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Aug. 23, 2023

Media availability: Coast Guard conducts illegal passenger vessel enforcement operation, finds safety violations

Editor’s note: Media interested in an interview regarding the enforcement operation or details on

Aug. 23, 2023

Coast Guard searches for 2 scuba divers in waters off ‘Caja de Muertos’ (Coffin Island), Puerto Rico

Coast Guard air and surface units are searching alongside Puerto Rico Joint Forces of Rapid Action and Ponce Municipal Police for two scuba divers who went missing, Wednesday, in Caribbean Sea waters off ‘Caja de Muertos’ (Coffin Island), Puerto Rico. The two male missing divers were dive fishing off a boat with two others, who remained aboard the vessel and reported losing sight of both divers.

A U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy (WAGB 20) station keeps alongside a multi-year ice floe while a team of crew and researchers install equipment in the Beaufort Sea, Aug. 6, 2023. The Healy is ideal for science and research projects like the Arctic Mobile Observing System; providing access to the most remote reaches of the Arctic Ocean; areas barricaded by pack ice and insurmountable by most research vessels. (Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Briana Carter)

Aug. 22, 2023

MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard Arctic icebreaker moors in Kodiak, will host interviews

MEDIA ADVISORY WHO: Capt. Michele Schallip, Coast Guard Cutter Healy (WAGB 20) commanding officer, and Igor Polyakov, a Nansen and Amundsen Basins Observational System (NABOS) scientist. WHAT: Schallip will be available to discuss the cutter’s capabilities, and Polyakov will be able to discuss the upcoming mission conducting oceanographic research in the Arctic Ocean in partnership with the National Science Foundation. WHEN: Thursday, August 24 at 3 p.m. WHERE: Pier 2, Kodiak, AK 99615 or arrangements can be made for alternate location *Closed-toed shoes are required when aboard.

Aug. 22, 2023

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

The Coast Guard Captain of the Port San Juan set Port Condition WHISKEY Tuesday for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgins Islands due to Tropical Storm Franklin. The Coast Guard strongly cautions the maritime community to remain vigilant and take the necessary precautions as Tropical Storm Franklin makes its way across the Hispaniola.

Aug. 22, 2023

Coast Guard medevacs woman 73 miles off Hernando Beach

Editor's note: All Coast Guard Southeast imagery can be found on DVIDS, here.CLEARWATER, Fla. — A

Aug. 22, 2023

MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Secretary of Homeland Security to visit Boston to recognize outstanding contributions of DHS workforce and celebrate 20th anniversary of the department

WHO: Alejandro N. Mayorkas, the Secretary of Homeland Security WHAT: DHS Secretary’s Awards Ceremony WHEN: Thursday, August 24, at 10:30 a.m. WHERE: Coast Guard Base Boston at 427 Commercial St., Boston, MA 02109 Click the link above to view full media availability

Aug. 21, 2023

Mid-Atlantic Coast Guard crews assist 34 mariners over weekend

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The Coast Guard assisted 34 mariners during multiple emergencies in the

Capt. Rula Deisher, U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Munro’s (WMSL 755) commanding officer, welcomes members from the Japan Coast Guard aboard the Munro during the cutter’s port call to Yokosuka, Japan, Aug. 8, 2023. Yokosuka was Munro’s first international port call during their months-long deployment to the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

Aug. 21, 2023

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Munro arrives in Japan, conducts training and engagements with Japan Coast Guard

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Munro (WMSL 755) arrived in Yokosuka, its first international port visit while deployed in the Indo-Pacific Aug. 6. While in Yokosuka, Munro’s crew hosted several members of the Japan Coast Guard for professional exchanges including showcasing the Munro’s small boat and aerial capabilities, and search-and-rescue operations. The visit enabled members from both services to discuss shared mission objectives and shared maritime security challenges. “We are thrilled to have the opportunity to meet with the Japan Coast Guard and share each other’s successes,” said Capt. Rula Deisher, Munro’s commanding officer. “It is a privilege for Munro and crew to work alongside our partners to support a free and open Indo-Pacific.”

Aug. 21, 2023

Coast Guard cautions beachgoers and boaters of hazardous marine conditions in Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands due to Tropical Storms Franklin and Gert

The Coast Guard urges recreational boaters and beachgoers in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands to exercise caution in the coming days due to deteriorating sea state conditions and dangerous rip currents that may be associated with Tropical Storm Franklin and Tropical Storm Gert, Monday. Boaters and beachgoers are advised to monitor marine weather forecasts and heed National Weather Service advisories that currently are alerting the possibility of life-threatening rip currents and increased sea states over five feet around the coastal waters of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

The motor vessel Manitowoc has activated their response plan and their Oil Spill Removal Organization
is on scene at this time working to clean up the spill. The vessel is no longer leaking diesel fuel. Internal
fuel transfers lowered the level of diesel fuel in the leaking tank below the hole. The hole has been
temporarily plugged and temporary repairs have been made using epoxy.

Aug. 21, 2023

UPDATE: Coast Guard estimates approximately 1,500 gallons of diesel spilled

MILWAUKEE — The Coast Guard, in coordination with the responsible party, currently estimates approximately 1,500 gallons of diesel fuel was released from the motor vessel Manitowoc into Lake Michigan on Aug. 2, 2023.