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Homeland Security Taskforce Southeast graphic.

April 28, 2023

Homeland Security Task Force – Southeast sustains enhanced migration enforcement posture

MIAMI— Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Department of State announced sweeping new measures to further reduce irregular migration, including irregular maritime migration, and to significantly expand lawful pathways to facilitate the safe, orderly and humane processing of migrants. The measures announced Thursday draw on the success of recent processes that have significantly reduced unlawful migration through a combination of expanded lawful pathways and swift returns and removal of those who fail to use those lawful pathways.

Rear Adm. Hickey, Rear Adm. Johnston and Vice Adm. Lunday at change of command ceremony

April 28, 2023

Ninth Coast Guard District Change-of-Command Ceremony

CLEVELAND — Rear Adm. Jonathan P. Hickey relieved Rear Adm. Michael J. Johnston as commander of the Ninth Coast Guard District in a change-of-command ceremony at Windows on the River Banquet Hall, Thursday.

The Coast Guard and good Samaritans aboard two commercial fishing vessels located and rescued the crew of the 52-foot commercial fishing vessel Sea Smile 545-miles southwest of Hawaii, Friday. C-130 aircrews deployed two life rafts, two self-locating datum marker buoys, a VHF radio, survival gear and supplies, and a red flare to illuminate the area prior to departing the scene.

April 27, 2023

Coast Guard suspends search for missing Australian cruise ship passenger off of Hawaii

HONOLULU — The Coast Guard has suspended the active search for the missing cruise ship passenger from Australia 500-miles south of Kailua Kona, Big Island, Thursday.

Coast Guard Cutter Richard Dixon interdicts an overloaded makeshift vessel in Mona Passage waters April 15, 2023. The cutter crew safely embarked and returned 34 migrants from this voyage to authorities in the Dominican Republic April 27, 2023. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

April 27, 2023

Coast Guard repatriate 33 Dominican migrants, returns 1 Haitian to the Dominican Republic

The Coast Guard Cutter Richard Dixon returned 34 migrants to the Dominican Republic Thursday, following the interdiction of an illegal voyage vessel Tuesday in Mona Passage waters near Puerto Rico. The interdiction is the result of ongoing local and federal multi-agency efforts in support of the Caribbean Border Interagency Group (CBIG).

April 27, 2023

MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Coast Guard to kick off Responsible Boating Campaign in Long Island, Connecticut

Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound and partner agencies are scheduled to hold a Responsible Boating Campaign May 2, and May 4, with each featuring a search and rescue demonstration with Coast Guard helicopter and boat crews. Click the link to read more and to RSVP.

April 26, 2023

Coast Guard crews search for missing Australian cruise ship passenger off of Hawaii

HONOLULU — Coast Guard crews are searching for a cruise ship passenger from Australia Wednesday, 500-miles south of Kailua Kona, Big Island.

April 26, 2023

Coast Guard enforces restricted bar in Coos Bay, OR

ASTORIA, Ore. – The Coast Guard issued a Notice of Violation Tuesday to the operator of a recreational vessel that was detected crossing a restricted bar in Coos Bay. Administrative fines were issued to the operator of the vessel for $3,000. The Coast Guard previously established regulated navigation areas for specific locations on the Oregon and Washington coasts and created guidance for these locations. When conditions become hazardous, the Captain of the Port for the Coast Guard, having jurisdiction over a particular area, will either restrict or close the bar to ensure maritime safety.

A Coast Guard Station Ketchikan 45-foot Response Boat-Medium crew conducts a man overboard drill during a full-sale active shooter exercise aboard the Ketchikan Alaska Marine Highway System marine vessel Matanuska in Ketchikan, Alaska, April 26, 2023. The exercise is designed to improve active shooter response protocols and interagency coordination for potential emergencies. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer Third Class Ian Gray.

April 26, 2023

News Release: Coast Guard, partner agencies team up for full-scale exercise in Ketchikan, Alaska

Ketchikan, Alaska – Personnel from the Coast Guard and partner agencies conducted a full-scale active shooter exercise at the Ketchikan Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) Terminal on Wednesday, April 26, 2023.

The Nauru President and his delegation visited United States Department of Defense agencies including the United States Indo-Pacific Command in addition to meeting with members from the East-West Center and the The Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies during their 5-day visit.

April 26, 2023

Coast Guard hosts Nauru President to strengthen partnerships

HONOLULU — The President of Nauru, Russ Joseph Kun, visited U.S. Coast Guard District 14 this weekend.

April 26, 2023

USCGC Tampa returns home following 88-day multi-mission Caribbean Sea patrol

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The crew of the USCGC Tampa (WMEC 902) returned to their home port in Portsmouth, Wednesday, following an 88-day patrol in the Florida Straits and Caribbean Sea.