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July 21, 2024

U.S. Coast Guard rescues motor yacht crew 200 nautical miles west of Republic of Palau

SANTA RITA, Guam — The USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) crew is currently towing the motor yacht Black Pearl 1, located approximately 200 nautical miles west of the Republic of Palau on July 21, 2024, after responding to a distress call. "Our primary concern is the safety of everyone aboard the Black Pearl 1. The swift response and ongoing efforts by the crew of USCGC Oliver Henry exemplify our commitment to safeguarding lives at sea. We will continue to provide all necessary support to ensure the vessel and its crew reach safety," said Lt. Chelsea Garcia, the U.S. Coast Guard search and rescue mission coordinator for the case.

July 20, 2024

Coast Guard holds commissioning ceremony for Marine Safety Unit Lake Worth

Miami 𑁋 Lt. Giacomo Terrizzi III assumed command of the newly established Coast Guard Marine Safety

July 19, 2024

Coast Guard District 11 holds change-of-command

ALAMEDA, Calif. — Coast Guard District 11 personnel hosted a change-of-command ceremony, Friday on Coast Guard Island.

July 19, 2024

Coast Guard Sector Southeast Alaska holds Change of Command ceremony

Coast Guard Sector Southeast Alaska personnel conducted a change-of-command ceremony in Juneau at Coast Guard Station Juneau's pier, Friday. Capt. Stanley Fields relieved Capt. Darwin Jensen as commander of Sector Southeast Alaska in a ceremony presided over by Rear Adm. Megan Dean, commander of Coast Guard District Seventeen.

July 19, 2024

Coast Guard terminates voyages of two illegal charter vessels

SAN PEDRO, Calif. — The Coast Guard terminated the voyages of two illegal charter vessels near Newport Beach and San Pedro earlier this week. A Coast Guard Station Los Angeles-Long Beach small boat crew responded to a 76-foot pleasure craft operating as an illegal charter in Newport Beach with 14 passengers aboard Monday. The crew found the following violations: Violation of 46 C.F.R. 176.100 (a) for not having a valid Certificate of Inspection. Violation of 46 C.F.R. 15.805(a)(4) for failure to have a properly licensed master on an inspected small passenger vessel. A Coast Guard Station Los Angeles-Long Beach small boat crew responded to a 35-foot pleasure craft operating in San Pedro as an illegal charter with seven passengers aboard Tuesday. The boat crew found the following violations: Violation of 46 C.F.R. 176.100 (a) for not having a valid Certificate of Inspection. Violation of 46 C.F.R. 15.805(a)(4) for failure to have a properly licensed master on an inspected small passenger vessel. Violation of 46 C.F.R. 16.201 for failure to have a random drug testing program.

July 19, 2024

Coast Guard repatriates 27 migrants to Cuba

The crew of the Sentinel-class Coast Guard Cutter Charles David Jr. (WPC 1107) repatriated 27 migrants to Cuba, Friday, following the interdiction of an irregular, unlawful migration voyage, approximately 23 miles south of the Dry Tortugas.

July 18, 2024

Coast Guard seeks public comment about Route 37 Petaluma River bridge, regarding pier protection system

ALAMEDA, Calif. — The Coast Guard is soliciting public comments on a proposal by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to replace the pier protection system at the existing Route 37 bridge across the Petaluma River at mile 1.0, near Blackpoint, at the Marin/Sonoma County line, California.

July 18, 2024

MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard District 11 to hold Change of Command Ceremony

Editor’s Note: Media members are asked to RSVP to PADETSF@uscg.mil or by calling Chief Petty Officer Levi Read at 510-316-4586 by 6 p.m. Thursday. WHO: Vice Adm. Andrew Tiongson; Rear Adm. Andrew Sugimoto and Rear Adm. Joseph Buzzella WHAT: Coast Guard District 11 Change of Command Ceremony WHEN: Friday, July 19 at 11 a.m. WHERE: Freedom Park on Coast Guard Island

July 18, 2024

Coast Guard repatriates 46 migrants to Dominican Republic

The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Tezanos repatriated 46 migrants to the Dominican Republic, Wednesday, following the interdiction of an irregular, unlawful migration voyage, approximately 34 miles northwest of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. 

July 18, 2024

Coast Guard Sector Boston conducts change of command ceremony

BOSTON – Capt. Kailie Benson transferred command of Coast Guard Sector Boston to Capt. Jamie Frederick, Friday, during a change-of-command ceremony at Coast Guard Base Boston. Click here to read more...

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