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Sept. 8, 2023

MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard updates media contact information for Mid-Atlantic region

BALTIMORE — The Coast Guard Fifth District external affairs office updated its contact information

Sept. 8, 2023

Coast Guard cautions for hazardous marine conditions in Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands due to Hurricane Lee

The Coast Guard urges recreational boaters, fishermen and beachgoers and water sports enthusiasts in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands to exercise caution during the weekend due to deteriorating sea state conditions and dangerous rip currents that may be associated with Hurricane Lee. National Weather Service advisories are alerting the possibility of life-threatening rip currents and increased sea states during the weekend ranging from 10 to 15 feet affecting the coastal waters of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. “We are concerned about people and boaters who may underestimate the impacts of this passing storm,” said Capt. José E. Díaz, Coast Guard Sector San Juan commander. “The increase in projected sea states of 10 to 15-feet severely reduces our ability to respond to a maritime distress with the full use of our resources. Make the best decision for you and your loved ones and enjoy a safe weekend, monitor marine weather forecasts and heed National Weather Service advisories.”

Rear Adm. Douglas Schofield, commander, Coast Guard Seventh District, far left, interacts with the crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Tampa (WMEC 902), Aug. 24, 2023, in Miami, Florida. Tampa deployed for a 67-day patrol and conducted maritime safety and security missions while in support of Homeland Security Task Force – Southeast. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Gabrielle Marshall)

Sept. 7, 2023

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Tampa and crew return to home port following 67-day patrol in the Florida Straits and Windward Passage

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Tampa (WMEC 902) and crew returned to their home port in Portsmouth, Tuesday, after a 67-day patrol in the Florida Straits and Windward Passage. Tampa deployed in support of Homeland Security Task Force – Southeast and Operation Vigilant Sentry within the Coast Guard Seventh District’s area of responsibility. During the patrol, Tampa’s crew conducted maritime safety and security missions while working with other Coast Guard cutters to detect, deter, and intercept unsafe and illegal maritime migration ventures bound for the United States.

Sept. 6, 2023

Monterey federal, state and local agencies conduct search and rescue exercise off Cannery Row

SAN FRANCSICO — Monterey federal, state and local agencies conducted a multi-agency mass rescue operation off the City of Monterey Sept. 6th.

Sept. 6, 2023

Coast Guard to host public open house for planned cleanup activities in Kitsap County, Washington

SEATTLE — The Coast Guard is scheduled to host a public open house on Thursday, Sept. 21, at the Greater Hansville Community Center to discuss proposed cleanup activities to address lead-contaminated soil at the Point No Point Light Station property in Hansville, Kitsap County, Washington, Wednesday. The event will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Coast Guard Captain of the Port San Juan set Port Condition WHISKEY Wednesday for seaports in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgins Islands due to Tropical Storm Lee.
The Coast Guard strongly cautions the maritime community to remain vigilant and take the necessary precautions as Tropical Storm Lee approaches the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico on a west-northwest track across the Central Atlantic.
During Port Condition WHISKEY, port facilities are currently open to all commercial traffic and all transfer operations may continue while WHISKEY remains in effect.

Sept. 6, 2023

Coast Guard sets Port Condition WHISKEY for seaports in Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands due to Tropical Storm Lee

Coast Guard Captain of the Port San Juan set Port Condition WHISKEY Wednesday for all seaports in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgins Islands due to Tropical Storm Lee. The Coast Guard strongly cautions the maritime community to remain vigilant and take the necessary precautions as Tropical Storm Lee approaches the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico on a west-northwest track across the Central Atlantic.

A Coast Guard Marine Science Technician responding to a pollution case inspects a derelict vessel Sept. 4, 2023, after the vessel washed ashore on Mona Island, Puerto Rico, Aug. 31, 2023. Resolve Marine cleanup crews, hired as the oil spill response organization for this case, completed the removal of 300 gallons of diesel, oily water waste and two cubic yards of oiled debris from the vessel’s tanks and interior Sept. 5, 2023. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

Sept. 6, 2023

Coast Guard, clean-up crews remove fuel and oiled debris from derelict vessel washed ashore on Mona Island, Puerto Rico

Coast Guard Incident Management pollution responders and contracted cleanup crews completed the removal of diesel and oiled debris, Tuesday, from a 40-foot derelict modified low-profile vessel washed ashore on Mona Island, Puerto Rico. Due to the potential impact to the waterway, the Coast Guard activated the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund and contracted Resolve Marine as the oil spill removal organization for this case. Currently, clean-up efforts are estimated at $190,000 hundred thousand and they are projected to increase.

A U.S. Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk flies over cruise ship to prepare for a medical evacuation, September 4, 2023 about 180 nautical miles from Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Air Station Cape Cod was launched after the cruise ship reported having a passenger on board experiencing abdominal pain. (U.S. Coast Guard Courtesy photo)

Sept. 5, 2023

Coast Guard medevacs cruise ship passenger 180 miles from Cape Cod

The Coast Guard medevaced a passenger from the cruise ship Carnival Legend 180 nautical miles from Cape Cod, Massachusetts, Monday.

Alex Haley crewmembers assist in the landing of a MH-65 Dolphin helicopter from Air Station Kodiak in the Bering Sea, July 16, 2023. The Alex Haley is a 282-foot Medium Endurance Cutter that performs search and rescue, fisheries law enforcement and vessel safety inspections across Alaska and has been home-ported in Kodiak since 1999. U.S. Coast Guard Photo by Petty officer First Class Jasen Newman.

Sept. 5, 2023

Coast Guard Cutter Alex Haley returns to homeport after 57-day patrol in Arctic Ocean, Bering Sea

The Coast Guard Cutter Alex Haley (WMEC 39) and its crew returned to its homeport of Kodiak following a successful 57-day patrol in the Arctic Ocean and Bering Sea, Monday.

Korea Coast Guard vessel KCG 3011 (Badaro) (foreground) and U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Munro (WMSL 755) conduct an at-sea engagement in the Tsushima Strait Aug. 16, 2023. Munro is deployed to the Indo-Pacific to advance relationships with ally and partner nations to build a more stable, free, open, and resilient region with unrestricted, lawful access to the maritime commons. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Brett Cote)

Sept. 5, 2023

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Munro Visits Republic of Korea

GWANGYANG, Republic of Korea — U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Munro (WMSL 755) departed Gwangyang, Republic of Korea, following a scheduled port visit, August 16. While there, Munro conducted several days of engagements and exchanges with the Korea Coast Guard. The port call and follow-on at-sea engagements occurred during the 70th anniversary of the United States - Republic of Korea alliance which began July 25, 1953. “We appreciate and look forward to our continued partnership and at-sea engagements with the Korea Coast Guard,” said Capt. Rula Deisher, Munro’s commanding officer. “We are thankful for the hospitality of the city of Gwangyang and truly enjoyed the many opportunities provided to participate in both professional and cultural exchanges.”