Boston Coast Guard to accept new Rescue 21 Search and Rescue Communications System

BOSTON — The U.S. Coast Guard is scheduled to hold a ceremony and demonstration in Boston, Friday, commemorating the acceptance of the Rescue 21 Communications System at Coast Guard Sector Boston.

The Coast Guard created Rescue 21 to better locate mariners in distress and save lives and property at sea and on navigable rivers.

U.S. Rep. Michael Capuano, who represents Massachusetts’ 8th Congressional District and is a member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, will be the event’s keynote speaker.

Rear Adm. Daniel Neptun, commander of the Coast Guard’s 1st District, will join Capt. Patti McFetridge, the project manager for Rescue 21, to talk about how Rescue 21 is enhancing mission execution and marine safety along the coast from the Massachusetts-New Hampshire border to Plymouth, Mass.

The president of General Dynamics C4 Systems, Chris Marzilli, will also speak at the event. General Dynamics C4 Systems was awarded the Rescue 21 production contract in September 2002.

By harnessing today’s cutting-edge technology, Rescue 21 enables the Coast Guard to execute all its missions, especially its search and rescue mission, with greater agility and efficiency. With increased communications coverage and advanced direction-finding capabilities, Rescue 21 helps take the search out of search and rescue.

More information about Rescue 21 can be found at http://www.uscg.mil/acquisition/rescue21.

WHO: U.S. Rep. Michael Capuano (D-Mass.)

Rear Adm. Daniel Neptun, commander, 1st District

Capt. Patti McFetridge, project manager, Rescue 21

Chris Marzilli, president, General Dynamics C4 Systems

WHAT: Rescue 21 acceptance and demonstration ceremony

WHEN Friday, Oct. 21, 10 a.m.

WHERE: Coast Guard Sector Boston, Base Function Hall, 427 Commercial St., Boston

RSVP: Credentialed media representatives should RSVP by 11 a.m. Thursday to Coast Guard Public Affairs at 617-223-8515 or 617-717-9609 to facilitate entry.

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