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July 9, 2024

Coast Guard begins reopening ports and waterways following Hurricane Beryl

Following waterway assessments and coordination with federal, state, and local partners, the Captain of the Port (COTP) Houston-Galveston has set Port Condition Recovery, Tuesday, for the ports of Houston, Texas City, Galveston, and Freeport, and the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway from the Colorado Locks east to High Island Bridge.

July 9, 2024

Coast Guard locates, rescues missing mother off Cedar Key

CLEARWATER, Fla. — Coast Guard crews rescued a missing mother, Tuesday, after a coastal thunderstorm separated her from her husband and child while paddleboarding off Cedar Key.

From left, U.S. Coast Guard Lt. Christopher Clark, Capt. Jason Ingram, and Lt. Bradford Long pose for a photo at the conclusion of a change of command ceremony for Sentinel-class fast response cutter USCGC William Trump (WPC 1111), July 3, 2024, in Key West, Florida.

July 9, 2024

Coast Guard Cutter William Trump holds change of command ceremony

Lt. Christopher Clark relieved Lt. Bradford Long as commanding officer of Coast Guard Cutter William Trump (WPC-1111), Wednesday, during a change of command ceremony at Coast Guard Sector Key West.

July 8, 2024

Coast Guard responds to impacts of Hurricane Beryl

HOUSTON — In response to the impacts of Hurricane Beryl across Eastern Texas, United States Coast

July 8, 2024

MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Coast Guard Sector Boston to conduct change-of-command ceremony

BOSTON — Coast Guard Sector Boston is scheduled to conduct a change-of-command ceremony Friday at Base Boston. The change-of-command ceremony marks a transfer of total responsibility and authority from one individual to another. It is a time-honored military tradition conducted before the assembled crew, as well as honored guests and dignitaries, to formally demonstrate the continuity of the authority within a command... click here to read more.

July 7, 2024

Coast Guard suspends search for one boater missing near Galveston, Texas

HOUSTON - The Coast Guard suspended its active search, Saturday evening, for one missing boater in

July 7, 2024

PHOTO RELEASE: Coast Guard rescues 5 after vessel capsizes 11 miles off Mayport

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A Coast Guard Station Mayport boat crew rescued five people, Sunday, after their 24-foot vessel capsized 11 miles offshore Mayport.

The National Hurricane Center graphic for Tropical Storm Beryl, released at 1300Z 06 JUL 2024. The graphic shows the projected path of Tropical Storm Beryl as it moves along in the Gulf of Mexico.

July 6, 2024

Coast Guard urges preparedness ahead of Tropical Storm Beryl

Editor's Note: Click here to download video.The Coast Guard is preparing and will respond to impacts

The Coast Guard Cutter Eagle sails from Norfolk, Virginia, to Boston, June 12, 2017. The Eagle is a 295-foot barque sailing vessel used to train Coast Guard Academy cadets in the historic aspects of sailing, leadership, navigation and teamwork. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Auxiliarist David Lau/Released)

July 5, 2024

US Coast Guard Cutter Eagle to visit Hamilton, Bermuda

HAMILTON, Bermuda — U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle (WIX 327) will be making a port-of-call in Hamilton from Sunday, July 7 until Wednesday, July 10. Eagle is currently scheduled to moor at piers 5 and 6 in downtown Hamilton. Free public tours will be available at the following dates and times: • Sunday (12 p.m. to 4 p.m.) • Monday (10 a.m. to 7 p.m.) • Tuesday (10 a.m. to 7 p.m.)

A Coast Guard Air Station Borinquen MH-60T Jayhawk helicopter aircrew hoisted a 35-year-old woman, who became stranded after falling off the rocks and sustaining and ankle injury on Tórtolos Beach in Culebra, Puerto Rico, July 4, 2024. The woman was transported to the local airport in Culebra, where awaiting emergency medical personnel received and transported her to a local medical facility. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

July 5, 2024

Coast Guard aircrew rescues injured woman from Tórtolos Beach in Culebra, Puerto Rico

A Coast Guard aircrew working with local Emergency Management personnel rescued an injured woman from Tórtolos Beach in Culebra, Puerto Rico, Thursday. Rescued is a 35-year-old woman who became stranded at the beach after falling off the rocks and sustaining an ankle injury.