest of Port Fourchon NEW ORLEANS — The Coast Guard suspended the search for a crewmember from the utility vessel Dustin Danos, Monday. Watchstanders with Coast Guard Sector New Orleans received a report, Saturday, of a missing crewman last seen aboard the Dustin Danos wearing gray long johns and a white T-shirt earlier in the day. Multiple aircrews from Coast Guard Air Station New Orleans, Coast Guard Aviation Training Center Mobile, Ala., and a commercial helicopter crew conducted searches, along side the crews of the Coast Guard Cutter Pelican and the vessel Dustin Danos. In total, Coast Guard crews searched for 52 hours and covered more than 2,733 square miles. “We offer our deepest condolences to the friends and family of the missing crewmember,” said Capt. Philip Schifflin, deputy commander, Sector New Orleans. The search is suspended pending further developments. ---
**Author:** ![Jeffery\_P\_Oliver](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/b19c9b/32.png) [@Jeffery\_P\_Oliver](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Jeffery_P_Oliver)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2013, 12:26pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/coast-guard-searching-for-mariner-60-miles-southwest-of-port-fourchon/11423/18 "2013-11-12T12:26:27Z")
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**Author:** ![Traitor\_Yankee](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/traitor_yankee/32/876_2.png) [@Traitor\_Yankee](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Traitor_Yankee)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2013, 12:47pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/coast-guard-searching-for-mariner-60-miles-southwest-of-port-fourchon/11423/19 "2013-11-12T12:47:27Z")
> [@"Jetryder223"](#): > > Block Island Sound is my backyard and I haven’t a clue what you’re talking about to. Gimme the backstory please… Stephen Scott, my bet is he was looking out a door at the barge, decided to take a leak. I did however hear some not so nice rumors ---
**Author:** ![z-drive](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/c37758/32.png) [@z-drive](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/z-drive)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2013, 1:26pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/coast-guard-searching-for-mariner-60-miles-southwest-of-port-fourchon/11423/20 "2013-11-12T13:26:50Z")
> [@"Traitor Yankee"](#): > > Stephen Scott, my bet is he was looking out a door at the barge, decided to take a leak. I did however hear some not so nice rumors Yeah. Didn’t know him personally but from what I heard it couldn’t have happened to a “nicer” guy. [Next page](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/coast-guard-searching-for-mariner-60-miles-southwest-of-port-fourchon/11423.md?page=2)