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Oct. 12, 2023

Coast Guard, partner agencies stop illegal charter operations off Treasure Island

CLEARWATER, Fla. — A Coast Guard law enforcement team terminated an illegal charter operating in

Oct. 11, 2023

U.S. Coast Guard medevacs man from cruise ship near Cat Island, Bahamas

MIAMI — The U.S. Coast Guard medevaced a 74-year-old man from a cruise ship 15 miles east of Cat

Oct. 11, 2023

U.S. Coast Guard reopens commercial ports in wake of Typhoon Bolaven

SANTA RITA, Guam – In a swift response to the passage of Typhoon Bolaven, the U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP) has officially reopened the crucial commercial ports of Guam, Rota, and Saipan. This decision, effective at noon on Oct. 11, 2023, follows meticulous assessments conducted by our dedicated crews and trusted partners.

Oct. 10, 2023

Coast Guard rescues diver at sea off Anclote Key

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Oct. 10, 2023

U.S. Coast Guard servicemembers participate in Pacific Partnership 2023

ALAMEDA, Calif. — Pacific Partnership returned this summer featuring servicemembers of the U.S. Coast Guard to support mission stops in Vietnam, Philippines, and Malaysia.

Oct. 10, 2023

Coast Guard urges boaters to adhere to safety zone established for Bonnie G response in St. Thomas

The Coast Guard is urging boaters, Tuesday, to adhere to the safety zone established for the Bonnie G response in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands.   “It is of the utmost importance for boaters and vessel traffic to adhere to the safety zone that was established by the Coast Guard, Friday, for the duration of this response,” said Lt. Cmdr. Brian Dochterman, Incident Command deputy for the Bonnie G response. “This is an active and complex working site and things could potentially become more complicated. We need commercial and recreational boaters to remain clear of this area for their safety and the safety of response crews working the site.”  

Oct. 10, 2023

U.S. Coast Guard recovers remaining evidence from Titan submersible

WASHINGTON – Marine safety engineers with the Coast Guard’s Marine Board of Investigation (MBI) recovered and transferred remaining Titan submersible debris and evidence from the North Atlantic Ocean seafloor , Oct. 4.

Oct. 9, 2023

Coast Guard responds to demasted schooner near Rockland Harbor, Maine

BOSTON – The Coast Guard responded Monday to a schooner that was reportedly demasted, injuring four of the 33 people aboard approximately a mile east of Rockland Harbor. Personnel aboard the Grace Bailey, a 118-foot schooner, contacted the Coast Guard Sector Northern New England command center around 10 a.m. requesting assistance after their mast reportedly broke and fell onto the deck causing head and back injuries to four people. 

Oct. 9, 2023

MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard to hold ribbon cutting ceremony for new multipurpose building in Savannah, Georgia

MEDIA ADVISORY: The Coast Guard is scheduled to hold a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday for a new multipurpose building in Savannah.

Oct. 8, 2023

U.S. Coast Guard, partners prepare for arrival of Tropical Storm Bolaven to Guam, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands

SANTA RITA, Guam — The U.S. Coast Guard, federal, territorial, and port partners continue Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, to prepare for Tropical Storm Bolaven, expected to arrive Tuesday. "As we brace for Tropical Storm Bolaven's arrival, the unity and preparedness of our team, alongside our dedicated partners, reflect our unwavering commitment to the safety of Guam and the CNMI communities," said Capt. Nick Simmons, commander, U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam. "Just as we did during Typhoon Mawar, we're on top of storm preparations, securing our assets and working tirelessly to safeguard our ports. Our mission is to ensure the well-being of all residents, and we stand ready to conduct post-storm assessments and support port recovery efforts. Stay informed through official channels and remember that safety remains our top priority." Tropical Storm Bolaven strengthened after passing through the Federated States of Micronesia and is forecast to intensify through Tuesday afternoon, possibly becoming a typhoon. As with Typhoon Mawar, which struck as a Category 4 storm in May, U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam is on top of unit storm preparations. The three 154-foot Island Class Fast Response Cutters and their crews sortied Sunday and are safely out to sea on storm avoidance.