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March 14, 2024

Media Advisory: Coast Guard to conduct search and rescue planning

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Coast Guard St. Petersburg command center crew is inviting members of the media to a behind-the-scenes training on how the Coast Guard conducts search and rescue planning operations at Sector St. Petersburg, Monday.

March 14, 2024

UPDATE: Coast Guard suspends search for missing man 48 miles offshore Grand Isle, La.

The crew of the USCGC Frederick Hatch (WPC 1143) completed a significant operational patrol under Operation Rematau from Feb. 15 to March 4, 2024, reinforcing the U.S. Coast Guard's commitment to maritime safety, security, and environmental stewardship in the Pacific region. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Eugene Halishlius)

March 14, 2024

USCGC Frederick Hatch supports partners in the Federated States of Micronesia and Republic of Palau under Operation Rematau

SANTA RITA, Guam — The crew of the USCGC Frederick Hatch (WPC 1143) completed a significant operational patrol under Operation Rematau from Feb. 15 to March 4, 2024, reinforcing the U.S. Coast Guard's commitment to maritime safety, security, and environmental stewardship in the Pacific region. "Frederick Hatch marked an important milestone in the U.S. Coast Guard's relationship with our friends in Palau by pioneering the use of the recently signed enhanced bilateral agreement, and we look forward to deepening our ties with Palau's Marine Law division going forward. The cutter's first-ever visit to Tinian and participation in Yap Day were both very enjoyable ways to learn about the cultures of our neighboring islands while reflecting our commitment to communities across the Pacific," said Lt. Patrick Dreiss, commanding officer of USCGC Frederick Hatch.

The Coast Guard held a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the official opening of the new Coast Guard Station Fort Myers Beach facility, March 13, 2024, in Fort Myers. Station Fort Myers Beach and Coast Guard Cutter Crocodile crews will utilize the new three-story building. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Santiago Gomez)

March 13, 2024

Coast Guard holds ribbon-cutting ceremony for new station in Fort Myers

CLEARWATER, Fla. — The Coast Guard held a ribbon-cutting ceremony, Wednesday, marking the official opening of the new Coast Guard Station Fort Myers Beach facility.

March 12, 2024

UPDATE: Coast Guard, partner agencies recover missing man deceased near Condado Beach, San Juan, Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The search for the second of two missing men concluded, Tuesday, as the

Members from the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency, Republic of Singapore Navy, and Singapore Police Coast Guard stand with Capt. Billy Mees, commanding officer of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf (WMSL 750), as the cutter transits next to two lighthouses defining the maritime borders of Malaysia and Singapore, Feb. 28, 2024. The crew of the Bertholf is on a several-month deployment to promote a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer Steve Strohmaier)

March 12, 2024

Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf completes joint Malacca Strait transit, engagements with Republic of Singapore Navy, Singapore Police Coast Guard and Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf (WMSL 750) departed Singapore on February 28, following a four day port call to conduct capacity building engagements with like-minded partners during a Western Pacific deployment. During the port call, the crew of the Bertholf participated in multiple professional engagements and training exercises with members of the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN), Singapore Police Coast Guard (PCG), and Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA).

March 12, 2024

Coast Guard medevacs 2, searches for 1, 48 miles offshore Grand Isle, La.

Derelict vessel in water abandoned. On the horizon, a Coast Guard Cutter sails away.

March 12, 2024

Coast Guard repatriates 65 migrants to Haiti

The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Venturous repatriated 65 migrants to Haiti, Tuesday, following an interdiction of a migrant venture near Great Inagua, Bahamas.

Unified Command has concluded the response Monday to an oil sheen that was observed offshore of Huntington Beach.
Over the weekend cleanup crews recovered approximately 85 gallons of product from offshore recovery efforts and removed roughly 1,050 pounds of oily waste/sand and tar balls from the shoreline. Official quantification of product collected throughout the response is ongoing.

March 11, 2024

UPDATE Final: Unified Command concludes response to sheen offshore of Huntington Beach

Unified Command concluded its response Monday to an oil sheen observed offshore of Huntington Beach. Over the weekend, cleanup crews recovered approximately 85 gallons of product from offshore recovery efforts and removed roughly 1,050 pounds of oily waste/sand and tar balls from the shoreline. Official quantification of product collected throughout the response is ongoing.

A crew from the French Air Force arrived at Air Station Barbers Point on March 4, 2024, for a week-long subject matter exchange with U.S. Coast Guard aircrews.
The seven-member team, comprised of three pilots and four crew members, is stationed in French Polynesia, Tahiti, and flies a CN235 Casa aircraft; during their visit, they participated in various activities designed to enhance their aviation proficiency and build professional relationships with their Coast Guard counterparts.

March 11, 2024

French Air Force crew trains at U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point

HONOLULU – A crew from the French Air Force arrived at Air Station Barbers Point on March 4, 2024, for a week-long subject matter exchange with U.S. Coast Guard aircrews.