“Our deepest condolences are with the families, colleagues and crewmembers affected by this incident,” said Capt. Joel Carse, sector commander for U.S. Coast Guard Sector Western Alaska & U.S. Arctic. “Maritime conditions in Alaska can be inherently dangerous. The U.S. Coast Guard and our partners are committed to a thorough investigation to fully understand what happened in order to prevent future tragedies like this from occurring. We encourage all mariners to take safety precautions when working on and around the water.”