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Sept. 10, 2023

Coast Guard rescues man near Pensacola, Florida

The Coast Guard rescued a 30-year-old man on Saturday near Pensacola, Florida.

Sept. 10, 2023

Coast Guard medevacs man near Cat Island, Mississippi

PHOTOS AVAILABLE: The Coast Guard medevaced a man Saturday from Cat Island, Mississippi.

Sept. 10, 2023

Coast Guard medevacs man near Crab Island, Florida

The Coast Guard medevaced a 31-year-old man Saturday near Crab Island, Florida.

Sept. 9, 2023

Coast Guard terminates voyage of an illegal charter vessel in Marina Del Rey

SAN PEDRO, Calif. — The Coast Guard and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department terminated the

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.