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9th District - Great Lakes

Welcome to the Coast Guard's 9th District, located in Cleveland.

The Coast Guard’s 9th District Headquarters in Cleveland is responsible for Coast Guard activities throughout the five Great Lakes, the Saint Lawrence Seaway and parts of the surrounding states including 6,700 miles of shoreline and 1,500 miles of the international border with Canada. For more information about the 9th District, visit our homepage at www.uscg.mil/d9.

LATEST 9TH DISTRICT NEWS

Sept. 23, 2024

Ohio-based U.S. Coast Guard Port Security Unit holds change of command ceremony

Jan. 25, 2024

Coast Guard Station Kenosha rescues dog from icy waters

Jan. 25, 2024

Coast Guard to conduct emergency response training with state, international partners

Jan. 23, 2024

Coast Guard rescues 9 from ice floe on Lake Erie

Nov. 27, 2023

Coast Guard to rename Sectors Buffalo, Sault Ste. Marie

Nov. 7, 2023

Tug crew frees American Courage, freighter that ran aground in St. Clair River

Nov. 7, 2023

Freighter American Courage runs aground in St. Clair River; shipping channel remains open

Oct. 24, 2023

Media Advisory: Media invited as Coast Guard establishes its first Junior ROTC unit in Great Lakes region at ASPIRA Business and Finance High School in Chicago

Oct. 17, 2023

MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard to hold remembrance for Chief Machinist Mate Cecil S. Canfield

Oct. 16, 2023

Coast Guard to host ‘Mission Mighty Mississippi’ family event in Rock Island

Sept. 29, 2023

Coast Guard delivering upgraded multi-mission helicopters to Air Station Detroit

Sept. 12, 2023

Coast Guard Searching for Missing Fisherman off Holland, Mich.

Sept. 3, 2023

Coast Guard rescues 1 from base of cliff near Erie, Pennsylvania

Aug. 29, 2023

Coast Guard rescues 3 from capsized vessel near Saxon Harbor, Wisconsin

Aug. 21, 2023

UPDATE: Coast Guard estimates approximately 1,500 gallons of diesel spilled

Aug. 15, 2023

Coast Guard conducting training exercise in the Straits of Mackinac

Aug. 4, 2023

UPDATE: Unified Command stands down after response to diesel spill on Lake Michigan

Aug. 3, 2023

UPDATE: Coast Guard, agencies continue response to diesel spill on Lake Michigan

Aug. 3, 2023

UPDATE: Coast Guard, partner agencies control pollution threat on Lake Michigan

Aug. 3, 2023

MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard to hold press briefing to discuss motor vessel Manitowoc diesel spill on Lake Michigan

Aug. 2, 2023

Coast Guard, agencies respond to diesel spill on Lake Michigan

July 25, 2023

Coast Guard, partner agencies to host environmental training exercise in Rogers City

July 20, 2023

Coast Guard Cutter Biscayne Bay (WTGB 104) Change of Command Ceremony

July 10, 2023

Coast Guard Cutter Neah Bay (WTGB 105) Change of Command Ceremony

June 23, 2023

Sector Sault Ste. Marie holds Change-of-Command Ceremony

Coast Guard 9th District News Release archives

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OTHER COAST GUARD NEWS

The Reservist - Official Publication of the Coast Guard Reserve

Coast Guard Retirees' Newsletter

Coast Guard Auxiliary News

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

PUBLIC AFFAIRS CONTACT INFORMATION

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AFTER HOURS
(216) 310-2608

U.S. Coast Guard Ninth District
Commander (de)
1240 East 9th St., Suite 2073
Cleveland, OH 44199

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As the weather gets colder, so does the water. Please remember to dress for the water temp and to always boat sober! #OpDryWater https://t.co/ONgKEAR4vq

RT @OpDryWater: During the winter months, it's common to see fewer boats on the water. It's wise to carry a radio, signal flares, and other…

RT @USCGAux: We love a good sunset!! Auxiliarist Matthew Thompson recently snapped this beautiful photo of US Coast Guard Air Station Det…

RT @USCG: Today, we celebrate 249 years of honor, courage, and commitment. Happy birthday to the United States Marine Corps! Semper Fi! #ha…

BZ #USCG STA Grand Haven on their swift response to a PIW, hanging onto a kayak approx. 300 yds offshore IVO Grand Haven River, #GrandHavenMI. STA arrived on scene and rescued the person. The person was transported to awaiting EMS at the station. #SAR https://t.co/SWPDFFPn7U

RT @NOAA_GLERL: A somber day in the Great Lakes, today marks the 49th anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald in Lake Superior.…

RT @OpDryWater: Data indicates that boaters with boater education are more prepared for potential risks. Therefore, we advise all boaters t…

BZ #USCG STA Bayfield after report received of a disabled 16' P/C w/ 1 POB IVO #SaxonHarbor #Wisconsin yesterday at 4:36 p.m. Distress phase entered due to poor comms via cell and deteriorating weather conditions #LakeSuperior STA crew arrived O/S and towed to Saxon Harbor. https://t.co/rOADyIo1sg

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(2/2) STA RB-S crew arrived O/S, transferred 3 adults and 4 children aboard then began dewatering the vessel with 2 adults still aboard. RB-S crew then took the vessel in tow to South Shore Yacht Club. #LakeMichigan Remember, get your free VSC w/ @USCGAux #BoatSafety #GreatLakes

(1/2) BZ #USCG STA Milwaukee after report received of a 21’ vessel T.O.W. by the ferry in #MilwaukeeHarbor The vessel had 5 adults and 4 children aboard, water was to their shoes, they lost all electronics to include lights but could see STA #Milwaukee https://t.co/rIZsK9YXjP

Last night, #USCG Sector Eastern Great Lakes received report of a 36’ Regal Commodore TOW, w/ 2 POB, near Unity Island, due to hitting an object. STA Buffalo and Erie Fire responded, arrived on scene and provided pumps for dewatering. Vsl was towed to Clearwater Marina. #Teamwork https://t.co/84puI0zGRL

(2/2) STA arrived on scene and reported 2 more disabled vessels. STA RBS placed the 22’ in tow to Sunlife Marina. STA RBS placed 29’ white cabin cruiser, w/ 2 POB, in tow to Erie Basin. Lake Erie Towing towed the third vessel, 25’ crown line, w/ 1 POB, to Smith Boys Marina. BZ! https://t.co/TZVFB5atr9

(1/2) Today, #USCG Sector Eastern Great Lakes received report from a 22’ blue bayliner w/ 5 POB IVO Bird Island Reef, who was disabled after hitting a rock. The vessel reported damage props and they were dragging anchor. STA Buffalo RBM and RBS diverted to assist.

Last night, #USCG Sector Detroit received report of a 27’ S/V w/ 2 POB, w/ PFDs, disabled and adrift IVO Au Sable Point, MI on Lake Huron. The S/V was heading into worsening sea conditions. STA Tawas launched, arrived and took the vessel in tow to Tawas State Dock. BZ! #SAR

Today, #USCG STA Sheboygan received report of a capsized kayak with 1 PIW, wearing PFD, unable to self rescue due to winds/seas. STA RBS launched, arrived on scene and rescued the 27 YOM. STA transported him and his kayak to Kiwanis Park in Sheboygan. BZ crew! #SAR https://t.co/Zmg2iNht19

(2/2) STA RB-M arrived O/S, rescued 2 PIWs. The other 6 kayakers were uncertain of making it back to shore given the weather; the RB-M took all 6 aboard. All 8 persons were taken to Cornucopia Marina and evaluated by EMS. Kayaks recovered. No medical concerns were reported.

(2/2) STA RB-M arrived O/S, rescued 2 PIWs. The other 6 kayakers were uncertain of making it back to shore given the weather; the RB-M took all 6 aboard. All 8 persons were taken to Cornucopia Marina and evaluated by EMS. Kayaks recovered. No medical concerns were reported.

(1/2) BZ #USCG STA Bayfield after report received of 2 capsized #Kayakers IVO Meyers Beach, WI. 2 PIWs were clinging to the reporting source’s kayak, in a group of 8 kayaks, and unable to get back into their own. STA Bayfield RB-M crew launched. #LakeSuperior #SAR https://t.co/6Hsdgt9GNE

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