Coast Guard News
March 25, 2016
NEW YORK – The Coast Guard monitored the hoist of the tugboat Specialist near the Tappan Zee Bridge today.
The Specialist was part of a three-tug group that was pushing a crane barge south on the Hudson River. The 84-foot long vessel struck a stationary barge near the Tappan Zee Bridge at approximately 5:30 a.m., March 12, 2016 and sank in 40 feet of water within a short period of time. ... [Read More]
March 25, 2016
In this stock photo, Petty Officer 1st Class Peter York from Coast Guard Station Niagara, N.Y., stands guard over a "deceased" active shooter during an exercise held at Coast Guard Sector Buffalo, N.Y., Jan. 29, 2015. York was one of many Coast Guard law enforcement officers from Coast Guard stations throughout Sector Buffalo's area of responsibility who participated in the exercise. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Lauren Laughlin)
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March 25, 2016
In this stock photo, Petty Officer 1st Class Peter York from Coast Guard Station Niagara, N.Y., stands guard over a "deceased" active shooter during an exercise held at Coast Guard Sector Buffalo, N.Y., Jan. 29, 2015. York was one of many Coast Guard law enforcement officers from Coast Guard stations throughout Sector Buffalo's area of responsibility who participated in the exercise. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Lauren Laughlin)
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March 24, 2016
An MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Station Astoria in Warrenton, Oregon, hoists three men from the Columbia River South Jetty, March 24, 2016.
They had become stranded due to high waves crashing over the jetty after venturing about a mile out.
U.S. Coast Guard video courtesy Air Station Astoria.
WARRENTON, Ore. — A Coast Guard air crew rescued three men who became stranded after walking about a mile out onto the Columbia River South Jetty, Thursday. ... [Read More]
March 24, 2016
An MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Station Astoria in Warrenton, Oregon, hoists three men from the Columbia River South Jetty, March 24, 2016.
They had become stranded due to high waves crashing over the jetty after venturing about a mile out.
U.S. Coast Guard video courtesy Air Station Astoria.
WARRENTON, Ore. — A Coast Guard air crew rescued three men who became stranded after walking about a mile out onto the Columbia River South Jetty, Thursday. ... [Read More]
March 24, 2016
A Coast Guard boatcrew aboard a 47-foot Motor Lifeboat conduct search patterns on the Columbia River near pier 39 in Astoria, Ore., March 24, 2016.
The boat crew from Station Cape Disappointment began their search after report of a downed aircraft.
U.S. Coast Guard photo by Seaman Nicole Barger.
A Coast Guard aircrew aboard an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter conduct search patterns above the Columbia River near safe anchorage on the east side of Astoria, Ore., March 24, 2016.... [Read More]
March 24, 2016
A Coast Guard boatcrew aboard a 47-foot Motor Lifeboat conduct search patterns on the Columbia River near pier 39 in Astoria, Ore., March 24, 2016.
The boat crew from Station Cape Disappointment began their search after report of a downed aircraft.
U.S. Coast Guard photo by Seaman Nicole Barger.
A Coast Guard aircrew aboard an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter conduct search patterns above the Columbia River near safe anchorage on the east side of Astoria, Ore., March 24, 2016.... [Read More]
March 24, 2016
CLEVELAND — Rear Adm. June E. Ryan, commander of the U.S. Coast Guard Ninth District, was welcomed aboard the Canadian Coast Guard Ship Samuel Risley by Assistant Commissioner Julie Gascon and Captain Signe Gotfredsen of the Canadian Coast Guard, Central and Arctic Region Monday.... [Read More]
March 24, 2016
CLEVELAND — Rear Adm. June E. Ryan, commander of the U.S. Coast Guard Ninth District, was welcomed aboard the Canadian Coast Guard Ship Samuel Risley by Assistant Commissioner Julie Gascon and Captain Signe Gotfredsen of the Canadian Coast Guard, Central and Arctic Region Monday.... [Read More]
March 24, 2016
*VIDEO*
The 623-foot motor vessel Sparna transits the Columbia River, from Cathlamet, Wash., to Kalama, Wash., while being assisted by two tug boats, March 23, 2016.
The Sparna suffered multiple fractures along its hull after briefly running aground a few days earlier, however, no pollution was reported coming from the damaged areas.
U.S. Coast Guard video by Petty Officer 1st Class Levi Read.... [Read More]
March 24, 2016
*VIDEO*
The 623-foot motor vessel Sparna transits the Columbia River, from Cathlamet, Wash., to Kalama, Wash., while being assisted by two tug boats, March 23, 2016.
The Sparna suffered multiple fractures along its hull after briefly running aground a few days earlier, however, no pollution was reported coming from the damaged areas.
U.S. Coast Guard video by Petty Officer 1st Class Levi Read.... [Read More]
March 23, 2016
NORTH BEND, Ore. – The Coast Guard suspended the search for the master of the fishing trawler Patty A J, a vessel that capsized between the Coos Bay Bar jetties near Charleston, Wednesday.
The search was suspended at 7 p.m. after two MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crews from Coast Guard Air Station North Bend and two 47-foot Motor Life Boat crews from Coast Guard Station Coos Bay searched for 11 hours in conjunction with divers from the Bandon and Airport Dive Team.... [Read More]
March 23, 2016
NORTH BEND, Ore. – The Coast Guard suspended the search for the master of the fishing trawler Patty A J, a vessel that capsized between the Coos Bay Bar jetties near Charleston, Wednesday.
The search was suspended at 7 p.m. after two MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crews from Coast Guard Air Station North Bend and two 47-foot Motor Life Boat crews from Coast Guard Station Coos Bay searched for 11 hours in conjunction with divers from the Bandon and Airport Dive Team.... [Read More]
March 23, 2016
WARRENTON, Ore. — A Coast Guard helicopter crew medevaced an injured 16-year-old teen after he reportedly fell 150 to 200 feet while hiking near the Multnomah Falls, Wednesday.
The MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Station Astoria in Warrenton safely transported the hiker to waiting medical personnel at the Oregon Health and Science University in Portland.
An off duty paramedic and emergency room doctor happened to be hiking in the area and were able to stabilize the teen on the cliffside.... [Read More]
March 23, 2016
WARRENTON, Ore. — A Coast Guard helicopter crew medevaced an injured 16-year-old teen after he reportedly fell 150 to 200 feet while hiking near the Multnomah Falls, Wednesday.
The MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Station Astoria in Warrenton safely transported the hiker to waiting medical personnel at the Oregon Health and Science University in Portland.
An off duty paramedic and emergency room doctor happened to be hiking in the area and were able to stabilize the teen on the cliffside.... [Read More]
March 23, 2016
U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Emiline L. M. Senn. ... [Read More]
March 23, 2016
U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Emiline L. M. Senn. ... [Read More]
March 23, 2016
BALTIMORE — The Coast Guard rescued three boaters Wednesday from the Potomac River near Alexandria, Va.
A 29-foot Response Boat-Small crew from Station Washington was already underway when they heard a call for assistance over VHF marine radio channel 16 at approximately 3 p.m.
The crew diverted from their mission and arrived on scene within a couple of minutes where a 25-foot sailboat capsized, and three boaters were in the water.
There were no reports of injuries.... [Read More]
March 23, 2016
BALTIMORE — The Coast Guard rescued three boaters Wednesday from the Potomac River near Alexandria, Va.
A 29-foot Response Boat-Small crew from Station Washington was already underway when they heard a call for assistance over VHF marine radio channel 16 at approximately 3 p.m.
The crew diverted from their mission and arrived on scene within a couple of minutes where a 25-foot sailboat capsized, and three boaters were in the water.
There were no reports of injuries.... [Read More]
March 23, 2016
NEW LONDON, CONN.--First Class Cadet Jacquelyn Kubicko has received a 2016-2017 Fulbright U.S. Student Award to study in the United Kingdom. She will be representing the U.S. and the Coast Guard Academy as a cultural ambassador while pursuing a Master of Research at the University of Southampton, U.K.... [Read More]