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March 15, 2024

Coast Guard rescues man 185 miles offshore Fort Myers

CLEARWATER, Fla. — A Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater aircrew rescued a 72-year-old man, Friday, after his 40-foot sailing vessel took on water 185 miles west of Fort Myers.

A Coast Guard MH-60T Jayhawk helicopter conducts the medevac of 57-year-old man, U.S. citizen, Symphony of the Seas cruise ship passenger in waters just southwest of Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, March 14, 2024. The man was transported to a local hospital to receive a higher level of care. (U.S. Coast Guard photo.)

March 15, 2024

Coast Guard medevacs U.S. citizen Symphony of the Seas cruise ship passenger in the Caribbean Sea near Puerto Rico

A Coast Guard MH-60T Jayhawk helicopter aircrew conducted the medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) of a Symphony of the Seas cruise ship passenger Thursday, in Caribbean Sea waters just southwest of Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico. Medevaced is 57-year-old man, U.S. citizen, who experienced possible stroke symptoms and required a higher level of medical care to a local hospital in Puerto Rico.

March 15, 2024

MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard, partner agencies to conduct oil spill response training in Charleston

CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Coast Guard and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will conduct pollution response training with various local, state and federal agencies focusing on coastal oil spills and aftermath shoreline assessments in the Charleston area, starting March 19, 2024.

March 14, 2024

Media Advisory: U.S. Coast Guard Academy to sign Memorandum of Agreement with New London Public Schools

The U.S. Coast Guard Academy is proud to announce the signing of a memorandum of agreement with New London Public Schools that will take place Monday, March 18, at 1 p.m.

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).