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Jan. 25, 2024

MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard to hold Blackthorn memorial service in Galveston, Texas

HOUSTON — The Coast Guard is scheduled to hold a Blackthorn memorial service in Galveston, Texas, Sunday.

Jan. 25, 2024

Coast Guard to conduct emergency response training with state, international partners

DULUTH, Minn. – The Coast Guard is partnering with nearly 100 emergency responders to participate in the Great Lakes Forest Fire Compact’s Section Chief's Academy (Academy) in Duluth on Jan. 29, 2024.

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Jan. 24, 2024

Coast Guard responds to grounded vessels on Maui

HONOLULU - The Coast Guard has concluded its response to two separate incidents involving grounded vessels on the coast of Maui.

Jan. 24, 2024

Media Availability: Coast Guard to hold 44th anniversary memorial for the crew of Cutter Blackthorn

Editor’s Note: Media interested in attending the ceremony are requested to RSVP no later than 3

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Dependable's crew rescues 33 people from a vessel taking on water near Cap-Haitien, Haiti, Jan. 22, 2024. The people were transferred to Haitian authorities on Jan. 23, 2024. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

Jan. 24, 2024

Coast Guard rescues 33 people from sinking vessel off Haiti

MIAMI — The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Dependable rescued 33 people, Monday, after their vessel began taking on water approximately 6 miles north of Cap-Haitien, Haiti.

Jan. 24, 2024

MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard to recognize Greater Charleston as official Coast Guard Community

CHARLESTON, S.C. — The Coast Guard is scheduled to formally recognize Greater Charleston as a Coast Guard Community, Friday, during a ceremony at the South Carolina Ports Cruise Terminal.

Jan. 24, 2024

MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard to hold groundbreaking ceremony for new Base Charleston campus in North Charleston

CHARLESTON, S.C. — The Coast Guard is scheduled to hold a groundbreaking ceremony for Base Charleston’s new campus, Friday, in North Charleston.

From December 12 through 18, 2023, IPS delegates collaborated with Tuvaluan officials to enhance port security in Funafuti. By working together, the Coast Guard and its partners are creating a safer and more secure maritime environment for all. (U.S. Coast Guard courtesy photo)

Jan. 23, 2024

U.S. Coast Guard International Port Security Program bolsters maritime security in the pacific

HONOLULU – The U.S. Coast Guard’s International Port Security (IPS) Program is making waves in strengthening maritime security across the Pacific, with representatives from Coast Guard Activities Far East (FEACT) recently conducting successful assessments in both Tuvalu and Taiwan.

A Puerto Rico Police Joint Forces of Rapid Action marine unit rescues three boaters from a capsized vessel just off Desecheo Island, Puerto Rico, Jan. 23, 2024, during a joint response with a Coast Guard MH-60T Jayhawk helicopter and the Coast Guard Cutter Richard Dixon. All three boaters were safely transported to the Police Joint Forces of Rapid Action Boat Station in Añasco, Puerto Rico, no injuries or medical concerns were reported in this case. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

Jan. 23, 2024

Coast Guard, Puerto Rico Police rescue 3 boaters from capsized vessel just off Desecheo Island, Puerto Rico

Coast Guard and Puerto Rico Police air and surface crews rescued three boaters from a capsized vessel just off Desecheo Island, Puerto Rico, Tuesday. Rescued are Abdiel Alvarez, 21, Carlos Rosado, 23, and Jerry Mendez, 21, after the 18-foot vessel ‘La Chupi’ capsized and the men were able to successfully climb on top of the overturned vessel.