HEADQUARTERS

Sept. 16, 2024

Coast Guard boat rescues 2 boaters, tows disabled vessel to safe haven in St. Croix

Coast Guard crews rescued two boaters from a disabled and adrift vessel approximately 11 nautical miles north of St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, Sunday afternoon. Rescued are a father and son from the 35ft cuddy cabin vessel Kraken Up, after the vessel became disabled following an electrical fire onboard. Coast Guard watchstanders at Sector San Juan received VHF-Channel 16 Mayday transmission from the owner/operator of the Kraken Up reporting the distress situation. Watchstanders initiated the launch of a Coast Guard MH-60T Jayhawk helicopter from Air Station Borinquen and a 33-foot Special Purpose Craft-Law Enforcement vessel from Boat Forces Unit U.S. Virgin Islands to render assistance.

Sept. 16, 2024

PHOTO RELEASE: Coast Guard, partner agency crews rescue woman, dogs stranded on Bay Point Island

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Coast Guard and partner agency crews rescued a woman and two dogs Sunday after they became stranded on Bay Point Island. 

Sept. 16, 2024

MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Coast Guard to host ‘Mission Mighty Mississippi’ family event in Rock Island

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — The Coast Guard will host a free, two-day family event at Schwiebert Riverfront Park in Rock Island on Friday and Saturday, offering the public a chance to interact with Coast Guard members and explore career opportunities, capabilities, and demonstrations.  Who: Adm. Kevin Lunday, Coast Guard vice commandant, Coast Guard members, and the local public  What: The Coast Guard invites the media and members of the public to interact with Coast Guard personnel, view aircraft and boats, and experience interactive displays and demonstrations  Where: Schwiebert Riverfront Park, 101 17th St., Rock Island, IL, 61201  When: Friday, Sept. 20, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., CDT; Saturday, Sept. 21, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., CDT   

Sept. 16, 2024

MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard to honor Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agent with Lifesaving Medal

Coast Guard to honor Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agent with Lifesaving Medal

Sept. 14, 2024

Coast Guard rescues boater 40 miles off Crystal River

CLEARWATER, Fla. — Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater aircrews rescued a man, Saturday, after his sailing vessel took on water 40 miles off Crystal River.

Sept. 13, 2024

U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia Sector Guam, CNMI agencies successfully conduct 2024 joint search and rescue exercise

GARAPAN, Saipan, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands — U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam and Station Apra Harbor personnel teamed up with local rescue units and enforcement officers from the CNMI for an intensive three-day Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREx) in Saipan from Sept. 10-12, 2024. This year's exercise brought together a robust team of responders, including members from the CNMI Department of Fire and Emergency and Medical Services, CNMI Customs and Biosecurity, CNMI Homeland Security and Emergency Management, and the CNMI Division of Fish & Wildlife, all working towards enhancing search and rescue capabilities, communication protocols, and partnerships within the Northern Marianas. "Seeing the growth and increased readiness of our local agencies over the past few years is truly inspiring," said Chief Petty Officer Richard Hofschneider, a proud Tinian native and part of the Forces Micronesia Emergency Management and Force Readiness staff. "It's not just about the drills; it's about our community coming together. These exercises remind us that we're protecting our homes, families, and friends—something we all take pride in."

Sept. 13, 2024

Coast Guard Cutter Diligence returns home following 41-day patrol in the Florida Straits and Windward Passage

PENSACOLA, Fla. — The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Diligence (WMEC 616) returned to their home port in Pensacola, Wednesday, following a 41-day homeland security and counter-drug patrol in the Florida Straits and Windward Passage. Diligence’s crew deployed in support of Homeland Security Task Force – Southeast (HSTF-SE) and Operation Vigilant Sentry (OVS) while underway in the Seventh Coast Guard District’s area of responsibility, where crew members conducted maritime safety and security missions.

Sept. 13, 2024

Coast Guard suspends search for missing man 28 miles off Englewood

CLEARWATER, Fla. — The Coast Guard suspended the search for a missing man aboard a 37-foot vessel off the coast of Englewood, Thursday, at 10 p.m., pending new information.

Sept. 12, 2024

Coast Guard, partner agencies complete search and rescue exercise off Kawaihae, Hawaii

HONOLULU – The Coast Guard and partner agencies completed a search and rescue exercise off Kawaihae, Hawaii, Thursday.

Sept. 12, 2024

Coast Guard reopens ports and waterways following Hurricane Francine

NEW ORLEANS — The Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP) New Orleans has set port condition normal as of 6 p.m., Thursday, following waterway assessments and coordination with federal, state, and local partners.