HEADQUARTERS

Dec. 21, 2023

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star departs Australia, en route to Antarctica

HOBART, Australia — U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB 10) and crew departed Hobart, Wednesday, after a four-day port call in Hobart and an earlier port call in Sydney, to begin the journey across the Southern Ocean en route to Antarctica in support of Operation Deep Freeze 2024. While in Hobart and Sydney, the crew hosted tours aboard the Polar Star for guests from the U.S. Embassy including U.S. Ambassador for Australia Caroline Kennedy and members from the Australian government, Australian Navy, Tasmanian government, local industry partners, and local schools and universities.

Dec. 20, 2023

VIDEO RELEASE: Coast Guard rescues 2 after vessel sinks 34 miles offshore Charleston

CHARLESTON, S.C. — A Coast Guard Air Station Savannah helicopter crew rescued two men, Tuesday, after their 30-foot fishing vessel capsized 34 miles offshore of Charleston.

Dec. 20, 2023

Media Availability: US Coast Guard Cutter Seneca to return home following 60-day patrol in the Western Caribbean Sea and Eastern Pacific Ocean

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Seneca (WMEC 906) is scheduled to return to their home port in Portsmouth, Friday, following a 60-day deployment to the Western Caribbean Sea and Eastern Pacific Ocean. WHO: Capt. James McCormack, Seneca’s commanding officer, and Seneca’s crew WHAT: Seneca and crew members return home after completing 60-day patrol in the Western Caribbean Sea and Eastern Pacific Ocean WHERE: Coast Guard Base Portsmouth, 4000 Coast Guard Blvd., Portsmouth, VA, 23703 WHEN: Friday, 10 a.m., Dec. 22, 2023

Dec. 20, 2023

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Active returns home after counternarcotics patrol in Eastern Pacific Ocean

PORT ANGELES, Wash. – U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Active and crew returned to its home port, Tuesday, after a 57-day patrol in support of Joint Interagency Task Force-South’s (JIATF-S) counternarcotics campaign in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. Active and crew routinely deploys to this region in effort to disrupt transnational criminal organizations specifically in pursuit of illegal trafficking of narcotics. Equipped with two boats and an MH-65E helicopter from Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron (HITRON), Active and crew met a variety of mission demands.

Dec. 20, 2023

MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard partners with Red Cross to give recruits home for the holidays

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Dec. 20, 2023

U.S. Coast Guard conducts stakeholder meeting on M/V Voyager

SANTA RITA, Guam — In response to the grounding of the motor vessel Voyager, a 116-foot Indonesian-flagged ship, adjacent to Piti Channel in Typhoon Mawar on May 24, 2023, the U.S. Coast Guard, under the leadership of Capt. Nicholas Simmons, the commander of U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam and the Captain of the Port (COTP), has taken decisive action to protect Guam's waterways. By late November, the operation successfully recovered approximately 51,000 gallons of fuel oil mixture, around four cubic yards of oiled debris, and various hazardous substances from the M/V Voyager, prioritizing environmental safety and the likelihood of operational success. The U.S. Coast Guard team is continuing discussions with partners to advocate for the removal of the vessel from its current location. "Our top priorities are ensuring the safety of our waterways and safeguarding the environment. We have carefully considered our options and have decided to leave the vessel in its current location for the time being, given the situation's complexities," said Capt. Simmons.

Dec. 18, 2023

Coast Guard rescues kayaker off Bradenton Beach

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Dec. 18, 2023

U.S. Coast Guard, Yap strengthen ties through key leader engagement, site visit

COLONIA, Yap — In a demonstration of continued cooperation, U.S. Coast Guard personnel completed a key leader engagement and site visit in Yap from Dec. 10 to 12, 2023.  This visit, led by Capt. Nick Simmons, commander of U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam (CGFM/SG) and the Compact of Free Association (COFA) team, highlighted the enduring partnership and mutual respect between the U.S. Coast Guard and the Yapese community. Notable Events: - Strengthening U.S. Coast Guard-Yap relations through high-level engagements. - Recognition of the historical and ongoing cooperation between the U.S. Coast Guard and Yap. Future Support and Initiatives: - Intent to conduct a Safe Boating Workshop in Yap, aligning with initiatives in Pohnpei and Chuuk. - Participation in Yap Day 2024 celebrations, enhancing community engagement. - Ongoing U.S. Coast Guard recruiting opportunities at the FSM Fisheries and Maritime Institute and across the FSM.

Dec. 17, 2023

Coast Guard responds to distressed vessels overnight in Tampa Bay area

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Dec. 15, 2023

PHOTO RELEASE: Coast Guard rescues man aboard vessel taking on water near Ponce Inlet

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Coast Guard rescued a man aboard a sailing vessel, Thursday, after their vessel began taking on water near Ponce Inlet, Florida.