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Nov. 16, 2023

Coast Guard suspends search for overboard MSC Seascape crewmember north of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico

The Coast Guard suspended the search for an MSC Seascape cruise ship crewmember Wednesday night, who is believed to have fallen overboard in the Atlantic Ocean north of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. “My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and fellow crewmembers of this young man,” said Capt. Jose E. Díaz, Sector San Juan commander. “Losing a loved one or a fellow shipmate at sea is very difficult, may they find strength and closure during this most difficult time. I commend the efforts of all the rescue units involved in the search efforts and truly appreciate the collaboration of our fellow partner agencies for their prompt response and assistance.”

The USCGC Myrtle Hazard (WPC 1139) delivers the mayor of the Northern Mariana Islands and staff to Agrihan Island on Oct. 22, 2023. The crew completed a multifaceted patrol from Oct. 16 to Nov. 5, 2023, underscoring the U.S. Coast Guard's unwavering commitment to the community and partners in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). During this period, the cutter's crew achieved several key objectives, including delivering vital donations and supplies and facilitating critical wellness checks in the wake of Typhoon Bolaven. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

Nov. 15, 2023

USCGC Myrtle Hazard completes successful patrol emphasizing community commitment in CNMI

SANTA RITA, Guam — The USCGC Myrtle Hazard (WPC 1139) crew successfully completed a multifaceted patrol from Oct. 16 to Nov. 5, 2023, underscoring the Service’s unwavering commitment to the community and partners in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI).

A Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter from Air Station Sitka pends investigation Nov. 14, 2023 after it crashed on Read Island, Alaska. The helicopter crash occurred Nov. 13, at approximately 11:05 p.m. All four crewmembers survived. (U.S. Coast Guard courtesy photo)

Nov. 15, 2023

Update 02: Coast Guard continues investigation of helicopter crash, two released from hospital

Two Coast Guard crew members have been released from the hospital, and the investigation into the cause of an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter air crew crash on Read Island continues, Wednesday morning.

Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Napier’s Over the Horizon boat crew is on-scene with an unlawful irregular migration voyage vessel interdicted in Mona Passage waters west of Puerto Rico, Nov. 12, 2023. Cutter Joseph Napier’s crew repatriated 34 migrants from this voyage to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic Nov. 13, 2023. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

Nov. 15, 2023

Coast Guard repatriates 34 migrants to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Napier's crew repatriated 34 migrants to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic Monday, following the interdiction of an overloaded makeshift vessel in Mona Passage waters off the western coast of Puerto Rico. “Sunday’s interdiction highlights the dangers of attempting to unlawfully migrate at sea,” said Lt. Matthew Carmine, Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Napier commanding officer. “I am very proud of our coxswain and boat crew for their expert on scene coordination, allowing Napier’s crew to safely embark all the people from this voyage in the treacherous sea conditions.”

The Coast Guard, state and local first responders are scheduled to conduct a large-scale mass rescue drill on the Pickwick Lake near the Pickwick Dam Thursday.

Nov. 15, 2023

Media Advisory: Coast Guard, state and local first responders will conduct a large-scale drill on Pickwick Lake

Media Advisory: The Coast Guard, state and local first responders are scheduled to conduct a large-scale mass rescue drill on the Pickwick Lake near the Pickwick Dam Thursday.

Nov. 15, 2023

Coast Guard establishes security zones around San Francisco for Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation conference

SAN FRANCISCO – The Coast Guard and local law enforcement agencies have established security zones around the San Francisco waterfront during Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) conference this week.

Nov. 15, 2023

Coast Guard, interagency and international partners conduct Titan evidence review

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Coast Guard, National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) and the French Marine Casualty Investigation Authority (BEAmer) conducted an evidence review of recovered Titan submersible debris in Newport, Rhode Island, Nov. 8.

Nov. 15, 2023

Coast Guard rescue crews are searching for overboard MSC Seascape crewmember north of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico

Coast Guard rescue crews are searching, Wednesday, for an MSC Seascape cruise ship crewmember believed to have fallen overboard in the Atlantic Ocean north of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. Still missing is a 30-year-old man of Indian nationality who was reportedly observed going overboard, approximately 80-feet from the bow of the cruise ship from a height of approximately 32-feet above the water. The crewmember was reportedly wearing a white shirt and red shorts.

Nov. 14, 2023

Update 01: Coast Guard continues response to helicopter crash in Alaska during search and rescue case

Coast Guard crew members injured in the MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crash Monday night on Read Island continue to receive medical care, and the search and rescue case for fishing vessel Lydia Marie is complete.

The mission’s objectives included conducting post-storm overflights, assessing the condition of ports and critical infrastructure affected by the cyclone, and providing relief supplies.

Nov. 14, 2023

U.S. Coast Guard concludes post-storm support to Vanuatu after Tropical Cyclone Lola

HONOLULU — Following the passage of Tropical Cyclone Lola through the South Pacific island chain the U.S. Coast Guard deployed to assist the island nation of Vanuatu in the aftermath of the disaster.