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Feb. 7, 2025

Coast Guard medevacs snorkeler in distress in Atlantic Ocean waters north of Dominican Republic

A Coast Guard Air Station Borinquen MH-60T Jayhawk helicopter aircrew conducted a medevac for a snorkeler from the motor vessel Sea Hunter in Atlantic Ocean waters, approximately 70 nautical miles north of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, Wednesday. The snorkeler was a 70-year-old man, U.S. citizen, who experienced a near drowning event while snorkeling off the motor vessel Sea Hunter. “This mission presented a significant challenge, as time was of the essence and required meticulous planning of fuel, communications, and extensive coordination between Sector San Juan and the Sea Hunter crew,” said Lt. William Boardman, Coast Guard MH-60T Jayhawk aircraft commander for the case. “Our team worked efficiently on scene to ensure a safe return to Puerto Rico. The patient was successfully transferred to Emergency Medical Service personnel and transported to a higher level of care. A huge thank you to everyone involved.”

Feb. 6, 2025

Coast Guard searches for crew member in Eastern Pacific Ocean

EASTERN PACIFIC OCEAN – The Coast Guard Cutter Waesche (WMSL 751) is actively searching for a Coast Guard crew member that was reported unaccounted for Tuesday morning, while operating in the Eastern Pacific Ocean.

A U.S. Coast Guard C-130 Hercules crew prepares for an alien expulsion flight in San Diego, California, Feb. 5, 2025.

Feb. 6, 2025

Coast Guard conducts alien expulsion flight operations between California, Texas

The Coast Guard conducted alien expulsion flights Wednesday between California and Texas.

A U.S. Coast Guard crew member from USCGC Campbell (WMEC 909) apprehends two suspected drug smugglers in international waters of the Eastern Pacific Ocean, Dec. 31, 2024. The interdiction of the go-fast vessel yielded more than 4,017 pounds of cocaine with an estimated street value of over $45.5 million. (U.S. Coast Guard photo courtesy of Campbell)

Feb. 5, 2025

Coast Guard Cutter Campbell returns home after interdicting $91M in illicit narcotics during Eastern Pacific Ocean patrol

NEWPORT, R.I.  — The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Campbell (WMEC 909) returned to their home port in Newport, Monday, following a 63-day multi-mission patrol to the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific Ocean. Campbell deployed in support of Joint Interagency Task Force – South (JIATF-S) to advance the primary mission of interdicting illegal narcotics in known drug trafficking zones. Campbell’s crew conducted maritime safety and security missions while working to detect, deter and intercept drug smuggling vessels.

Feb. 4, 2025

Coast Guard rescues boaters from disabled sailboat near San Juan Islands

SEATTLE – The Coast Guard rescued two boaters from a disabled and grounded 31-foot sailboat near the San Juan Islands, Wash., Monday night. Rescue crews rescued a 56-year-old man and recovered a woman who later succumbed to her injuries.

Feb. 4, 2025

Coast Guard terminates illegal charter in violation of active Captain of the Port order

MIAMI — Coast Guard law enforcement officers from the Coast Guard Cutter Richard Etheridge terminated the voyage of an illegal passenger vessel, Friday, near Dania Beach.

Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Napier crewmembers rescue five boaters from a disabled 18-foot vessel taking on water 13 nautical miles off Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, Feb. 1, 2025. The rescued boaters were later embarked aboard a responding commercial vessel and transported to ‘Combate’ Beach in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico; no injuries were reported in this case. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

Feb. 3, 2025

Coast Guard rescues 5 boaters from vessel taking on water off Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico

Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Napier rescued five boaters from a disabled vessel 13 nautical miles off Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, Saturday afternoon. Rescued are four men and a woman, who came into distress after their 18-foot recreational vessel Michelle Marie II became disabled in eight-foot seas and started taking on water. “The situation and conditions on-scene could have caused this vessel to capsize at any given moment,” said Capt. Robert E. Stiles, Coast Guard Sector San Juan Search and Rescue mission coordinator for the case. “Thanks to the quick response and swift coordination between Coast Guard watchstanders and the Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Napier crew all five lives were saved, and a tragic outcome was averted. Although we are very glad everyone aboard the Michelle Marie II is safe, we can't overemphasize the importance heeding small craft advisories and paying close attention to projected sea-states and weather conditions before going out to sea.”

Coast Guard C-130 conducts alien expulsion flight.

Feb. 2, 2025

Coast Guard conducts alien expulsion flight operations between California, Texas

The Coast Guard conducted alien expulsion flights Sunday between California and Texas.

The Coast Guard Cutter Active and U.S. Customs and Border Protection interdict an alien vessel, approximately 15 miles off the coast of Mission Bay, California, Feb. 2, 2025.

Feb. 2, 2025

Coast Guard interdicts 16 aliens near Mission Bay

SAN DIEGO — Coast Guard interdicted a panga with 16 aliens aboard approximately 15 miles off the coast of Mission Bay, Sunday morning.

A U.S. Coast Guard Potomac River Aviation incident command response boat crew and the crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Nathan Bruckenthal conduct operations in Washington, January 31, 2025.

Feb. 1, 2025

Update 2: Coast Guard, multiple partner agencies, responding to plane crash in Potomac River

The U.S. Coast Guard continues to support local, city, state and federal partners Saturday in response to the aircraft collision that occurred Wednesday evening over the Potomac River in Washington.