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May 22, 2024

MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard conducts safety inspections during National Safe Boating Week in Kemah, Texas

WHAT: Interviews on boating safety, a boat ride, and recreational boating safety inspections WHO: Coast Guard Station Houston boat crew, Coast Guard Auxiliary Division 6 commander WHEN: 9:30 a.m., Friday, May 24, 2024 WHERE: 555 Bradford Ave., Kemah, TX 77565

May 22, 2024

Federal, state agencies responding to contaminated wildlife and tar balls along the northern Oregon and southern Washington coasts

SEATTLE – Federal agencies along with Washington and Oregon state agencies are responding to a tar-like substance from an unknown source affecting a shoreline near Beards Hollow, Washington, and multiple birds in northern Oregon and southern Washington, Wednesday.

A migrant chug drifts in the waters after having its migrants onboard disembarked. The Coast Guard Cutter Willow sails in the background.

May 22, 2024

Coast Guard repatriates 31 migrants to Cuba

The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Paul Clark repatriated 31 migrants to Cuba, Wednesday, following multiple interdictions in the Florida Straits.

May 22, 2024

MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard to discuss boating safety, offer boat rides for National Safe Boating Week, Memorial Day weekend

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Coast Guard is scheduled to provide boating safety tips and offer boat rides, Friday, during National Safe Boating Week and ahead of Memorial Day weekend at Coast Guard Station Mayport.

May 21, 2024

Coast Guard relieves Seventh District Chaplain of duties

MIAMI — The Seventh Coast Guard District commander relieved Cmdr. Cristiano S. DeSousa, Seventh

May 21, 2024

MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard celebrates National Safe Boating Week in Corpus Christi, Texas

WHAT: National Safe Boating Week celebration at a Corpus Christi Hooks game WHO: Coast Guard Sector Corpus Christi members and Coast Guard members from surrounding units WHEN: 4 p.m., Wednesday, May 22, 2024 WHERE: Whataburger Field, 734 E Port Ave, Corpus Christi, TX 78401

A U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater MH-60 Jayhawk aircrew hoists a man from a disabled adrift vessel near Samana Cay, Bahamas, May 20, 2024. The individual was promptly given electrolytes and water and reported in good health. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Lt. Scott Kellerman)

May 21, 2024

Coast Guard aircrew locates, rescues 2 from disabled vessel off Samana Cay, Bahamas

MIAMI — Coast Guard aircrews located and rescued two missing boaters off the coast of Samana Cay,

May 20, 2024

Coast Guard, partner agencies end search for missing swimmer off Turtle Beach

CLEARWATER, Fla. — The Coast Guard and Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office ended the search for a missing swimmer offshore Turtle Beach, Monday, after his body was recovered.

May 20, 2024

Coast Guard urges preparedness during National Safe Boating Week

SEATTLE – In support of National Safe Boating Week, held from May 18 to 24, the Coast Guard urges all recreational boaters and recreational paddlers throughout the Pacific Northwest to exercise caution and become knowledgeable on water safety in preparation for the 2024 boating season.

May 20, 2024

MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Coast Guard Sector North Carolina to hold National Safe Boating Week media event

Coast Guard Sector North Carolina is scheduled to host a media event Thursday for National Safe Boating Week at Coast Guard Station Oak Island. National Safe Boating Week is an annual observance, the week prior to Memorial Day weekend, marking the launch of the Safe Boating Campaign, a national initiative encouraging boaters on best practices for a safe boating experience.