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USCGC Confidence’s (WMEC 619) small boat crew converges on a Cuban migrant vessel in support of Operation Vigilant Sentry off the coast of Key West, Florida, Jan. 21, 2023. Confidence’s crew patrolled the Coast Guard’s Seventh District area of operations to conduct maritime safety and security missions. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Dehan Harris)

May 22, 2023

USCGC Confidence returns home following 40-day Windward Passage and South Florida Straits patrol

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The crew of the USCGC Confidence (WMEC 619) returned to their home port in Cape Canaveral, Monday, following a 40-day patrol in the Windward Passage and South Florida Straits.

May 22, 2023

Coast Guard to host National Safe Boating Week media event in Metairie, La.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard to host National Safe Boating Week media event in Metairie, La.

May 22, 2023

MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Coast Guard to kick off National Safe Boating Week in Long Island, New York

Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound is scheduled to hold a National Safe Boating Week event featuring a search and rescue demonstration with Coast Guard helicopter and boat crews. Click the link to read the full release with additional details.

May 22, 2023

MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Coast Guard to conduct multi-agency training during National Safe Boating Week

Editor's Note: Media are requested to RSVP by 6 p.m., Tuesday, to the Coast Guard public affairs detachment Jacksonville office at 786-449-4059. WHO: Coast Guard Station Mayport, Nassau County Sherriff’s Department, Jacksonville Sheriff’s Department, St. John’s Country Sheriff’s Department, St. Augustine Fire Department, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and U.S. Space Force crews. WHAT: The Coast Guard and partner agencies will conduct training in accordance with the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) Boat Operator for Search and Rescue (BOSAR) training course. A Coast Guard Air Station Savannah aircrew will participate in the training exercise during the on-the-water training portion. WHEN: Media are requested to arrive by 9 a.m., Wednesday, May 24, 2023 WHERE: U.S. Coast Guard Station Mayport, 4200 Ocean St., Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 For breaking news, follow us on Twitter. For additional information, find us on Facebook and Instagram. -USCG-

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May 22, 2023

U.S. Coast Guard, partners prepare for arrival of Typhoon Mawar to Guam, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands

SANTA RITA, Guam — U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam, federal, territorial, and port partners continue Monday, May 22, 2023, to prepare for Typhoon Mawar, expected to arrive Tuesday. Typhoon Mawar strengthened and is intensifying as it heads northwest. It is advisable to take advantage of the remaining time to prepare before tropical storm conditions arrive before the typhoon on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, and rapidly deteriorate. Conditions will gradually improve for eastern Yap and western Chuuk states of the Federated States of Micronesia.

May 21, 2023

Coast Guard rescues 3 from oil rig after vessel sinks near Freeport, Texas

PHOTOS AVAILABLE: HOUSTON — The Coast Guard rescued three boaters from an oil rig after their vessel sank near Freeport, Texas, Sunday.

May 20, 2023

PHOTO RELEASE: Training Center Cape May Coast Guard Community Festival

U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May, N.J., and the Cape May County Coast Guard Community Foundation held an annual Coast Guard Community Festival on base, Saturday. The festivities included cutter tours, static boat displays, K-9 demonstrations, base tours, local vendors, and live entertainment.

May 20, 2023

Coast Guard urges safety during National Safe Boating Week, Memorial Day weekend

The Coast Guard and Coast Guard Auxiliary celebrate National Safe Boating Week, May 20 to May 26, urging mariners and beachgoers to practice safe, secure and enjoyable recreational boating throughout Memorial Day weekend. Considered by many as the unofficial start to the recreational boating season, Memorial Day weekend is a time when many boaters take to the water, increasing the likelihood for search and rescue situations, machinery failures and other types of water accidents.

May 19, 2023

Coast Guard kicks off National Safe Boating Week, releases summary of 2022 recreational boating statistics

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The Coast Guard is urging Mid-Atlantic boaters to be safe on the water heading

May 19, 2023

Coast Guard encourages public to exercise safe boating practices during New York Fleet Week 2023

NEW YORK — The Coast Guard encourages members of the public to review and participate in safe boating practices during National Safe Boating Week and New York Fleet Week 2023. In conjunction with National Safe Boating Week on May 20-26, Fleet Week will take place in New York from May 24-30. Fleet Week recognizes and honors military members and is historically a busy weekend for the boating community. Click the link to read the full release.