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Aug. 9, 2023

U.S. Coast Guard, Royal New Zealand Navy sign MOA enhancing joint objectives

ALAMEDA, Calif. – The U.S. Coast Guard and Royal New Zealand Navy signed a memorandum of agreement, May 2023, detailing processes that enable the exchange of military personnel to enhance joint service objectives. These professional exchanges will allow both nations to share experiences and knowledge, enhancing international partnerships as the two countries develop shared practices and doctrine in the maritime domain. Two Royal New Zealand Navy chefs deployed aboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL 752) during the ship’s recent Western Pacific patrol. They enhanced the Stratton’s galley services by providing daily meals to 150 crew.   

Aug. 9, 2023

Media Advisory: Coast Guard to open new recruiting office in Louisville, Kentucky

Media Advisory: The Coast Guard is scheduled to hold a media event for the re-opening of Coast Guard Recruiting Office Louisville, Ky., Saturday.

Aug. 8, 2023

Coast Guard to update temporary deviation for Okeechobee Waterway, St. Lucie River Railroad Bridge

MIAMI – The Coast Guard intends to issue an updated temporary deviation from the operating schedule

Aug. 8, 2023

Coast Guard rescues three fishermen east of Nantucket

BOSTON – The Coast Guard rescued three fishermen five miles east of Nantucket, Saturday.At 12:48 p.m. First Coast Guard District command center watchstanders received an alert from an emergency position indicating radio beacon registered to the 55-foot commercial fishing vessel Miss Kara. Follow the link for the full release, and video of the rescue.

Aug. 8, 2023

MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Fourth New England-based Fast Response Cutter to be commissioned in Portland

The Coast Guard Cutter John Patterson (WPC-1153) is scheduled to be commissioned during a ceremony Thursday at 10 a.m. Media interested in attending the ship’s commissioning ceremony are requested to RSVP with d1publicaffairs@uscg.mil no later than 4 p.m. Wednesday, August 9. Media are requested to arrive by 9:30 a.m. to clear security and be escorted to the event, and must provide media credentials and government-issued photo ID.

Aug. 7, 2023

Coast Guard suspends search for missing pilots following plane crash near St. Thomas, USVI

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The Coast Guard suspended the search for two missing people, Monday at

Aug. 7, 2023

UPDATE: Salvage Operations on Grande Costa D’Avorio reach significant milestones at Port Newark

PORT NEWARK, New Jersey — Salvage and post fire recovery operations continue at an efficient pace on the Grande Costa D’Avorio as crews work to safely transfer vehicles and cargo from the vessel to the port facility. Click to read the full article.

Aug. 7, 2023

Coast Guard suspends search for diver off Key West

MIAMI — The Coast Guard suspended the search for a missing diver, approximately 7 miles off Key

Aug. 6, 2023

Coast Guard rescues windsurfer near San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO — The Coast Guard rescued a windsurfer near the Point Bonita Lighthouse Saturday

Aug. 6, 2023

Coast Guard assists 2 boaters near Pascagoula, Miss.

The Coast Guard assisted two boaters aboard a 42-foot disabled sailing vessel approximately 70 miles south of Pascagoula, Mississippi, Saturday. 

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