HEADQUARTERS

April 24, 2023

Ninth Coast Guard District to hold Change-of-Command Ceremony

CLEVELAND — The Coast Guard invites the media to attend the Ninth District change-of-command ceremony, Thursday, at Windows on the River Banquet Hall.

April 23, 2023

Coast Guard medevacs crewmember from vessel near Port Fourchon, Louisiana

The Coast Guard medevaced a crewmember from a motor vessel Sunday approximately 15 miles south of Port Fourchon, Louisiana  

April 23, 2023

USCGC Stone returns home following 105-day multi-mission patrol

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — The crew of the USCGC Stone (WMSL 758) returned to their home port in North Charleston, Sunday, following a 105-day patrol in the South Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea and Florida Straits.

April 23, 2023

Coast Guard rescues 6 from boat taking on water 15 miles offshore Charleston

Coast Guard rescues 6 from boat taking on water 15 miles offshore Charleston Editor's Note: Click on images to download high-resolution version. CHARLESTON, S.C. — A Coast Guard Station Charleston boat crew rescued six men, Sunday, after their 39-foot boat began taking on water 15 miles offshore of Charleston. A crewmember aboard the distressed boat notified Coast Guard Sector Charleston watchstanders at 6:37 a.m., via VHF-FM channel 16 marine radio, that their boat was taking on water. Sector Charleston watchstanders requested an Air Station Savannah aircrew launch from Charleston Executive Airport-JZI for air support. The Station Charleston boat crew transferred over a crewmember and dewatering pump that kept the 39-foot boat afloat until it moored at the Safe Harbor City Boatyard. "The mariners were prepared by having a VHF-FM radio onboard to provide us an exact location to find them," said Petty Officer 2nd Class Frank Marrano, Coast Guard Station Charleston, search and rescue boat operator on the case. “Our crew trains weekly for these scenarios and ensures our dewatering pumps are operational at all times." No medical concerns were reported. “When going offshore, the Coast Guard recommends all mariners have onboard an emergency position indicating radio beacon (EPIRB), personal locator beacon (PLB) and a ditch kit,” said Scott Szczepaniak, Coast Guard District 7 recreational boating safety specialist. “We recommend that all mariners should always wear their life jackets, but if you are not wearing your lifejacket and something goes wrong, the first thing you should do is put one on.” For breaking news, follow us on Twitter. For additional information, find us on Facebook and Instagram. -USCG-

April 22, 2023

PHOTOS AVAILABLE: Coast Guard assists 2 aboard grounded vessel near Freeport, Texas

PHOTOS AVAILABLE: The Coast Guard assisted two people aboard a vessel that ran aground near Freeport, Texas, Saturday.

April 21, 2023

Coast Guard medevacs crewmember from bulk carrier vessel near Dauphin Island, Alabama

VIDEO AVAILABLE: The Coast Guard medevaced a crewmember Friday from a bulk carrier vessel approximately 12 miles south of Dauphin Island, Alabama. 

April 21, 2023

Coast Guard, partner agencies complete oil spill exercise

  KITTY HAWK, N.C. — The Coast Guard, Maritime Administration (MARAD), North Carolina Emergency

April 21, 2023

Update 4: Unified Command stands down for vessel fire in Tacoma, Washington

SEATTLE — The Unified Command composed of Tacoma Fire Department, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Puget Sound, Washington Department of Ecology and Puyallup Tribe of Indians, with support from several other agencies, which was stood up to respond to the April 8 fire aboard the fishing vessel Kodiak Enterprise moored in the Hylebos Waterway in Tacoma, was stood down Friday. Over the last several days, responders alternated between removing fuel and pockets of water, to maintain vessel stability. All of the diesel remaining aboard the vessel was successfully removed with no fuel spilled or sheening observed during defueling operations.   

April 21, 2023

Coast Guard, CBP Intercept vessel carrying 15 migrants off Orange County coast

SAN PEDRO, Calif. - The Coast Guard intercepted a sport-fisher carrying 15 undocumented non-citizens attempting to enter the United States off the coast of Orange County, California, on April 20, 2023. The Coast Guard Cutter Forrest Rednour spotted the overloaded 36-ft vessel around 4:30 p.m., as it headed northbound near San Clemente with an estimated 8-12 people onboard. The response was coordinated with the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations Special Enforcement Group (SEG) and Air and Marine Operations (AMO).

April 21, 2023

MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard, local partners to conduct mass rescue exercise on the Mississippi River in New Orleans

MEDIA ADVISORY: The Coast Guard, along with partner agencies, and private organizations are scheduled to hold a mass rescue exercise Wednesday on the Mississippi River in New Orleans.