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July 14, 2025

CORRECTION: Coast Guard assists 11 people aboard flooding catamaran off Dana Point, Calif.

Corrections: Coast Guard assisted 11 people aboard the charter catamaran. The previous published release stated the people were saved. The Coast Guard cutter's small boat crew assisted in using dewatering pumps to remove water from the vessel. The 11 passengers were transferred to another charter vessel operated by the same company and no injuries were reported DANA POINT, Calif. — U.S. Coast Guard and partner agencies assist 11 people aboard a charter catamaran taking on water approximately 7 miles south of Dana Point Harbor, Saturday evening. Coast Guard Sector Los Angeles-Long Beach watchstanders received a distress call at approximately 6:20 p.m. from the operator of the 50-foot catamaran Manute’a, reporting flooding while still making way toward Dana Point Harbor. The Dana Point Harbor Patrol and Orange County Sheriff’s Department were monitoring Channel 16 and immediately responded to assist. Coast Guard Sector Los Angeles-Long Beach assumed command of the search and rescue mission, issued an urgent marine information broadcast, and launched a response boat from Coast Guard Station Los Angeles-Long Beach while diverting the Coast Guard Cutter David Duren. The cutter’s small boat crew, along with partner agency vessels, arrived on scene, and assisted with using dewatering pumps to remove water from the vessel. The 11 passengers were transferred to another charter vessel, operated by the same company. The charter catamaran operator was able to safely transit back to port under the vessel’s own power with no other assistance needed.

July 14, 2025

Media Advisory: Coast Guard, state, local first responders to conduct boat drills on Ohio River in Kentucky & Indiana

WHAT: The Coast Guard, state and local first responders will conduct law enforcement drills with a

Secretary Kristi Noem presents medals to Lieutenant Ian Hopper, Lieutenant Blair Oguiofor, Petty Officer 3rd Class Scott Ruskan, and Petty Officer 3rd Class Seth Reece of Air Station Corpus Christi during a ceremony on July 11, 2025. The medals recognize their roles in the Camp Mystic rescue on July 4, when Coast Guard crews evacuated dozens of campers and staff amid flash flooding at the Guadalupe River.

July 12, 2025

Noem honors Coast Guard heroes in Kerrville ceremony

Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem presented military medals Friday to four U. S. Coast Guard aircrew members for their heroism during catastrophic flash flooding at Camp Mystic on July 4, 2025.

July 11, 2025

Coast Guard Arctic District holds Change of Command ceremony in Juneau, Alaska

JUNEAU, Alaska – The Coast Guard Arctic District staff held a change of command ceremony Friday in Juneau. Rear Adm. Bob Little relieved Rear Adm. Megan Dean as the commander of the Coast Guard Arctic District.

July 11, 2025

Coast Guard finalizes permanent relief of National Motor Lifeboat School Commanding Officer

The U.S. Coast Guard permanently relieved Chief Warrant Officer Timothy Crochet, the Commanding Officer of the National Motor Lifeboat School, Tuesday July 8, 2025 after temporarily relieving him on May 23, 2025. 

July 11, 2025

Coast Guard Cutter Blacktip (WPB 87326) arrives at new homeport in Valdez, Alaska

VALDEZ, Alaska — Coast Guard Cutter Blacktip (WPB 87326) arrives at its new homeport in Valdez Monday after transiting approximately 2,800 miles.

Cmdr. Matthew Zinn assumes command of Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral from Cmdr. Sarah Brennan during a change of command ceremony in Port Canaveral, Florida, July 11, 2025.

July 11, 2025

PHOTO RELEASE: Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral holds change of command ceremony

PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. — The crew of Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral held a change of command ceremony, Friday, at Cruise Terminal 6 in Port Canaveral.

Coast Guard officers salute during a change of command ceremony

July 11, 2025

Coast Guard Southeast District holds Change of Command ceremony

MIAMI — The Coast Guard Southeast District staff held a change of command ceremony, Friday, at Florida International University – Biscayne Bay.

July 11, 2025

Coast Guard Locates Two Unresponsive People near New Haven, Connecticut

BOSTON — U.S. Coast Guard Station New Haven located two unresponsive people from an overdue vessel

July 11, 2025

MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard aircrew available for media interviews in Kerrville, TX

The Coast Guard is scheduled to participate in a ceremony to honor the rescue helicopter air crew for their efforts during their flash flood response near Kerrville, Texas.