HEADQUARTERS

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.

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.”

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.

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.

Nov. 14, 2023

Coast Guard helicopter crashes in Alaska during search and rescue response

A Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter air crew from Air Station Sitka crashed with four people aboard on Read Island during a search and rescue mission late Monday night.

Nov. 14, 2023

Media Advisory: CGA and Mitchell College to host Basketball Tournament honoring Harrison “Honey” Fitch

The U.S. Coast Guard Academy and Mitchell College is scheduled to host a two-day men’s basketball tournament, named after Harrison “Honey” Fitch. The tournament will take place Nov. 17-18 and will recognize the legacy of Mr. Fitch, a former UCONN student athlete who was discriminated against at the Academy in the 1930’s.