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Nov. 29, 2023

San Francisco-based U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Alder returns to home port after conducting first high-seas boardings off the coast of Peru, under new SPRFMO measure

The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Alder, along with the crews of the Terrell Horne and an HC-130 Hercules aircraft recently completed the first high-seas boardings and inspections, in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, under a newly adopted conservation and management measure to monitor and inspect fishing and supply vessel operations at-sea in the South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organization (SPRFMO) Convention Area.  The crew of the Alder performed many new operations that took them south of the equator, where they would participate in SPRFMO inspections, conducting boardings and overflights within the SPRFMO Convention Area on the high seas off the coast of Peru. For years, the Coast Guard has executed counter-illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing operations and participated in high seas boarding and inspections (HSBI) around the globe. This operation was significant as it was timed to implement newly adopted rules in the SPRFMO Convention Area, which comprises nearly a quarter of the Earth’s high seas. The SPRFMO Commission consists of 17 members from Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Oceania, as well as two cooperating non-contracting parties.

Nov. 29, 2023

MEDIA AVAILABILITY: 50th Anniversary Ceremony of the Coast Guard Machinery Technician Rating

YORKTOWN, V.A. — Coast Guard Training Center Yorktown is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the

Nov. 29, 2023

Feature: Beyond borders and boundaries - Embracing adaptation and teamwork with Ensign Peyton Phillips

Discover the inspiring journey of Ensign Peyton Phillips aboard the USCGC Myrtle Hazard (WPC 1139), a testament to the diversity and strength of the U.S. Coast Guard. As a 2023 U.S. Coast Guard Academy graduate, Phillips serves as the first lieutenant on Myrtle Hazard, a key role in managing the synergy between the ship's departments. These Fast Response Cutters (FRCs) play a pivotal role in maintaining security and enforcing laws in the challenging Blue Pacific waters. Phillips' unique background, including his proficiency in Japanese from his time in Japan and Taiwan, was instrumental during the Myrtle Hazard’s patrol in support of Operation Blue Pacific. His collaboration with Cadets Genzo and Seiji Gonzales led to the creation of a Japanese translation sheet, enhancing communication during operations. With a deep family connection to aviation, Phillips aspires to become a pilot, reflecting his dedication to service. His story is a vivid example of how diverse experiences enrich the U.S. Coast Guard's effectiveness in complex and international missions.

Nov. 28, 2023

Unified Command established in response to tar balls near Long Branch, New Jersey

NEW YORK— A unified command was established Tuesday, consisting of the Coast Guard, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, and Monmouth County, New Jersey, in response to reports of tar balls in the vicinity of Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park in Long Branch, New Jersey.

Nov. 28, 2023

Coast Guard, CBP, Dominican Republic Navy rescue 60 migrants from makeshift vessel taking on water

Coast Guard air and surface units combined efforts with a CBP aircrew and a Dominican Republic Navy patrol boat to rescue 60 migrants from a 35-foot makeshift vessel taking on water off the northeastern coast of the Dominican Republic. Coast Guard watchstanders in Sector San Juan were alerted late Monday night by the aircrew of a Coast Guard HC-144 ocean sentry aircraft who detected the grossly overloaded vessel, approximately 13 nautical miles offshore.

Nov. 28, 2023

UPDATE 3: Unified Command monitors, responds to Gulf oil incident

The Unified Command continues to monitor and respond to an oil discharge near the Main Pass Oil Gathering (MPOG) company's pipeline system, known as the MPOG 11015 incident, near Plaquemines Parish, southeast of New Orleans.

Nov. 28, 2023

Coast Guard partners with local agencies to respond to sinking vessel, San Juan County

Crews from Coast Guard Sector Puget Sound, Washington Department of Ecology, and the Islands’ Oil Spill Association (IOSA) responded to the sinking of the 80-foot vessel El Capitan at West Sound Marina on Orcas Island, Saturday, Nov. 18. Watchstanders at Sector Puget Sound command center received notification Nov. 18 from the West Sound Marina that the El Capitan was rapidly sinking. A sheen was observed emitting from the vessel when it sank next to the pier in approximately 30-feet of water.

Nov. 28, 2023

PHOTO RELEASE: Coast Guard presents maritime partners with Public Service Awards for Golden Ray response

BRUNSWICK, Ga. — The Coast Guard presented public service awards to maritime partners for their commendable actions during the motor vessel Golden Ray capsizing and subsequent response during a ceremony, Monday, at the Southeast Georgia Conference Center.

Nov. 27, 2023

U.S. Coast Guard enhances partnership and security commitments with the Republic of Palau during recent Joint Committee Meeting alongside Joint Region Marianas

SANTA RITA, Guam — In an enduring commitment to regional stability and cooperative security, U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam personnel participated in a bilateral Joint Committee Meeting (JCM) with the Republic of Palau, alongside U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) and the U.S. Department of State representatives in Palau from Nov. 14 to17, 2023. The JCM, spearheaded by Rear Adm. Gregory Huffman and President Surangel Whipps Jr., with support from U.S. Ambassador to Palau, Joel Ehrendreich underscored the significance of the Compact of Free Association (COFA) in fostering mutual defense and security strategies.

Nov. 27, 2023

Coast Guard to rename Sectors Buffalo, Sault Ste. Marie

CLEVELAND — Coast Guard Sectors Buffalo and Sault Ste. Marie are scheduled to change names to Sectors Eastern Great Lakes and Northern Great Lakes, respectively, on Dec. 1, 2023.