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A chart detailing a planned safety zone 17 miles east of Rhode Island. Construction is planned on the Revolution Wind Farm this chart details safety zones that are planned to be enforced. (Photo courtesy of USCG)

March 21, 2024

Coast Guard seeks public comment regarding proposed temporary safety zones for wind farm project near Point Judith, Rhode Island

BOSTON — The Coast Guard initiated a public comment period Thursday for proposed temporary safety zones during construction of facilities within the Revolution Wind Farm project area approximately 17 miles southeast of Point Judith, Rhode Island. Click the link above to view the full news release.

Adm. Linda L. Fagan, commandant of the Coast Guard, speaks to guests during the 2024 State of the Coast Guard Address

March 21, 2024

Coast Guard Commandant delivers annual State of the Coast Guard Address 

WASHINGTON — Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, Admiral Linda L. Fagan, delivered the annual State of the Coast Guard Address at the Cannon House Office Building in Washington, DC Wednesday.

Cmdr. Andre Douglas, a NASA Astronaut, swears in to the Coast Guard Reserve during a commissioning ceremony presided over by Adm. Linda L. Fagan, commandant of the Coast Guard, at Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, D.C., March 19, 2024. Douglas, a Coast Guard Academy Class of 2008 graduate, reported to NASA in January 2022, and completed astronaut training March 5, 2024.

March 20, 2024

Coast Guard swears-in NASA astronaut as Reserve commissioned officer

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Coast Guard swore-in NASA Astronaut Andre Douglas as a commander in the Coast Guard Reserves during a commissioning ceremony in Washington, D.C., Tuesday.

March 20, 2024

VIDEO/AUDIO RELEASE: Coast Guard continues to investigate hoax distress calls near Baltimore, seeks community support to identify caller’s voice

The Coast Guard Investigative Service (CGIS) continues to investigate hoax calls Wednesday and is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individual responsible for making multiple false distress calls that are originating from the Baltimore area.

Recently, Sector Honolulu's Cmdr. Kristen Hahn recognized Mr. Harvey Shore for his contributions to fostering international cooperation and strengthening ties between the USCG Auxiliary and the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard Association. As an active member of the AVCGA since 2007, Shore has participated in numerous training exercises and collaborative initiatives with the USCG Auxiliary.

March 19, 2024

U.S. Coast Guard honors Harvey Shore for strengthening international maritime partnerships

HONOLULU - The U.S. Coast Guard proudly recognizes Mr. Harvey Shore for his exceptional contributions to fostering international cooperation and strengthening ties between the USCG Auxiliary and the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard Association.

A crew aboard a long-range intercept boat (LRI) from U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf (WMSL 750) conducts pursuit training with a small boat from the Indian Coast Guard Vessel, Vishwast, as the ship transits the Andaman Sea during exercise ‘Sea Defender,’ March 9, 2024. The exercise allowed members from both services to see how members operate their respective small boats. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer Steve Strohmaier)

March 19, 2024

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf departs Port Blair, India, conducts exercise with Indian Coast Guard

PORT BLAIR, India – U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf (WMSL 750) departed Port Blair, India, Saturday morning, and conducted two-day exercise ‘Sea Defender 2024,’ with the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). Bertholf’s stop in Port Blair marks the first time a U.S. Coast Guard cutter has called upon the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. During the port call, the crew of the Bertholf participated in multiple professional engagements and training opportunities. Bertholf crew and Indian Coast Guard members participated in operation ‘Sea Defender 2024,’ a two-day at-sea exercise designed to build upon best practices and strengthen maritime partnerships.

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March 18, 2024

Coast Guard, partners scheduled to conduct search and rescue exercise off Maui

HONOLULU — The Coast Guard, Maui Fire Department, Ocean Safety Bureau, and the Department of Land and Natural Resources are scheduled to conduct a search and rescue exercise on March 20th, 2024, off the coast of Maui.

Dignitaries from multiple Malaysian government agencies, as well as members of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard, pose for a photo at the bow of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf (WMSL 750), while the cutter made a port call in Port Klang, Malaysia, March 2, 2024. This marked the first time a U.S. Coast Guard vessel called on Port Klang for a visit. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer Steve Strohmaier)

March 18, 2024

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf visits Malaysia, strengthens partnerships with Southeast Asia regional allies

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf (WMSL 750) departed Port Klang, Malaysia, March 4, following several engagements with the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) and multiple Malaysian dignitaries. The Bertholf was the first U.S. Coast Guard cutter to pull into Port Klang. The crew arrived on March 1 after completing a joint transit through the Malacca Strait alongside the Republic of Singapore Navy vessel, MSRV Guardian.

March 18, 2024

MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard Commandant to deliver State of the Coast Guard Address

WASHINGTON — The commandant of the United States Coast Guard will deliver the annual State of the Coast Guard Address in Washington, D.C., Wednesday.

March 18, 2024

Coast Guard Station Barnegat Light to host commercial fishing vessel safety and survival training event

The media is invited to join the crew of Coast Guard Station Barnegat Light and maritime safety and survival experts on Thursday, March 21, during a training event for members of the local commercial fishing community.