Auxiliary Vessels provide facility patrols for TVA Law Enforcement Personnel on Tellico Lake 

The Ouachitapic & Barge Our Coast Guard Workhorse on the Tennessee River & Lakes

Flotilla Patrols for PWC Annual Down River Event as they pass through  Ft. Loudon Locks

OPERATIONS

FLOTILLA'S PROVIDE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT FOR
THE COAST GUARD  and LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES

By Participating in Waterway Watch All Boater's can Contribute to Homeland Security in Our Maritime Environment
 

 

CALL:1-877-249-2824

 COMMUNICATIONS:

Ed Smith has volunteered to become the Flotilla's Communications Officer a position that has not been previously filled by the Flotilla.  He will be setting up a Radio Station to service the Flotilla's area of responsibility and will be arranging for watch standers and training for same will be initiated after the first of the year.

PATROLS:  

Flotilla 12-2 has an active Patrol program.   While on Safety Patrols qualified members will check Public Aids to Navigation reporting on their condition and verifying location.   Marine Environmental Protection also receives attention on Safety Patrols.  The accompanying photos illustrate the Regatta and Law Enforcement Platform function utilizing the Flotilla's facilities.   Flotilla Vessels often assist in Search and Rescue operations and managing vessel traffic in regattas, boat parades and recovery operations.   Although the Auxiliarists are not authorized as law enforcement their facilities and operators can and do function as law enforcement facilities when Coast Guard, Tennessee DNR or local Sheriffs personnel are aboard.

 

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