When vessel and crew are in immediate danger
when the vessel or crew are in immediate danger
when a vessel is aground is when the vessel or the crew are in inmediate danger.
If a vessel is aground on another boat, it must have had a collision with the boat it is aground on. The coastguard will therefore be investigating the scene with a view to prosecuting one or other of the vessels captains.
A requirement for coastguard assistance when a vessel is aground typically includes the vessel's owner or operator formally requesting help. Additionally, the situation must pose a risk to safety, such as potential environmental hazards, threats to life, or the vessel's stability. The coastguard will assess the situation to determine if their intervention is necessary and appropriate.
To qualify for Coast Guard assistance when a vessel is aground, the vessel must be in a situation where it poses a risk to navigation, environmental safety, or the safety of the crew and passengers. The vessel owner or operator should notify the Coast Guard of the grounding and be prepared to provide details about the situation. Additionally, the Coast Guard may assess the need for assistance based on the severity of the grounding and potential hazards. If the situation is deemed non-emergency, the vessel owner may need to arrange for commercial salvage or towing services.
The Coast Guard will respond if there is eminent danger to persons or the vessel. If there is eminent danger they will take the persons off the vessel if possible or have them airlifted. They will not attempt to pull the vessel off unless it is clear that it will float free. This is because they may further damage the vessel or put their own vessel and themselves in danger. If the vessel is hard aground or up on the rocks they will most likely tell you to wait for the next high tide, and call a towing company or salvage company. This may cost you a lot unless you have one of the subscription towing services.
The vessel is in distress
Where is the vessel aground? Is there an environmental risk? Is there a potential loss of life? Does the vessel aground constitute a hazard to navigation? The US Coast Guard is not a salvage company. More detail in your question would help define the answer.
The first step after running aground is to check for any immediate danger to passengers or the vessel and make sure everyone is safe. Then, assess the situation to determine the extent of damage, check for any leaks, and try to refloat the vessel if possible. If unable to refloat, seek assistance from professionals or authorities.
Running aground, resulting in being "grounded", or aground. Run Aground. Should a vessel run aground and there be a tide that has receded enough to show the sea bottom, the vessel is said to be "high and dry." Also known as "Beached"
Remain tied to the dock until you are competent to handle the vessel.