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U.S. Coast Guard Arctic District

Based in Juneau, Anchorage and Kodiak, Alaska.

We serve and safeguard the public, protect the environment and its resources, and defend the Nation’s interests in the Alaskan maritime region. For more information about the Arctic District, visit our homepage at https://www.pacificarea.uscg.mil/Our-Organization/Arctic-District/

LATEST ARCTIC DISTRICT NEWS

Jan. 9, 2026

Coast Guard Cutter Kimball returns to Honolulu after 120-day Arctic patrol

Jan. 5, 2026

Coast Guard rescues 9 people near St. George Island, Alaska

Nov. 26, 2025

U.S. Coast Guard heavy icebreaker departs Seattle for months-long deployment to Antarctica

Nov. 7, 2025

Media Advisory: U.S. Coast Guard’s only Polar icebreakers dock in Seattle for rare gathering

Oct. 31, 2025

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy returns to Seattle after 129-day Arctic deployment

Oct. 24, 2025

Coast Guard conducts post-storm assessments, cleanup operations in western Alaska

Oct. 22, 2025

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Waesche returns to California following multi-mission Arctic patrol, demonstrates U.S. commitment to strong and free Arctic

Oct. 14, 2025

UPDATE: Coast Guard supports State response, conducts mass rescue operations in Alaska

Oct. 13, 2025

Coast Guard supports state response, conducts mass rescue operations in Alaska

Oct. 4, 2025

Newest Coast Guard icebreaker completes inaugural patrol

Sept. 24, 2025

Coast Guard command centers update primary phone numbers in Alaska

Sept. 3, 2025

Coast Guard responds to diesel spill near Kodiak, Alaska

Sept. 3, 2025

U.S. Coast Guard bolsters surface presence and responds to 2 Chinese research vessels in the Arctic

Aug. 28, 2025

Coast Guard investigates a report of unknown containers on and near Montague Island, Alaska

Aug. 27, 2025

Coast Guard awards contract for waterfront homeport improvements in Sitka, Alaska

Aug. 25, 2025

Coast Guard rescues man from downed aircraft near Haines, Alaska

Aug. 16, 2025

Coast Guard Continues Response to Chinese Research Vessel Activity in U.S. Arctic

Aug. 11, 2025

Coast Guard commissions Coast Guard Cutter Earl Cunningham (WPC 1159) in Kodiak, Alaska

Aug. 11, 2025

U.S. Coast Guard commissions USCGC Storis, bolstering Arctic presence and advancing Force Design 2028

Aug. 8, 2025

U.S. Coast Guard Responds to Increased Chinese Research Vessel Activity in U.S. Arctic

Aug. 8, 2025

MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Coast Guard to commission Coast Guard Cutter Earl Cunningham (WPC 1159) in Kodiak, Alaska

Aug. 8, 2025

MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard to commission Coast Guard Cutter Storis in Juneau

Aug. 4, 2025

Coast Guard rescues 4 people from sinking vessel in Gulf of Alaska

Aug. 1, 2025

Court Imposes Over $1 Million in Civil Penalties on Fishing Companies and Manager for Oil Discharges into Coastal Alaskan Waters

Aug. 1, 2025

Media Availability: Coast Guard Cutter Storis to provide media ride-along in Juneau, Alaska

PUBLIC AFFAIRS CONTACT INFORMATION

MAIN
(907) 463-2065

AFTER HOURS
(907) 463-2065

EMAIL
uscgalaska@uscg.mil

U.S. Coast Guard Arctic District
Commander (de)
709 W. 9th St., Rm. 701
P.O. Box 25517
Juneau, AK 99802

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#UPDATE: Responders are monitoring reported signs of pollution from the vessel until severe winter weather subsides. Involved: @USCG, @AlaskaDEC, Resolve Marine. Reported onboard: 50K gal diesel fuel; 2K gal lube oil & hydraulic fluid. Amounts subject to change pending new info. https://t.co/A34yIJxo17

#BREAKING Coast Guard crews rescued 9 people from a fishing vessel that was taking on water and aground near St. George Island, AK, today. 📸 Matthew Mandregan Read More: https://t.co/Fol8dsjhkJ https://t.co/JWwbIPStM2

NOTICE: DUE TO THE LAPSE IN FEDERAL FUNDING, INFORMATION ON THIS SOCIAL MEDIA SITE WILL NOT BE ACTIVELY MANAGED. https://t.co/TShoIrhbI5

#BREAKING USCG responded to 2 Chinese research vessels in the Arctic ~230-265 mi from Utqiagvik, AK, between Sunday and Tuesday. More: https://t.co/eUgYDPqUd4 https://t.co/5RERwN7WoK

Yesterday, Air Station Sitka rescued a pilot after a plane went down in the Chilkat Mountains near Haines, Alaska. Thankfully no injuries were reported! Full Story: https://t.co/ZOFc6x4c7r https://t.co/ihOLfHDu3m

Six USCG buoy tenders gathered in Juneau, AK, this week for Buoy Tender Roundup, gaining specialized training, vital services, and building camaraderie. Alaska’s buoy tenders maintain 1,350 aids to navigation across 33,000 miles of rugged coastline! https://t.co/99Bz60m3Yl

#USCG continues response to 5 Chinese research vessels in U.S. Arctic. USCG C-130 deployed to query the vessels Wednesday. With @USNorthernCmd & Alaskan Command, we monitor foreign vessels near U.S. waters to support homeland defense & security. https://t.co/draNcniqoq https://t.co/D0KstAReRF

#USCG Cutter Storis open for free public tours, Sunday, Aug. 17th, from 9-11 a.m., in Seward, AK. Please note, pets are not allowed on board and the cutter is not ADA accessible.

Yesterday the @USCG commissioned its newest cutter, Coast Guard Cutter Earl Cunningham (WPC 1159), for official entry into the service at Coast Guard Base Kodiak, Alaska. Full press release here: https://t.co/1AZ7n1mmja https://t.co/zM8ccYV7vi

A-Hoist there! 👋🚁 It's our 235th birthday so we're showing you the awesome four-person rescue Air Station Kodiak crews conducted on Friday! Happy birthday @USCG ! 🥳🎂 https://t.co/J1yeoRViGc https://t.co/70AdgW13mx

Welcome to Alaska, USCGC Storis! This one-of-a-kind icebreaker is transiting the Inside Passage en route to Juneau for its upcoming commissioning. Did you know: Storis is the first polar icebreaker acquired in over 25 years? #USCG #Storis #ArcticPresence #ForceDesign2028 https://t.co/Gwa0B8VMDa

RT @NWSAnchorage: A Tsunami Watch is in effect for much of the Southcentral coastline. If you're in the watch area, stay tuned for informat…

#BREAKING USCG responded to a China-flagged research ship on the U.S. Extended Continental Shelf (ECS) in the U.S. Arctic ~333mi N of Utqiagvik, AK. The U.S. has exclusive rights to conserve and manage the living and non-living resources of its ECS. https://t.co/mtfmBjZALU

#BREAKING USCG is responding to NWS Tsunami Warning for portions of AK. Heed warnings of NWS and local officials. USCG evacuating personnel from Base Kodiak to higher ground & launched 2 ready aircrews. More: https://t.co/IjMPhuRrTo https://t.co/ZOlnQ9WVBd

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Coast Guard District 17 has been renamed to U.S. Coast Guard Arctic District. All #USCG Districts have been renamed from numerical to geographic designators under Force Design 2028 to indicate more accurately the regions they serve and represent. Full release below:

#UPDATE 5 USCG concluded response to a fire onboard the Morning Midas which sank ~450 mi SW of Adak Monday. No injuries or visible signs of pollution. 2 vessels on scene monitoring area with pollution response equipment with another en route. Read more: https://t.co/Nee90erdyk https://t.co/SSSb1nwVii

#UPDATE 4 Yesterday, tug Garth Foss took over the tow of the Morning Midas (350 mi SW Adak) & is controlling vessel’s movement awaiting arrival of long-range towing vessel in about a week. No signs of smoke, flames, flooding, or pollution. https://t.co/8aCwQgjVqn

#UPDATE 3: Vessel approx. 220 mi south of Adak, drifting NE at 1.8 mph. Tug Gretchen Dunlap arrived on scene today & began assessments. 2 additional vessels scheduled to arrive within 2 weeks. No signs of pollution. 📸 From yesterday More: https://t.co/Z7YAe9JsK1 https://t.co/eh6vw1Iy5V https://t.co/hXJIDds6mU

#UPDATE 2 - Vessel is approx. 340 mi SW of Adak. - Wednesday overflight confirmed vessel still on fire, no visible indication it’s taking on water. - Zodiac Maritime coordinating to send salvage team for assessments. 📸 From Wednesday Press Release: https://t.co/SBVLX7MlHs https://t.co/kNzAzAYpw6 https://t.co/bZnkENfdS5

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