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April 1, 2024

Coast Guard suspends search for U.S. Marine off Luquillo, Puerto Rico

Coast Guard rescue crews suspended search efforts in support of local emergency response agencies for a 26-year-old U.S. Marine in Luquillo, Puerto Rico, Sunday. Still missing is Cpl. Samuel Wanjiru, a resident of Mass., who came into distress Wednesday afternoon in the beach area of “La Pared” in Luquillo, Puerto Rico. “We keep Cpl. Samuel Wanjiru and his family in our prayers, hoping they find strength and closure during this most difficult time,” said Capt. Jose E. Diaz, Coast Guard Sector San Juan commander. “The loss of life in Puerto Rico beaches during March has been quite surreal, including the loss of two servicemembers. I commend the efforts of all responders, who have done their utmost to find Cpl. Wanjiru and who have also responded to numerous cases this month resulting in dozens of lives saved, while also conducting efforts to prevent any further loss of life in our beaches. Unfortunately, we continue to face similar marine conditions and it’s imperative we remain ready and that beachgoers stay safe daily by monitoring weather advisories and heeding warning signs and red flag conditions to stay out of the water when necessary.”

April 1, 2024

Coast Guard rescues 6 boaters near Pavell Island, Texas

HOUSTON — The Coast Guard rescued six people from their overturned vessel near Pavell Island, Texas, Sunday.

Lt. j.g. Deborah King and Petty Officer 2nd Class Paul Vandenbosch stand for a photo following the successful completion of a Joint Rescue Sub-Center a SAR communication exercise with the Maritime Rescue and Coordination Center (MRCC) in Japan on Jan. 31, 2024, simulating scenarios involving distressed vessels. The exercise, spanning an hour, enabled both parties to assess their strengths and identify areas for improvement. These exercises fortified international SAR collaboration and enhanced JRSC Guam's preparedness to facilitate effective rescue operations across its 1.9 million square mile jurisdiction—the largest SAR responsibility zone of any U.S. Coast Guard sector. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

April 1, 2024

Uniting Across Seas: JRSC Guam's efforts in Search and Rescue

SANTA RITA, Guam — In 2023, in a relentless pursuit of excellence in maritime safety, the Joint Rescue Sub-Center Guam (JRSC) team once again showcased its commitment to complex and agile search and rescue (SAR) operations across the vast Western Pacific. This commitment is epitomized through their recent collaborative exercises with international SAR entities, marking a significant stride towards operational excellence and international cooperation. As JRSC Guam observes the anniversary of the creation of Rescue Coordination Centers (RCCs) on April 1, their innovative efforts and dedication have rightfully placed it as a nominee for the prestigious Geoff Pagels SAR Professional of the Year Award.

March 29, 2024

Santa Cruz safe water buoy to stay after public comment period

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. - Through the collaborative efforts of stakeholders and the positive engagement

A U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Borinquen helicopter aircrew forward-deployed to Operation Bahamas Turks and Caicos assists with the transfer of approximately 391 kilos of cocaine worth an estimated value of $7.5 million, March 26, 2024, at the Mayaguana Airport in The Bahamas. The illicit drugs were apprehended following a joint agency interdiction of a drug smuggling event on March 25, 2024 (U.S. Coast Guard courtesy photo)

March 29, 2024

Joint operation leads to cocaine seizure in Bahamas

MIAMI – U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Borinquen aircrews assisted the Royal Bahamas Police Force and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration with the transfer and disposition of approximately 391 kilos of cocaine worth an estimated value of $7.5 million, Tuesday, at the Mayaguana Airport in The Bahamas.

March 28, 2024

MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard to conduct honor run at Sullivan’s Island Lighthouse

(Click the hyperlink above to view the entire press release) CHARLESTON, S.C. — The Coast Guard is scheduled to conduct an honor run Saturday at Sullivan’s Island Lighthouse in Sullivan’s Island.

March 28, 2024

Coast Guard searches for U.S. Marine off Luquillo, Puerto Rico, cautions for life-threatening conditions in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands beaches

oast Guard cautions beachgoers and boaters of high-surf and life-threatening rip currents through the weekend in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands as search efforts continue Thursday, for a 26-year-old man in Luquillo, Puerto Rico. Still missing is Samuel Wanjiru, a U.S. Marine resident of Mass., who was visiting the island with his family, when he came into distress after going in the water Wednesday afternoon in the beach area of “La Pared” in Luquillo, Puerto Rico. The National Weather Service in San Juan. Puerto Rico has advised of High-Surf, Small-Craft and Life-Threatening Rip Current Advisories for eastern, northern, and western beaches in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands through the weekend.

Students and instructors perform a flight test during a training course at the Coast Guard Academy, New London, Conn, Feb 21, 2023. The Coast Guard Short Ranged Unmanned Aerial Systems (SR-UAS) program is designed to create designated pilots and integrate drone capabilities into various missions. (U.S. Coast Guard photograph by Petty Officer 3rd Class Matt Thieme)

March 27, 2024

Unmanned Systems Help Coast Guard Members Navigate the Future

U.S. Coast Guard leaders envision a future where Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) launched from Coast Guard cutters monitor air and surface contacts or fly autonomously inside large ships to inspect vessel tanks and other hazardous compartments.

March 27, 2024

Unified Command, Joint Information Center established for Key Bridge Response 2024

A Unified Command and Joint Information Center have been established in Baltimore Wednesday to coordinate response and disseminate information for the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse on Tuesday morning.

March 26, 2024

Coast Guard cutter sustains damage during transit into St. Marys River

Click the hyperlink above to view the entire press release. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Sea Dog (WPB 87373) sustained damage during the crew’s inbound transit from sea to the St. Marys River, Monday.