17th District - Alaska

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 17th District, visit our homepage at www.uscg.mil/d17.

LATEST 17TH DISTRICT NEWS

Dec. 2, 2024

Coast Guard Cutter Healy to provide media interviews, public tours in Juneau, Alaska

Dec. 2, 2024

Coast Guard suspends search for multiple people near Couverden Point, Alaska

Dec. 1, 2024

Guard, Good Samaritans searching for multiple people near Couverden Point, Alaska

Nov. 15, 2024

Coast Guard Cutter Stratton returns to California following 110-day Arctic deployment

Nov. 12, 2024

CORRECTION: Coast Guard rescues 3 from the water near Kayak Island, Alaska

Nov. 12, 2024

Video Available: Coast Guard rescues 3 from the water near Kayak Island, Alaska

Nov. 7, 2024

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy crew and embarked science teams discover volcano-like underwater feature while conducting Arctic research

Oct. 29, 2024

U.S. Coast Guard, Canadian forces, international partners wrap-up Operation North Pacific Guard 2024 

Oct. 16, 2024

Vessel beset by weather departs Dutch Harbor, Alaska 

Oct. 8, 2024

Coast Guard Cutter Alex Haley crew returns from 75-day Arctic Ocean patrol

Oct. 1, 2024

U.S. Coast Guard encounters joint Chinese Coast Guard, Russian Border Guard patrol in Bering Sea

Sept. 16, 2024

U.S. Coast Guard encounters Russian naval vessels near Point Hope, Alaska

Aug. 16, 2024

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy arrives in Seattle following scientific research, onboard fire

Aug. 14, 2024

Media Availability: Coast Guard to host buoy tender event in Juneau, Alaska

Aug. 9, 2024

U.S. Coast Guard encounters Russian naval vessel near Aleutian Islands, Alaska

Aug. 7, 2024

Coast Guard Cutter Kimball returns home following Bering Sea deployment

Aug. 7, 2024

Coast Guard, Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation responding to flooding in Mendenhall Valley

July 19, 2024

Coast Guard Sector Southeast Alaska holds Change of Command ceremony

July 17, 2024

Coast Guard changes name of Coast Guard Sector Anchorage

July 15, 2024

Coast Guard Maritime Safety and Security Team (MSST) Seattle 91101 to conduct waterborne missions in Homer, Alaska

July 10, 2024

U.S. Coast Guard encounters People’s Republic of China military naval presence in Bering Sea

June 28, 2024

Coast Guard Air Station Sitka holds change of command ceremony

June 5, 2024

Coast Guard responds to deadly vessel collision near Wrangell, Alaska

June 4, 2024

Coast Guard rescues man from vessel fire near Chirikof Island, Alaska

May 28, 2024

U.S. Coast Guard Alaska Responds to Multitude of Cases over Weekend

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The Coast Guard Cutter Healy crew will be offering media interviews and public tours this week! Find out more here: https://t.co/WoVgzmBp1m https://t.co/av7uj0yYsf

(2/2) Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family, friends, and loved ones of the five missing individuals during this unimaginably difficult time. View the full press release here: https://t.co/Ldi21GV7hg

UPDATE #2 (1/2) After searching nearly 24 hours and covering over 108 sq. nautical miles, the Coast Guard has made the very difficult decision to suspended its search for the 5 missing people near Couverden Point, AK.

Update 1: We are continuing to search for the missing persons near Couverden Pt. USCGC Healy is on scene, and USCGC Douglas Denman is en route to assist. At this time, none of the missing persons have been located. Read the most recent release here: https://t.co/YqXSa4KwDj

Fantastic teamwork to everyone involved! Shoutout to @MXAKmedia, who maintained critical communications, when we weren’t able to contact the vessel. Your efforts significantly contributed to the positive outcome of this case.

(3/3) The aircrew hoisted and transported all three mariners to Kodiak with no reported injuries. @MXAKmedia @KmxtNews @kodiakmirror @KTOOpubmedia

(2/3) During the search, communication over VHF radio was lost due to a frequency discrepancy, but watchstanders at the Marine Exchange of Alaska were able to reestablish a connection with the mariners.

#RESCUE (1/3) A Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter aircrew from Air Station Kodiak rescued three people from a disabled vessel at risk of running aground in hazardous weather in Marmot Bay on Sunday. https://t.co/Sm0A6JF1NA

Combatting IUUF ensures fishers’ livelihoods are protected, fishing ports remain economically robust, and U.S. consumers are able to support an industry dedicated to long-term resource sustainability. Read more about our recent efforts  here: https://t.co/oMvHFy032o

What is IUUF? Illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing is the leading global maritime security threat. Up to 27 mil. tons of fish are caught illegally each year, accounting for 20-30% of global annual catch. Global losses are estimated as high as $23.5 billion per year. https://t.co/BkKs8RPj6u

@USCG , @FishOceansCAN & international partners wrap-up Northern Pacific counter Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing patrol, Operation North Pacific Guard 2024. Full press release here: https://t.co/0ePWH4cQCW

IUU Fishing is detrimental to long-term, stable national security, international relations, and global economics. International partnerships maximize the impact of collective counter-IUU Fishing enforcement efforts and promote the rule of law at sea. https://t.co/zp2rky1aZ1

#MEDEVAC (2/2) The vessel remains adrift, but arrangements are being made to recover it. The helicopter crew, responding from Air Station Kodiak, consisted of Lt. Matt McCammon, Lt. Kyle Jackson, Petty Officer 2nd Class Jack Canfield, and Petty Officer 3rd Class Gabe Davila. https://t.co/g0ZhKeH073

#MEDEVAC (1/2) A Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk crew hoisted a man and his cat in the Kennedy Entrance this morning. The man was drifting towards the Barron Islands, beset by weather and unable to sail. The Coast Guard responded after receiving his mayday call on VHF channel 16. https://t.co/Z8IU6Jk0WM

#FINAL Pan Viva weighed anchor and was cleared to return to sea. Pan viva is en route to its next port of call. Responders have stood down.

#UPDATE Pan Viva will evaluate weighing anchor later this afternoon as weather subsides. CGC Stratton (WMSL 752) and a tug from Dutch Harbor will be on scene to assist.

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