Sea Tow Central New Jersey

10/31/2026

Captains Log – Episode 3- How the App Helps

10/28/2026

When you need a boost.

10/26/2026

More fishing. Less worrying.

10/24/2026

🚨 MAYDAY IN THE BREAKERS: SEA TOW CENTRAL NEW JERSEY RESPONDS TO VESSEL IN DISTRESS 🚨

Barnegat Inlet | October 24, 2026

Today at approximately 11:29 AM, Sea Tow Central New Jersey was dispatched to assist a vessel that had lost power in the vicinity of Barnegat Inlet.

Captain Joe responded aboard the Sea Tow Sea Cat, while Captain Walt responded aboard the Sea Tow RHIB.

While en route, responding crews received an urgent update that the disabled vessel had drifted outside Barnegat Inlet and was now stranded on the bar, south of the sea buoys, in heavy breaking surf.

Recognizing the rapidly deteriorating situation, U.S. Coast Guard Station Barnegat Light was alerted.

As Captain Walt proceeded through Barnegat Inlet aboard the Sea Tow RHIB, the disabled vessel's operator transmitted a MAYDAY, fearing the vessel was about to capsize in the breakers.

With time running out and the vessel in immediate danger, Captain Walt maneuvered the Sea Tow RHIB through the breaking surf in an effort to reach the distressed vessel before it was overwhelmed.

Both vessels were taking breaking waves on their beams as Captain Walt worked to establish a towline under extremely challenging conditions.

Despite the dangerous surf and limited time to act, a towline was successfully passed and secured. The disabled vessel was then pulled clear of the breakers and into safer water.

Once outside the breakers, it was determined that the vessel had taken on more than a foot of water. Dewatering pumps were immediately placed into service to control the flooding and the operator was transferred to the Sea Tow Rhib for safety.

The vessel was subsequently towed to Lighthouse Marina in Barnegat Light, where a post-incident boarding was conducted. The vessel's intended final destination was Baltic Marina in Waretown.

⚓ A TEAM EFFORT WHEN SECONDS MATTER

Sea Tow Central New Jersey would like to recognize the dedication, professionalism, and coordinated efforts of our responding captains and all agencies that responded to assist during this potentially life-threatening incident.

We extend our appreciation to U.S. Coast Guard Station Barnegat Light and all responding agencies for their commitment to protecting lives on the water.

Incidents like this serve as a powerful reminder of just how quickly conditions can turn dangerous around Barnegat Inlet. A routine mechanical failure can escalate into a life-threatening emergency in a matter of minutes, particularly when a disabled vessel is pushed into breaking surf.

Today's incident was more than a routine towing operation. It was a race against time to prevent a potentially catastrophic outcome.

At Sea Tow Central New Jersey, our crews train, prepare, and respond because when boaters find themselves in trouble, experience, teamwork, and decisive action matter.

Proud of our crews. Grateful for our first-response partners. Committed to keeping our waterways safe.

⚓ Sea Tow Central New Jersey
Standing Ready When It Matters Most.

10/23/2026

Underway.

10/20/2026

Faster assistance, through the Sea Tow App.

10/18/2026

On the line.

10/15/2026

Whether you’re ready to winterize or it’s time for midseason maintenance ⏰

- One year of Sea Tow Gold Card membership 
- 100-Hour Engine Service Kit for Yamaha, Mercury, MerCruiser, Suzuki, and Honda. 

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10/14/2026

24/7. Captain on duty.

10/13/2026

🚨 ATTENTION, MARINERS! 🚨
Well, folks, this is something we’ve been waiting for ALL SUMMER! 🚤⚓

While this is great news, we anticipate this could be a lengthy project. At this point, it remains unclear whether the channel will be marked in time for the fall fishing season. Until then it is still recommended to use OYSTER CREEK CHANNEL.

We don’t have any additional details regarding the project just yet, but rest assured, we’re looking into it!
As soon as we have more information, we’ll pass it along!
⚓ Sea Tow Central New Jersey
Keeping our boating community informed and safe!

NJDOT News -- Double Creek State Channel emergency dredging project to begin this week in Barnegat Inlet, Ocean County. Read more: https://bit.ly/4ihVL0Z

10/12/2026

Captain’s Log – Episode 2- Most Common Call

10/07/2026

⚠️ MARINERS ALERT – OYSTER CREEK CHANNEL ⚠️

🌊 As if the recent nor’easter wasn’t enough!

🚧 Starting today, October 7, 2026, the Dredge Montgomery is operating between Green Markers 41 and 37 in Oyster Creek Channel.

⚓ IMPORTANT NAVIGATION ALERT:

🚨 ALL VESSELS MUST PASS NORTH OF THE DREDGE! Equipment and dredge pipelines are positioned to the south.

🐢 SLOW SPEED – NO WAKE!

⚠️ Use extreme caution and give dredging crews plenty of room.

📻 VHF Communications:

* Contact: Channels 16 or 13
* Working Channel: 11

⚓ Sea Tow Central New Jersey reminds everyone to stay alert and navigate safely!

10/07/2026

⚠️ MARINERS ALERT – OYSTER CREEK CHANNEL ⚠️

🌊 As if the recent nor’easter wasn’t enough!

🚧 Starting today, October 7, 2026, the Dredge Montgomery is operating between Green Markers 41 and 37 in Oyster Creek Channel.

🚨 ALL VESSELS MUST PASS NORTH OF THE DREDGE! Equipment and dredge pipelines are positioned to the south.

🐢 SLOW SPEED – NO WAKE!

⚠️ Use extreme caution and give dredging crews plenty of room.

📻 VHF Communications:

* Contact: Channels 16 or 13
* Working Channel: 11

⚓ Sea Tow Central New Jersey reminds everyone to stay alert and navigate safely!

10/03/2026

🌊 2026 NOR’EASTER RECOVERY UPDATE 🌊

It’s been a minute since we posted an update on our recovery efforts following the 2026 Nor’easter — but our crews haven’t stopped.

North, South, East and West, our crews have been on the move.

We’ve recovered vessels that were completely sunk, boats stuck in lifts, vessels washed ashore, and boats displaced by the storm — all while continuing to serve our Sea Tow members with their everyday, “normal” requests for assistance.

The cleanup and recovery efforts continue, and Sea Tow Central New Jersey is here to help.

If your boat sustained storm damage, is sunk, grounded, displaced, or simply needs assistance, give us a call.

📞 609-660-7777

Sea Tow Central New Jersey
Built to Respond. Sea Tow Central New Jersey
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10/03/2026

🌊 2026 NOR’EASTER RECOVERY UPDATE 🌊

It’s been a minute since we posted an update on our recovery efforts following the 2026 Nor’easter — but our crews haven’t stopped.

North, South, East and West, our crews have been on the move.

We’ve recovered vessels that were completely sunk, boats stuck in lifts, vessels washed ashore, and boats displaced by the storm — all while continuing to serve our Sea Tow members with their everyday, “normal” requests for assistance.

The cleanup and recovery efforts continue, and Sea Tow Central New Jersey is here to help.

If your boat sustained storm damage, is sunk, grounded, displaced, or simply needs assistance, give us a call.

📞 609-660-7777

Sea Tow Central New Jersey
Built to Respond.

09/28/2026

09/28/2026

Here’s a quick snapshot of just a few of the many vessel recoveries our Sea Tow Central New Jersey crews have completed over the past 2 days.

The recent storm and coastal flooding took a toll on boats throughout our area—vessels breaking free, washing ashore, becoming stranded, and sustaining damage.

If your vessel suffered storm damage or ended up somewhere it shouldn’t be, we’re here to help. Our crews have the equipment and experience to safely recover your vessel and help prevent further damage.

📞 Sea Tow Central New Jersey: 609-660-7777

Standing by and built to respond. 💛⚓

09/27/2026

Today, our Sea Tow Central New Jersey crew—Capt. Walt, Deckhand Bill, and Joe—utilized Sea Tow 41 to respond to Long Beach Township for a vessel that had broken free from its lift.

The vessel had drifted and become pinned against the windward side of a neighboring boat lift, causing damage to the lift and another vessel.

Thanks to the quick actions and teamwork of our crew, they were able to safely extricate the adrift vessel and help minimize additional damage to the neighboring lift and boat.

Another example of why having experienced crews ready to respond makes a difference when conditions turn challenging.

Stay tuned for more photos from today’s numerous operations.

⚓ Sea Tow Central New Jersey — Built to Respond.

09/27/2026

Today, our Sea Tow Central New Jersey crew—Capt. Walt, Deckhand Bill, and Joe—utilized Sea Tow 41 to respond to Long Beach Township for a vessel that had broken free from its lift.

The vessel had drifted and become pinned against the windward side of a neighboring boat lift, causing damage to the lift and another vessel.

Thanks to the quick actions and teamwork of our crew, they were able to safely extricate the adrift vessel and help minimize additional damage to the neighboring lift and boat. The vessel was safely transported to Key Harbor Marina for emergency haul out.

Another example of why having experienced crews ready to respond makes a difference when conditions turn challenging.

Stay tuned for more photos from today’s numerous operations.

⚓ Sea Tow Central New Jersey — Built to Respond.