Charleston Harbor pilots recently received recognition from the U.S. Coast Guard for their actions in rescuing a family from a sinking yacht in March 2025. The crew of the pilot launch Fort Moultrie responded to a distress call from the yacht, which had struck the Charleston jetties and was taking on water, successfully rescuing three people before the vessel sank. Four members and employees of the Charleston Branch Pilots Association were presented with Certificates of Merit for their pivotal role in the rescue.