Leonard sorry you disagree but I speak from experience. Former USCG and have done a lot of SAR (Search & Rescue) missions both on the water and In the air. Also former Tow Boat U.S. Captain, you are not familiar with the Story of the “Dawn Mist” ended up on a The stone jetties at entrance of Charleston Harbor. 4 lives lost and watch stander who heard a distress call at Sector CHARLESTON failed to notify the officer of the watch. As a result you now have the “Rescue 21” system that the USCG implemented nation wide With a supper antenna system and recording equipment as well. They now Practice “ Risk analysis and Risk Management “ Before dispatching an “asset” The bridge tenders in South FL Will not even tell you the water level on the number boards Safe cruising Sent from my iPhone Chief Engineer Bob Kovach (KJ4UGE) Onboard M/Y ALLEZ! GOLD LOOPER 5-2-2016 MTOA2631, USCG-CWOA, WRCC, AGLCA-1979, USPS CHARLESTON, S.C.