U.S. Coast Guard Arctic (formerly District 17)

Based in Juneau, Anchorage and Kodiak, Alaska.

We serve and safeguard the public, protect the environment and its resources, and defend the Nation’s interests in the Alaskan maritime region. For more information about the Arctic District, visit our homepage at www.uscg.mil/d17.

LATEST ARCTIC DISTRICT NEWS

Aug. 4, 2025

Coast Guard rescues 4 people from sinking vessel in Gulf of Alaska

Aug. 1, 2025

Court Imposes Over $1 Million in Civil Penalties on Fishing Companies and Manager for Oil Discharges into Coastal Alaskan Waters

Aug. 1, 2025

Media Availability: Coast Guard Cutter Storis to provide media ride-along in Juneau, Alaska

July 26, 2025

U.S. Coast Guard responds to Chinese Research Vessel off Alaska

July 22, 2025

Coast Guard national security cutter returns to California following 121-day Bering Sea patrol

July 11, 2025

Coast Guard Arctic District holds Change of Command ceremony in Juneau, Alaska

July 11, 2025

Coast Guard Cutter Blacktip (WPB 87326) arrives at new homeport in Valdez, Alaska

July 3, 2025

Coast Guard District 17 renamed to U.S. Coast Guard Arctic District

July 3, 2025

Media Advisory: Coast Guard to hold Arctic District change of command ceremony in Juneau, Alaska

June 25, 2025

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy departs Seattle for months-long Arctic deployment

June 24, 2025

UPDATE 3: Coast Guard responds to vessel fire offshore Adak, Alaska

June 9, 2025

UPDATE 2: Coast Guard responds to vessel fire offshore Adak, Alaska

June 6, 2025

Coast Guard Cutter Alex Haley holds change of command ceremony

June 6, 2025

Correction: Update: Coast Guard responds to vessel fire offshore Adak, Alaska

June 6, 2025

Update: Coast Guard responds to vessel fire offshore Adak, Alaska

June 4, 2025

CORRECTION: Coast Guard responds to vessel fire offshore Adak, Alaska

June 4, 2025

Coast Guard responds to vessel fire offshore Adak, Alaska

April 30, 2025

Coast Guard Cutter Liberty, final Island-Class cutter, decommissioned after over 35 years of service

April 16, 2025

Coast Guard Cutter Mustang decommissioned after nearly 40 years of service

April 3, 2025

Coast Guard commissions Coast Guard Cutter John Witherspoon (WPC 1158) in Kodiak, Alaska

March 31, 2025

MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Coast Guard to commission Coast Guard Cutter John Witherspoon (WPC 1158) in Kodiak, Alaska

March 21, 2025

Coast Guard Cutter Naushon decommissioned after nearly 40 years of service

Feb. 7, 2025

Coast Guard ends search for missing aircraft near Nome, Alaska

Feb. 7, 2025

Coast Guard national security cutter returns to California following a 130-day Bering Sea patrol

Feb. 7, 2025

Media Availability: Coast Guard, partner agencies to hold virtual press briefing for missing aircraft near Nome, Alaska

PUBLIC AFFAIRS CONTACT INFORMATION

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(907) 463-2065

AFTER HOURS
(907) 463-2065

U.S. Coast Guard Arctic District
Commander (de)
709 W. 9th St., Rm. 701
P.O. Box 25517
Juneau, AK 99802

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Welcome to Alaska, USCGC Storis! This one-of-a-kind icebreaker is transiting the Inside Passage en route to Juneau for its upcoming commissioning. Did you know: Storis is the first polar icebreaker acquired in over 25 years? #USCG #Storis #ArcticPresence #ForceDesign2028 https://t.co/Gwa0B8VMDa

RT @NWSAnchorage: A Tsunami Watch is in effect for much of the Southcentral coastline. If you're in the watch area, stay tuned for informat…

#BREAKING USCG responded to a China-flagged research ship on the U.S. Extended Continental Shelf (ECS) in the U.S. Arctic ~333mi N of Utqiagvik, AK. The U.S. has exclusive rights to conserve and manage the living and non-living resources of its ECS. https://t.co/mtfmBjZALU

#BREAKING USCG is responding to NWS Tsunami Warning for portions of AK. Heed warnings of NWS and local officials. USCG evacuating personnel from Base Kodiak to higher ground & launched 2 ready aircrews. More: https://t.co/IjMPhuRrTo https://t.co/ZOlnQ9WVBd

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Coast Guard District 17 has been renamed to U.S. Coast Guard Arctic District. All #USCG Districts have been renamed from numerical to geographic designators under Force Design 2028 to indicate more accurately the regions they serve and represent. Full release below:

#UPDATE 5 USCG concluded response to a fire onboard the Morning Midas which sank ~450 mi SW of Adak Monday. No injuries or visible signs of pollution. 2 vessels on scene monitoring area with pollution response equipment with another en route. Read more: https://t.co/Nee90erdyk https://t.co/SSSb1nwVii

#UPDATE 4 Yesterday, tug Garth Foss took over the tow of the Morning Midas (350 mi SW Adak) & is controlling vessel’s movement awaiting arrival of long-range towing vessel in about a week. No signs of smoke, flames, flooding, or pollution. https://t.co/8aCwQgjVqn

#UPDATE 3: Vessel approx. 220 mi south of Adak, drifting NE at 1.8 mph. Tug Gretchen Dunlap arrived on scene today & began assessments. 2 additional vessels scheduled to arrive within 2 weeks. No signs of pollution. 📸 From yesterday More: https://t.co/Z7YAe9JsK1 https://t.co/eh6vw1Iy5V https://t.co/hXJIDds6mU

#UPDATE 2 - Vessel is approx. 340 mi SW of Adak. - Wednesday overflight confirmed vessel still on fire, no visible indication it’s taking on water. - Zodiac Maritime coordinating to send salvage team for assessments. 📸 From Wednesday Press Release: https://t.co/SBVLX7MlHs https://t.co/kNzAzAYpw6 https://t.co/bZnkENfdS5

#UPDATE 1: All 22 crew members evacuated the ship onto a liferaft & were rescued by the vessel Cosco Hellas crew. USCG working with vessel parent company, Zodiac Maritime, to coordinate vessel recovery efforts. 📸 were taken yesterday. Press Release: https://t.co/UNQZfYVoUo https://t.co/tFGnIlqBYW https://t.co/JD8PxrUfGh

#BREAKING (2/2) Updates will be provided on X as the situation develops. Please direct overnight media inquiries to uscgalaska@uscg.mil

#BREAKING (1/2) USCG responding to fire onboard 600ft cargo ship Morning Midas with 22 people aboard 300 mi SW of Adak - No reported injuries - Ship’s crew actively fighting fire - 3 vessels on scene to assist - USCG aircrews en route to Adak - USCG Cutter en route to the area

The Coast Guard District 17 Command Center in Juneau is experiencing a phone outage. If you’re unable to reach them, call (206) 815-6884.

The Coast Guard District 17 Alaska command center's primary phone number, (907) 463-2000, is back to full functionality for all users.

The Coast Guard Sector Southeast Alaska command center is continuing to work through the ongoing Southeast Alaska phone outages. If you or anyone you know can’t contact the Sector SEAK command center at their primary #: 907-463-2980, they can be reached at 206-815-6563.

The Coast Guard's District 17 Alaska command center is continuing to work through the ongoing Southeast Alaska phone outage. If you or anyone you know needs to contact the Coast Guard District 17 command center, we can be reached at 1 (800) 478-5555.

#UPDATE Full connectivity has been restored. To contact the Alaska Coast Guard please call: Sector Southeast Alaska - (907) 463-2980 District 17 - (907) 463-2000

#UPDATE: Coast Guard Sector Southeast Alaska and D17 command centers are currently experiencing phone outages. To contact the Coast Guard in case of #emergency in Alaska please call: Sector Southeast: 206-815-6563 District 17: 206-815-6884

#UPDATE: Until connectivity is fully restored, please call 206-815-6563 to contact the Coast Guard in case of emergency in Southeast Alaska.

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