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Aug. 12, 2024

Coast Guard sets Port Condition X-RAY for U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico seaports as Potential Tropical Cyclone 5 approaches

Coast Guard Captain of the Port San Juan set Port Condition X-RAY at 1 p.m., Monday, for seaports in U.S. Virgins Islands and Puerto Rico due to the possibility of sustained gale force winds (winds greater than 39 miles per hour) from Potential Tropical Cyclone 5 arriving within 48 hours. The Coast Guard strongly cautions the maritime community to remain vigilant and take the necessary precautions as Potential Tropical Cyclone 5 continues approaching the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico area. “We urge the maritime community to not underestimate the impacts of this storm,” said Capt. Luis Rodriguez, Coast Guard Sector San Juan commander. “We are working closely with the maritime industry in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico to take the necessary actions to protect our port infrastructure and facilities for the storm’s arrival. This work is critical to minimize any impacts and facilitate the reestablishment of commercial vessel traffic following the storm when conditions are safe.”

Aug. 12, 2024

VIDEO AVAILABLE: Coast Guard medevacs two from lift boat 40 miles offshore from Marsh Island, Louisiana

The Coast Guard medevaced two men from a lift boat approximately 40 miles offshore from Marsh Island, Louisiana, Sunday.

The U.S. Coast Guard rescued six people after a boat fire on the fishing vessel Three Girls led to them abandoning ship 105 nautical miles east of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Aug. 11, 2024. The following morning, the six people rescued were safely transferred to a pier in South Portland, Maine. (U.S. Coast Guard Courtesy Photo)

Aug. 12, 2024

IMAGERY/AUDIO AVAILABLE: Coast Guard rescues 6 people after fire breaks out on vessel

The Coast Guard rescued six people after a fire aboard their vessel made them abandon ship 120 miles east of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Sunday. Click the link above to view full news release.

Aug. 12, 2024

MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard, state, local first responders to conduct boat drills on Ohio River in Kentucky & Ohio

Editor’s Note: Media planning to attend should RSVP no later than 4 p.m., August 13th, 2024, by

Legend-class cutter USCGC Midgett (WMSL 757) sails during the at-sea phase of Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024. Twenty-nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 27 to Aug. 1. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 2024 is the 29th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Terrin Hartman)

Aug. 10, 2024

Globally deployable Coast Guard units conclude participation in RIMPAC 2024

HONOLULU – Four Hawaii-based and two California-based Coast Guard units, all globally deployable, concluded operations at the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024 Exercise and returned to service of the residents of Hawaii and the Pacific region, Aug. 1.

Coast Guard Cutter Richard Dixon repatriated 15 migrants to Dominican Republic, Aug. 8, 2024, following the interdiction of an irregular, unlawful migration voyage in Mona Passage waters near Puerto Rico, Aug. 7, 2024. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

Aug. 9, 2024

Coast Guard repatriates 15 migrants to Dominican Republic, following an unlawful migration voyage interdiction in the Mona Passage

Coast Guard Cutter Richard Dixon repatriated 15 migrants to Dominican Republic, Friday, following the interdiction of an irregular, unlawful migration voyage in Mona Passage waters near Puerto Rico, Thursday night. One of the repatriated migrants was interdicted in a separate migrant voyage on July 30, 2024.

Coast Guard Cutter Alex Haley (WMEC 39) detected and followed a Russian Federation Vishnya-class naval vessel Monday south of the Aleutian Islands, Alaska. Alex Haley patrolled under Operation Frontier Sentinel, a Coast Guard operation designed to meet presence with presence when strategic competitors operate in and around U.S. waters (U.S. Coast Guard courtesy photo)

Aug. 9, 2024

U.S. Coast Guard encounters Russian naval vessel near Aleutian Islands, Alaska

JUNEAU, Alaska — The U.S. Coast Guard located a Russian Federation Vishnya-class naval vessel Monday

Coast Guard Cutter Venturous conducts small boat operations in Canal De Tortue, Haiti July 19, 2024. Venturous’ crew conducted a 60-day maritime safety and security patrol in the Windward Passage and Florida Straits. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Alvin Cruz)

Aug. 9, 2024

Florida-based cutter returns home after supporting Maritime Border Operations in the Straits of Florida, Windward Pass

The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Venturous (WMEC 625) returned to their homeport of St. Petersburg, Thursday, after a 60-day Caribbean patrol. During the patrol, Venturous’ crew supported Operation Vigilant Sentry, a joint operation combining air and surface assets and personnel to address illegal maritime migration in the Caribbean corridor of the United States. The primary objective is to protect the safety of life at sea, and to deter maritime mass migration.

Chaplain Ben Shambaugh delivered the benediction during the commissioning held in Coram, New York, August 9, 2024. Capt. Elisa Garrity, the Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound commander, presided over the ceremony. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Sydney Phoenix)

Aug. 9, 2024

PHOTO RELEASE: Coast Guard commissions Marine Safety Unit Coram

CORAM, NY — The Coast Guard commissioned Marine Safety Unit (MSU) Coram Friday, marking a significant enhancement in maritime safety and security operations. Click the link above to view full news release.

Aug. 9, 2024

Coast Guard Area Command for Hurricane Debby disestablished

Editor’s Note: The following is no longer being monitored: 786-373-6675,

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PHOTOS AVAILABLE: Coast Guard Station Port Aransas holds change-of-command ceremony https://t.co/i8I4QCMSyF

Media Availability: USCGC Legare to return home following a 69-day patrol in the Florida Straits https://t.co/qQwF8ArjN0

Coast Guard icebreaker departs for months-long Arctic deployment https://t.co/JNZBmu4j9j

Coast Guard icebreaker departs for months-long Arctic deployment https://t.co/8gSqJ7ove5

Unified Command stands down from response to fire aboard motor vessel Grande Costa D’Avorio at Port Newark https://t.co/D9aMs0kr97

Coast Guard Tactical Law Enforcement Team South holds change of command ceremony https://t.co/kgNii5ilKP

Unified Command transitions from shipboard fire response to investigation and salvage operations at Port Newark https://t.co/7gHK5r9Ut4

Coast Guard repatriates 27 migrants to Dominican Republic, following vessel interdiction in Mona Passage https://t.co/ejzFtniVX6

Coast Guard repatriates 27 migrants to Dominican Republic, following vessel interdiction in Mona Passage https://t.co/6O7stlpuOi

MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Unified Command to provide update on vessel fire at Port Newark https://t.co/vopXwYvhtC

PHOTO RELEASE: Coast Guard rescues man from disabled vessel off Ponte Vedra Beach https://t.co/gWJEIBTH9a

Coast Guard Cutter Neah Bay (WTGB 105) Change of Command Ceremony https://t.co/I1QWDV99nL

Coast Guard, state, local first responders to conduct boat drills on Ohio River in Kentucky, Indiana. https://t.co/PsZUeCVxqH

Coast Guard medevacs crew member from oil rig 88 miles off Freeport, Texas https://t.co/n5P2u8Bl3z

UPDATE 2: Unified Command continues response to fire aboard motor vessel Grande Costa D’Avorio at Port Newark https://t.co/kqHY7xjfej

Coast Guard assists 11 beset by weather on Lake Pontchartrain, Louisiana https://t.co/qQQ9GnzX94

Coast Guard rescues 4 from vessel taking on water 30 miles off Baffin Bay, Texas https://t.co/5LfFLQAd03

UPDATE 1: Unified Command continues response to fire aboard motor vessel Grande Costa D’Avorio at Port Newark https://t.co/qNZn6Wvpkz

Unified Command continues response to fire aboard motor vessel Grande Costa D’Avorio at Port Newark https://t.co/lXS77UQ0f6

PHOTO RELEASE: Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral holds 1st change-of-command ceremony https://t.co/S0GMwft5Lw

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