HEADQUARTERS

April 28, 2023

Coast Guard extends timeline to finalize PEIS to conduct additional analysis in response to public comments

SEATTLE – The Coast Guard extended the timeline to finalize the Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS) for the Base Seattle Modernization project from May 7th, 2023 until December 31, 2023. after receiving permission from the Department of Homeland Security. This extension enables the Coast Guard to consider public comments received on the Draft PEIS and conduct additional analysis that will help inform a final Record of Decision (ROD).

April 28, 2023

Coast Guard repatriates 82 people to Cuba

MIAMI — Coast Guard Cutter Pablo Valent’s crew repatriated 82 people to Cuba, Thursday, following interdictions off Florida's coast.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.