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Sept. 23, 2023

Coast Guard rescues 5 from sailing vessel during Tropical Storm Ophelia

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The Coast Guard rescued five people Friday from an anchored 38-foot catamaran that was beset by weather conditions caused by Tropical Storm Ophelia within Lookout Bight in Cape Lookout, North Carolina.

Sept. 22, 2023

Coast Guard sets port condition modified Zulu for Port of Baltimore

BALTIMORE — The captain of the port for Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region set port

National Weather Service report of affected marine areas along the North Eastern shore.

Sept. 22, 2023

Coast Guard actively monitors tropical storm Ophelia

NEW YORK — U.S. Coast Guard Sector New York is actively monitoring the forecasted arrival of inclement weather beginning later today, Friday, through the weekend. Current forecasts predict a potential for high winds with gusts up to 40 kts, 2-3 inches of total rainfall, coastal flooding of 1 to 1 ½ ft, dangerous rip currents and breaking surf, and seas building to 9 – 13 ft offshore. Click link to read more.

Sept. 22, 2023

Coast Guard urges caution as tropical storm impacts Delaware Bay region

PHILADELPHIA – The Coast Guard urges the maritime public to exercise caution as the Delaware Bay

Sept. 22, 2023

Coast Guard sets port condition Zulu for the Port of Morehead City in anticipation of Tropical Storm Ophelia

PORTSMOUTH, Va. – The Captain of the Port for Coast Guard Sector North Carolina set Port Condition Zulu for the Port of Morehead City at 1:00 a.m. on Friday, September 22 due to predicted tropical storm force winds generated by Tropical Storm Ophelia.

Sept. 22, 2023

Coast Guard sets port condition Zulu for Virginia ports in anticipation of Tropical Storm Ophelia

PORTSMOUTH, Va. – The Captain of the Port for Coast Guard Sector Virginia has set Port Condition Zulu for the Port of Virginia at 4 p.m. Friday due to predicted tropical storm force winds generated by Tropical Storm Ophelia.

Sept. 22, 2023

Coast Guard rescues 4 from sailing vessel in Delaware River

The U.S. Coast Guard coordinated and participated in a Multi-Agency Strike Force Operation (MASFO) at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach on Wednesday, September 20, 2023.

Sept. 22, 2023

U.S. Coast Guard Leads Multi-Agency Operation Safeguarding Cargo Transport at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach

SAN PEDRO, Calif. – The U.S. Coast Guard coordinated and participated in a Multi-Agency Strike Force

Sept. 21, 2023

Coast Guard sets port condition Yankee for Port of Baltimore

BALTIMORE — The Captain of the Port for Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region set port

Sept. 21, 2023

U.S. Coast Guard, partners participate in joint mass rescue training in American Samoa.

HONOLULU - The U.S. Coast Guard and partners participated in the American Samoa Mass Rescue Operation Tabletop Exercise at the Pago Pago International Airport, in August.