17th District 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

Sept. 18, 2023

US Coast Guard cutter provides presence during Russian military exercise in Bering Sea

Sept. 13, 2023

Coast Guard, Navy conduct pollution response exercises near Seward, Alaska

Sept. 11, 2023

Coast Guard rescues plane crash survivor in Alaska

Sept. 5, 2023

Coast Guard Cutter Alex Haley returns to homeport after 57-day patrol in Arctic Ocean, Bering Sea

Sept. 1, 2023

Coast Guard rescues 18 people from grounded boat near Valdez, Alaska

Aug. 28, 2023

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

Aug. 26, 2023

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy, National Science Foundation embark on Arctic Ocean mission

Aug. 22, 2023

MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard Arctic icebreaker moors in Kodiak, will host interviews

Aug. 17, 2023

Coast Guard Maritime Safety and Security Team (MSST) Seattle 91101 ceases waterborne missions in vicinity of Kodiak, Alaska

Aug. 14, 2023

Media Availability: Coast Guard to conduct Buoy Tender Olympics in Juneau, Alaska

Aug. 3, 2023

Coast Guard Cutter Cypress holds change of command ceremony

Aug. 1, 2023

Coast Guard rescues man from vessel taking on water in Juneau, Alaska

Aug. 1, 2023

Coast Guard changes name of Coast Guard Sector Juneau

Aug. 1, 2023

Media Advisory: Coast Guard Cutter Cypress to hold change-of-command ceremony

July 21, 2023

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

July 19, 2023

Media Availability: Coast Guard Maritime Safety and Security Team (MSST) Seattle 91101 deploys to Alaska

July 18, 2023

Coast Guard Cutter Aspen arrives at new homeport in Homer, Alaska, following major maintenance availability

July 17, 2023

Media Availability: Coast Guard icebreaker scheduled to visit Seward, open for public tours

July 15, 2023

Coast Guard Sector Anchorage holds change of command ceremony

July 11, 2023

Coast Guard medevacs master from tug near Zarembo Island, Alaska

July 3, 2023

Coast Guard responds to airplane crash near Old Harbor, Kodiak, Alaska

June 26, 2023

Coast Guard member meritoriously advanced during ceremony in Homer, Alaska

June 23, 2023

Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak holds change of command ceremony

June 21, 2023

Coast Guard greets Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force in Bering Sea and Unalaska

June 18, 2023

Coast Guard suspends search for overdue boater near Kake, Alaska

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Proceedings - The Coast Guard Journal of Safety & Security at Sea

Seventeenth District PA Contact

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(907) 463-2065

After Hours
(907) 463-2065

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

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The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Douglas Denman crew patrolling Tarr Inlet in Glacier Bay National Park! https://t.co/GrQYcBCCe1

#USCG Air Station Sitka crews recently completed their annual standardization visit with USCG Aviation Training Center members! The training opportunity ensures operations and training programs align with fleet standards. https://t.co/UmzFUUQCG6

NGA released a warning advising mariners of Russian missile operations in the Bering Sea, including within the US EEZ south of St. Lawrence Island, until Sept. 24. They are within international waters and not in violation of international laws. A #USCG cutter remains on scene. https://t.co/KnScve3FNq

The Coast Guard Cutter Alex Haley (WMEC 39) and its crew returned to its homeport of Kodiak following a successful 57-day patrol in the Arctic Ocean and Bering Sea, Monday. Read the full press release here: https://t.co/UFmwMwOwKZ https://t.co/UPZ6NnKDhC

#UPDATE: All phone lines are fully functional

Another successful rescue in the books! Coast Guard crews from Kodiak, Cordova, and Valdez rescued 18 people from a grounded vessel last night. Check out the full story here: https://t.co/2s4SmWjADZ https://t.co/lyOcQRBqSW

Phone communications are currently disrupted at USCG District 17 and Sector Southeast AK command centers. For emergencies, please contact Sector Anchorage at 907-428-4100 until full connection is restored. Alerts and status updates are also being broadcast on VHF ch. 16.

RT @NPS_Monterey: NPS researchers, @DIU_x partners, onboard @USCG icebreaker Healy for a 7-week excursion into the #Arctic Circle to study…

RT @USCGPACAREA: More : https://t.co/YQnRJorL8l https://t.co/kJQw2QxQUM 📷: Petty Officer 3rd Class Briana Carter, Petty Officer 1st Class…

RT @USCGPACAREA: Let's go to the Arctic! The @USCG Cutter Healy & scientists have been busy in the Beaufort Sea. Working with Office of Na…

After more than 100 boardings and 1,300 man hours patrolling the Alaskan coast, the hard-working crews at USCG Marine Safety and Security Team Seattle (91101) are ending their increased operations in the waters near Kodiak. Read the full release here: https://t.co/2jDSKTK9hN https://t.co/7xoIzZqvV8

A change of command ceremony was held aboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Cypress while the cutter was moored in Kodiak. Full press release can be found here: https://t.co/yky3gkRmo4 https://t.co/BcSYTujLUI

U.S. Coast Guard Station Juneau rescued a mariner this morning after his vessel began taking on water in the Gastineau Channel. https://t.co/oP6yx9jfUL https://t.co/SSTIiyfwKm

We are excited to be working with our partners in Canada during Operation North Pacific Guard! This year’s op includes officers from the Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Canadian Coast Guard, and U.S. Coast Guard. https://t.co/SN2MwqYTCT

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf crew participated in a beach clean-up, and boating safety engagement at the town boat harbor in Kotzebue, Friday. Crewmembers also played sport games, and ran in the community color run! https://t.co/DYO7spwFX5

The Coast Guard is scheduled to conduct waterborne operations in the Kodiak vicinity throughout July and August. To read the full press release, click here: https://t.co/CLZ3GlL401 https://t.co/EXwChqm4o7

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