Coast Guard News
March 6, 2016
MIAMI — The search for a Texas man who fell from a cruise ship Friday off the coast of Key Largo, Florida, was suspended Sunday.
David Mossman, 46, was reported to have fallen from the 10th deck of the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas late Friday evening off the coast of Florida Keys.... [Read More]
March 6, 2016
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WILMINGTON, N.C. – Families, friends and well-wishers welcomed home the Cutter Diligence crew in Wilmington Saturday following a 59-day patrol in the Florida Straits in support of Operation Vigilant Sentry and Operation Blue Hammer. ... [Read More]
March 6, 2016
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — The Coast Guard medevaced a man Sunday after he suffered a leg injury aboard a vessel 356 miles east of Cape May.
At 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Fifth District watchstanders were notified that the captain of the 274-meter long Almi Voyager motor transport had suffered a leg injury. ... [Read More]
March 6, 2016
MIAMI — Coast Guard search-and-rescue crews continue the search for a 46-year-old man who fell from a cruise ship off the coast of Key Largo, Florida, Sunday.
Missing is David Mossman, 46, from Texas.... [Read More]
March 6, 2016
JUNEAU, Alaska—Coast Guard crews suspended a search for a 64-year-old man near Cap Island near Prince of Wales, Saturday.
Coast Guard Air Station Sitka MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crews, the crew of Coast Guard Cutter Chandeleur, Alaska State Troopers, the Forest Service and two good Samaritans searched for the man Friday and Saturday.... [Read More]
March 6, 2016
JUNEAU, Alaska— A Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter aircrew, Alaska State Troopers, the Forest Service and two good Samaritans are searching for a 64-year-old man near Cap Island near Prince of Wales, Friday.... [Read More]
March 6, 2016
SEATTLE — A rescue boatcrew from Coast Guard Station Bellingham rescued an injured hiker after he fell off a cliff into the water at Larrabee State Park, Saturday evening.
The 30-year-old man, who reportedly suffered a head injury, was transferred to EMS at 7:20 p.m.... [Read More]
March 5, 2016
A Coast Guard aircrew aboard an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter from Air Facility Newport rescues three surfers in distress near Devil’s Punchbowl State Park, March 5, 2016.
All three men were safely transported to Air Facility Newport, checked by local EMS and released in good condition.
U.S. Coast Guard video courtesy of Air Facility Newport.
... [Read More]
March 5, 2016
SAN FRANCISCO — The National Weather Service has issued a Gale Warning for the offshore and inland waters of the greater San Francisco Bay Area. The warning is in effect from Saturday starting at 10 p.m. until Sunday at 6 a.m. An approaching cold front storm is expected to produce strong winds up to 45 knots, and heavy surf up to 15 feet. These types of ocean and weather conditions are challenging and dangerous for vessels of any size.... [Read More]
March 5, 2016
HOUSTON — The Coast Guard Captain of the Port has reopened the Houston Ship Channel from Cotton Patch Bayou to Sims Bayou after a precautionary safety zone had been put in place due to an explosion at Pasadena Refining System, Inc., Saturday morning.... [Read More]
March 5, 2016
Rear Adm. Richard Gromlich, commander of the Coast Guard 13th District, presents Petty Officer 1st Class Jamiee Baker, a yeoman assigned to Coast Guard Base Seattle, with the enlisted person of the year award at Coast Guard Base Seattle, March 4, 2016.
Baker spent more than 50 hours volunteering at a crisis line center for suicide awareness and support.
U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Office 1st Class George Degener.... [Read More]
March 5, 2016
HAMPTON, Va. – The 10th Annual Search and Rescue Forum was held Monday through Friday at the Downtown City of Hampton Marina located at the Crown Plaza.
The forum brought together state and local public safety agencies and first responders and their vessels for five days of instruction, which included marine search and rescue training, radar and sonar operations, classroom discussion and daytime and nighttime exercises.... [Read More]
March 4, 2016
Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak aircrews rescued two men who were stranded while traveling from Wales, Alaska, to Little Diomede, Alaska, March 3, 2016. The two men were attempting to cross-country ski/kayak across the sea ice from Wales to Little Diomede but the ice was reportedly too thin to walk on, but too thick to continue in kayaks. U.S. Coast Guard video
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March 4, 2016
JUNEAU, Alaska— The abatement process is complete and destruction is slated to begin next week.
Absolute Services was subcontracted to complete the abatement of the Tug Challenger while moored at the A.J. Dock. Throughout the week, they successfully removed all oil and hazardous materials found on board, to include asbestos and lead paint. ... [Read More]
March 4, 2016
JUNEAU, Alaska— The abatement process is complete and destruction is slated to begin next week.
Absolute Services was subcontracted to complete the abatement of the Tug Challenger while moored at the A.J. Dock. Throughout the week, they successfully removed all oil and hazardous materials found on board, to include asbestos and lead paint. ... [Read More]
March 4, 2016
ST. LOUIS – The Mississippi River is reopened near Granite City, Illinois, after clean-up operations at Lock and Dam 27 were completed, Friday.
An auxiliary lock was opened at the Lock and Dam 27 site for commerce to continue.
The towing vessel Gregory David was transiting the lock and dam, and was damaged, rupturing a tank with approximately 20,000 gallons of fuel aboard. The spill was reportedly contained within the lock.
The cause of the incident is under investigation.
... [Read More]
March 4, 2016
ST. LOUIS – The Mississippi River is reopened near Granite City, Illinois, after clean-up operations at Lock and Dam 27 were completed, Friday.
An auxiliary lock was opened at the Lock and Dam 27 site for commerce to continue.
The towing vessel Gregory David was transiting the lock and dam, and was damaged, rupturing a tank with approximately 20,000 gallons of fuel aboard. The spill was reportedly contained within the lock.
The cause of the incident is under investigation.
... [Read More]
March 4, 2016
ALAMEDA, Calif. — The 11th Coast Guard District invites the public to comment on a proposal to amend the shape and reduce the size of the special anchorage area in Marina Del Rey Harbor.
Additionally, the Coast Guard proposes to clarify language in the note section of the existing regulation. The comment period will be open until April 14, 2016.
Detailed information concerning the proposal can be found at www.regulations.gov by searching USCG-2014-0142.
... [Read More]
March 4, 2016
ALAMEDA, Calif. — The 11th Coast Guard District invites the public to comment on a proposal to amend the shape and reduce the size of the special anchorage area in Marina Del Rey Harbor.
Additionally, the Coast Guard proposes to clarify language in the note section of the existing regulation. The comment period will be open until April 14, 2016.
Detailed information concerning the proposal can be found at www.regulations.gov by searching USCG-2014-0142.
... [Read More]
March 4, 2016
SAINT CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands - A Coast Guard boat crew rescued a Belgian boater Friday morning from a grounded sailing vessel east of Buck Island, Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands.
Coast Guard watchstanders in Sector San Juan received a call at 6:05 a.m. Friday from a bystander who reported a flare sighting and what appeared to be sailing vessel aground in the Buck Island Reef National Monument area.... [Read More]