WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Coast Guard issued the following news release:
Looking out for those who make their living at sea
By Petty Officer 3rd Class Austin Canos
A blocked escape hatch may seem like a problem that can wait. For Michael Schneider, it is a danger that needs attention before a fishing vessel leaves the dock.
Growing up on Cape Cod and around New Bedford, Massachusetts, Schneider had friends from hardworking fishing families. He saw how dangerous making a living on the water could be. Today, as a Coast Guard commercial fishing vessel examiner at Sector Delaware Bay, he helps fishermen prepare for the emergencies that threaten those livelihoods.
Some hazards are immediately app...