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Sept. 1, 2023
Coast Guard warns Mid-Atlantic beachgoers of life-threatening rip currents throughout Labor Day weekend
PORTSMOUTH, Va. – Coast Guard officials are urging Labor Day weekend beachgoers to exercise extreme
Coast Guard receives report of missing person in Manteo, North Carolina
PORTSMOUTH, Va.—The Coast Guard received a report of a missing person Thursday after police located
Coast Guard repatriates 59 migrants to Dominican Republic, following 2 separate vessel interdictions in the Mona Passage
The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Heriberto Hernandez crew repatriated 59 migrants to Dominican Republic, Thursday, following the interdiction of two overloaded vessels in Mona Passage waters off the west coast of Puerto Rico. “Irregular migration voyages in the Mona Passage are highly dangerous and an unlawful means to enter the United States,” said Cmdr. Gerard Wenk, Sector San Juan chief of response. “Anyone thinking of taking part in one of these voyages must understand that their life will be at risk, and when they are interdicted at sea or apprehended ashore, they will not be allowed to stay in Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands.”
Aug. 31, 2023
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Resolute returns home following 67-day Caribbean patrol
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The crew of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Resolute (WMEC 620) returned to their home port in St. Petersburg, Thursday, following a 67-day patrol in the Windward Passage of the Caribbean Sea. Resolute deployed in support of Homeland Security Task Force – Southeast (HSTF-SE) and Operation Vigilant Sentry (OVS) to patrol the Coast Guard's Seventh District area of operations. While underway, Resolute’s crew conducted maritime safety and security missions while working to detect, deter, and intercept unsafe and illegal migrant ventures bound for the United States.
Coast Guard opens Ports of Wilmington and Morehead City, North Carolina, with restrictions
PORTSMOUTH, Va.—The captain of the port for North Carolina opened the Ports of Wilmington and
VIDEO RELEASE: Coast Guard rescues kite surfer near Barnegat Light, New Jersey
Click image to view and download video. PHILADELPHIA – The Coast Guard rescued a kite surfer from a
U.S. Coast Guard Academy Releases Fall Regimental Review Schedule
NEW LONDON, Conn. – The Coast Guard Academy is scheduled to hold six Regimental Reviews during the fall semester on the Washington Parade Field.
Aug. 30, 2023
Coast Guard warns those in Georgia, South Carolina to stay alert during Idalia
MIAMI — The Coast Guard reminds mariners and residents of Georgia and South Carolina to remain
Coast Guard sets port condition Zulu for the Port of Morehead City, North Carolina, due to Tropical Storm Idalia
PORTSMOUTH, Va. – The captain of the port of North Carolina set port condition Zulu for the Port of
Coast Guard stresses safety, shelter for Hurricane Idalia’s impact to Florida
MIAMI — The Coast Guard advises mariners and residents of Florida impacted by Hurricane Idalia of
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