HEADQUARTERS

Dec. 13, 2023

Coast Guard urges mariners to take safety precautions in advance of Dungeness Crab season

PORTLAND, Ore. – The Coast Guard urges mariners to take safety precautions in advance of Dungeness Crab season, which in the past is historically followed by a spike in search and rescue cases involving commercial fishing vessels.

Dec. 12, 2023

U.S. Coast Guard, Federated States of Micronesia strengthen Search and Rescue capabilities through joint training exercise

POHNPEI, Federated States of Micronesia — U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam personnel completed a pivotal Search and Rescue (SAR) Exercise with partners from the FSM Maritime Wing, Fire and Rescue services, and Pohnpei Department of Public Safety from Dec. 4 to 7, 2023, in Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). This exercise marks a continuation of efforts to bolster SAR capabilities in the region, highlighting the enduring partnership between the U.S. Coast Guard and its Pacific Island partners under the Compact of Free Association (COFA).

Dec. 12, 2023

Coast Guard reminds commercial fishermen of safety while at sea

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The Coast Guard is reminding commercial fishermen to ensure they have the correct

Dec. 12, 2023

Coast Guard repatriates 20 migrants to Dominican Republic, following interdiction of unlawful migration voyage in the Mona Passage

Coast Guard Cutter Pablo Valent’s crew repatriated 20 migrants to San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic, Friday, following the interdiction of an overloaded makeshift vessel in Mona Passage waters off the western coast of Puerto Rico.   “Unlawful irregular maritime migration voyages represent a danger to all migrants, especially in a place like the Mona Passage where sea-state conditions are so unpredictable and dangerous,” said Cmdr. Gerard Wenk, Sector San Juan chief of response. “We urge anyone thinking about taking part in one of these voyages that they do not take to the sea, it could save their life.” 

Dec. 11, 2023

New officers at helm of U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 140-02-24 in Guam

HAGATNA, Guam — The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 140-02-24 conducted its annual Change of Watch ceremony on Dec. 5, 2023, in Hagatna, Guam. The event marked a transition in leadership and celebrated the Auxiliary's ongoing commitment to maritime safety and community service. Capt. Nick Simmons, commander of U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam, presided over the ceremony and administered the oaths. Distinguished guests included active-duty officers and Rear Adm. Cari Thomas, CEO of Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA), who spoke about the invaluable support CGMA provides, particularly highlighted by the recent assistance to auxiliarists impacted by Typhoon Mawar.

Dec. 11, 2023

Coast Guard rescues three men, while search ends after body of fourth is recovered off Playa Escondida Beach in Fajardo, Puerto Rico

The crew of a Coast Guard MH-60T Jayhawk helicopter rescued three of four men, Saturday, after they came in distress when they were caught and pulled by the strong currents off Playa Escondida Beach in Fajardo, Puerto Rico. The search for the fourth man ended Monday morning after Puerto Rico Emergency Management crews located and recovered his body in the water off Playa Escondida Beach.

Dec. 11, 2023

Coast Guard aircrews rescue U.S. citizen from sailing vessel taking on water 170 nautical miles northwest of Puerto Rico

Coast Guard aircrews rescued a sole sailor, Friday, from a sailing vessel that was taking on water, approximately 170 nautical miles northwest, of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. Rescued is Neil Treitman, a 69-year-old man and a U.S. Citizen, who was transiting aboard the 46-foot sailing catamaran Sailicity from Nassau, Bahamas to Tortola, British Virgin Islands, when the vessel started taking on water.

Dec. 11, 2023

MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard rescue swimmer to receive Distinguished Flying Cross Award

WHO: Rear Adm. Andrew Sugimoto, Eleventh District Commander; U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Scott Powers,

Dec. 11, 2023

Coast Guard to hold public hearing for Newark ship fire

NEW YORK — The Coast Guard, in conjunction with the National Transportation Safety Board, is scheduled to conduct a formal public hearing in January to consider evidence related to the fire that occurred aboard the Italian-flagged cargo vessel Grande Costa D’Avorio while docked at the Port of Newark, New Jersey. Click the link below to view full news release.

Dec. 10, 2023

PHOTOS AVAILABLE: Coast Guard, Texas Parks & Wildlife Department interdict 5 lanchas, seize 2,640 pounds of illegal fish

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Coast Guard and Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) interdicted five lancha crews and seized approximately 2,640 pounds of illegally caught red snapper in waters subject to U.S. law enforcement off southern Texas, Saturday.