b'MEMBERNEWSFerry Crew Lauded for Heroism by Coast GuardOn August 25, the U.S. Coast Guard formally recognized PVA Vessel member Fire Island Ferries, Bay Shore, NY, for an act of heroism. Coast Guard Capt. Eva Van Camp, Commanding Officer, Sector Long Island Sound presented a Public Service Award to the crew of the Fireball, who were recognized for their heroic efforts in rescuing six people from a vessel in distress near Fire Island, NY, on July 26.As reported in the August issue of FOGHORN, on July 26, Fireball CaptainThe Fireball crew rescued six boaters on Luke Kaufman, seniorJuly 26, after their boat capsized near Fire deckhand AnthonyIsland, NY. Celano and deckhand(Left) Capt. Eva Van Camp, Coast Guard Kayla BrabenderSector Long Island Sound commanding officer, presents the Fire Island Ferries noticed a vessel inFireball Captain Luke Kaufman and distress, sitting lowcrewmembers Anthony Celano and Kayla in the water alongBrabender with a public service award, Aug. their route in the25 in Bay Shore, NY, for their rescue efforts.Great South Bay. AsU.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd the ferry approached,Class Cory J. Mendenhall) the vessel suddenly capsized, tossing all six persons aboard into the water. The crew of the Fireball maneuvered the vessel in high winds and dense vessel traffic, while rigging rescue equipment. Their heroic actions resulted in the swift rescue of all six persons in the water and their safe transfer to a Coast Guard boat.I am honored to recognize the4 x 40m Catamaran Passenger Ferries | San Francisco Bay Ferry 2 x 27m Catamaran Passenger Ferries | MBTAFireballs crew for stepping up and taking action without hesitation to save six lives, said USCG Capt. Van Camp. The rescue is a testament to the professionalism and training of the Fire Island Ferries team of professional mariners. We rely on our network of port partners to ensure the continued safety and security of our waterways.19 x 26m + 9 x 29m Catamaran Passenger Ferries | NYC Ferry 2 x 34m Catamaran Passenger Ferries | Rhode Island Fast FerryThis is just another example of why our partnerships in the maritimeIncat Crowther II I DESIGNER OF ROBUST, EFFICIENT PASSENGER VESSELScommunity are so vital. n EVER EVOLV NG EVER MPROV NG www.incatcrowther.comOPERATIONAL STUDIES FUNCTIONAL DESIGNPRODUCTION DESIGN PROCUREMENTCONSTRUCTION SUPPORT THROUGH-LIFE SUPPORTCONSULTINGSEPTEMBER 2020FOGHORN 41'