Petty Officer 3rd Class April Blocker, a crewmember on the Coast Guard Cutter William Tate, secures the rope tied to the buoy Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014, on the William Tate in Philadelphia. The crewmembers of the William Tate was conducting buoy operations training, ensuring they followed all safety protocols. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Peter Hoey)