Coast Guard News
October 7, 2016
ALAMEDA, Calif. — The Coast Guard participated in and helped to enforce a safety zone Friday during the Parade of Ships in support of San Francisco's Fleet Week 2016.... [Read More]
October 7, 2016
A rescue helicopter crew from Air Station Traverse City, Michigan, rescues a kayaker in Lake Superior, Oct. 7, 2016. The man was with a group of kayakers when he capsized and then become separated from the group. (U.S. Coast Guard video by Air Station Traverse City)
CLEVELAND — A Coast Guard air crew rescued a kayaker in Lake Superior Friday afternoon.
The kayaker’s name and hometown are not being released.... [Read More]
October 7, 2016
A Coast Guard Station Grays Harbor 52-foot motor life boat crew arrives on scene with the fishing vessel Taplow as it takes on water 19 miles southwest of Grays Harbor, Wash., Oct. 7, 2016.
Due to the amount of water coming into the vessel, the Taplow crew was forced to abandon ship.
U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Benjamin Mitchell.... [Read More]
October 7, 2016
MIAMI — The Coast Guard opened several ports in South Florida Friday following Hurricane Matthew.Capt. Megan Dean, Captain of the Port for Coast Guard Sector Miami, opened the ports of Miami, Miami River, Port Everglades and Palm Beach."Even though Hurricane Matthew wasn't a direct impact on south Florida, we still need to be cautious about going out on the water," said Dean. "Just because you look up and see blue skies doesn't mean it's safe to head back on the water."
After every storm remember to:... [Read More]
October 7, 2016
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The Coast Guard has set Port Condition X-Ray for the Port of Virginia today.
Due to the approach of Hurricane Matthew, the Captain of the Port (COTP) of Hampton Roads has set Port Condition X-Ray. This condition means that gale force winds (39 mph or higher,) are expected to reach the Virginia Capes within 48 hrs.
The Port of Virginia remains open to all vessel traffic and commercial activities, however, all mariners are advised to take prudent actions in preparation of the approaching storm:... [Read More]
October 7, 2016
MIAMI — The Coast Guard repatriated 70 Cuban migrants to Bahia de Cabañas, Cuba, since Saturday.
The Coast Guard Cutter Richard Etheridge crew repatriated 23 Cuban migrants Saturday; the Coast Guard Cutter Raymond Evans crew repatriated 21 Cuban migrants Tuesday and another 26 Cuban migrants Friday.... [Read More]
October 7, 2016
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NEW HAVEN, Conn. –– Sector Long Island Sound crewmembers hosted a Nigerian Delegation during a three-day reciprocal visit as part of the Coast Guard's International Port Security Program, Wednesday in New Haven, Connecticut.
The visit focused on the implementation of the International Ship and Port Security (ISPS) as part of the Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) program.
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October 7, 2016
TAMPA, Fla. — The Coast Guard opened all commercial ports along Florida's west coast Friday following Hurricane Matthew.Capt. Holly L. Najarian, Captain of the Port, opened the ports of Tampa, Big Bend, Bocca Grande, Bradenton, Cedar Key, Charlotte, East Bay, Egmont Key, Fort Myers Beach, Fowey Rocks, Hillsborough Bay, Manatee, Port Manatee, Port Sutton, Rattlesnake, Rockport, Sand Key, Sarasota, St. Petersburg, and Weedon Island.... [Read More]
October 7, 2016
WILMINGTON, N.C. — The Coast Guard urges mariners and members of the maritime community across North Carolina to prepare for Hurricane Matthew as Condition Yankee is set for North Carolina Waterways.
The Captain of the Port (COTP) has set condition Yankee for all waterways in the North Carolina COTP Zone in preparation for the anticipated weather impact of Hurricane Matthew. ... [Read More]
October 7, 2016
WARRENTON, Ore. — The Coast Guard urges boaters to be prepared and stay safe for another wave of storms after two sailing incidents occurred last night forcing four people to abandon ship off the Washington coast in over 20-foot seas and winds gusting up to 50 mph. In both cases the people on board were able to don survival suits and get into the water where they were picked up by Coast Guard Station Grays Harbor and Coast Guard Station Quillayute River crewmembers.... [Read More]
October 7, 2016
Coast Guardsmen and federal law enforcement authorities offloaded approximately 3,157 pounds of cocaine and transferred custody of four suspected smugglers at Coast Guard Sector San Juan, Puerto Rico Oct. 7, 2016, following the interdiction of drug smuggling go-fast vessel in the Caribbean Sea Oct. 3, 2016. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Ricardo Castrodad)
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October 7, 2016
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CLEARWATER, Fla. — Coast Guard crew members launched Thursday to transport personnel and supplies to support post Hurricane Matthew relief efforts in Great Inagua, Bahamas and various affected areas the storm passed. ... [Read More]
October 7, 2016
NEW ORLEANS – The Coast Guard is utilizing assets from the Southwest, Midwest, and Southeast regions to assist with Hurricane Matthew.
The assets that are standing by to respond at Coast Guard Aviation Training Center in Mobile, Alabama, are:... [Read More]
October 7, 2016
HOUSTON — Coast Guard units in Houston and Corpus Christi responded to two disabled boats sinking within seven minutes of one another Thursday night.
At 8:25 p.m., Sector Houston-Galveston watchstanders were notified of a 17-foot Boston Whaler that was taking on with two men aboard, 100 yards off Kemah.
Just a few minutes later, at 8:32 p.m., an Air Station Corpus Christi HC-144 Ocean Sentry airplane crew noticed a 22-foot Kenner boat with three men in distress about 2 miles off Bob Hall Pier.... [Read More]
October 6, 2016
NEW ORLEANS – The Coast Guard rescued four people from a sinking vessel approximately six miles west of Southwest Pass, Thursday.
Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector New Orleans received a report of a vessel that was taking on water at 4:52 p.m.
The boaters managed to tie the vessel off to an unmanned rig.
Coast Guard Station Venice launched a 45-foot Response Boat-Medium and Coast Guard Air Station New Orleans launched an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter.... [Read More]
October 6, 2016
TAMPA, Fla.– The Coast Guard set port condition Yankee Thursday for ports along Florida's west coast due to the expectation of sustained gale force winds generated by Hurricane Matthew that may arrive within 24 hours.
Capt. Holly L.Najarian, Captain of the Port, has set Port Condition Yankee for the ports of Tampa, Big Bend, Bocca Grande, Bradenton, Cedar Key, Charlotte, East Bay, Egmont Key, Fort Myers Beach, Fowey Rocks, Hillsborough Bay, Manatee, Port Manatee, Port Sutton, Rattlesnake, Rockport, Sand Key, Sarasota, St. Petersburg, and Weedon Island. ... [Read More]
October 6, 2016
SAN FRANCISCO — Coast Guard Maritime Safety and Security Team San Francisco personnel conducted shoreline and ferry patrols throughout the San Francisco area Wednesday, in support of Fleet Week 2016 events.
MSST personnel perform their shore side safety and security patrols with K-9 teams trained to detect explosives, while on-water patrols are conducted using small boats to ensure the safety of the public and enforce waterway closures during scheduled Navy Blue Angels air shows and Friday's Parade of Ships.... [Read More]
October 6, 2016
SEATTLE — Coast Guard officials are urging vessel and paddlecraft owners to properly secure and label their craft in anticipation of fall storms.
Coast Guard crews treat every unmanned and adrift vessel as a search and rescue case and immediately launch a search for people potentially in distress.... [Read More]
October 6, 2016
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Effective 10 a.m. Friday, the Coast Guard captain of the port (COTP) set port condition Zulu for the Port of Charleston due to the expectation of sustained gale force winds generated by Hurricane Matthew that may arrive within 12 hours.
During this port condition the port will remain closed to all incoming and outgoing vessel traffic until directed by the captain of the port.
The Coast Guard urges mariners and members of the maritime community in the path of Matthew to prepare and follow instructions from local authorities.... [Read More]
October 6, 2016
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Effective 8 a.m. Friday, the Coast Guard captain of the port (COTP) set port condition Zulu for the Ports of Savannah and Brunswick due to the expectation of sustained gale force winds generated by Hurricane Matthew that may arrive within 12 hours.
During this port condition the port will remain closed to all incoming and outgoing vessel traffic until directed by the captain of the port.
The Coast Guard urges mariners and members of the maritime community in the path of Matthew to prepare and follow instructions from local authorities.... [Read More]