Coast Guard News
September 14, 2016
An aircrew from Coast Guard Station Traverse City, Michigan, rescues a kayaker who was stranded on a cliff in Lake Superior, Sept. 13, 2016. The Coast Guard and National Park Service worked together during the rescue, which involved three kayakers who needed help after their kayaks capsized. (U.S. Coast Guard video)
SAULT STE MARIE, Michigan – The Coast Guard and National Park Service rescued three people in Munising Bay, near Munising, Michigan, after their kayaks capsized Tuesday.
The men’s names and hometowns are not being released.... [Read More]
September 14, 2016
HONOLULU — The Coast Guard safely transported a pediatric patient to awaiting EMS at Maalaea Harbor, Tuesday.
The patient is reportedly in stable condition.
Watchstanders at Sector Honolulu Command Center received a request from Maui EMS for a patient transfer at 8 p.m., Tuesday. An emergency vehicle from Maui EMS was actively transporting a pediatric patient when the vehicle was halted due to poor road conditions resulting from heavy rain and flooding. ... [Read More]
September 14, 2016
Members of Coast Guard Sector Sault Ste Marie, Michigan, presented members of the National Park Service in Isle Royale, Michigan, with a lifesaving award Sept. 13, 2016, for their efforts which lead to the rescue of two girls earlier in the year. The Capt. David P. Dobbins Award recognizes outstanding action accomplished while conducting a search and rescue mission on the Great Lakes. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)
SAULT STE MARIE, Michigan – The Coast Guard presented members of the National Park Service in Isle Royale, Michigan, with a lifesaving award Tuesday.... [Read More]
September 14, 2016
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SAN DIEGO — The Coast Guard medically evacuated a 67-year-old man from a sailing vessel approximately 380 miles southwest of San Diego, Sunday.
At approximately 10 p.m., Saturday, watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector San Diego received a report from the crew of the sailing vessel Perseverance that a 67-year-old male was experiencing symptoms of possible life-threatening diabetic complications.... [Read More]
September 14, 2016
ALAMEDA, Calif. — Rear Adm. Todd A. Sokalzuk assumed command of the 11th Coast Guard District from Rear Adm. Joseph A. Servidio during a change-of-command ceremony Thursday at Coast Guard Island.... [Read More]
September 14, 2016
BOSTON – The Coast Guard was alerted to a sailboat taking on water Wednesday, three miles south of Sakonnet Point, Rhode Island.
At about 9:15 a.m., Coast Guard watchstanders at Sector Southeastern New England received a distress call on VHF Channel 16 from the sailboat Rhapsody, reporting it was taking on water with four people aboard, and one was injured.
A 45-foot boat crew from Station Castle Hill and crews from the Narragansett Bay Marine Task Force launched to assist.... [Read More]
September 14, 2016
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The Coast Guard and the Alaska State Troopers suspended the search for a missing 25-year-old woman who went into the water while aboard the cruise ship Norwegian Pearl at 4:28 p.m. Friday.
The crew of the Norwegian Pearl reported the woman, a crewmember aboard the vessel, had gone overboard Thursday morning while the Norwegian Pearl was transiting Lynn Canal.... [Read More]
September 14, 2016
WARRENTON, Ore. — Coast Guard and local agency crews rescued a kayaker, who was wearing a life jacket and clinging to nearby pilings after his kayak capsized, south of Hammond Marina, Tuesday.A 29-foot Response Boat-Small II crew, from Coast Guard Station Cape Disappointment in Ilwaco, Washington, pulled the man aboard and safely transported him to waiting emergency medical service personnel at the marina, where the kayaker denied EMS assistance.Local Fire and EMS sent landside units to assist, but they were unable to reach the kayaker.... [Read More]
September 14, 2016
HOUSTON — The Coast Guard and Matagorda County Sheriff's Department are searching for a man Wednesday, after he went missing Tuesday evening while swimming with a friend near an inlet of East Matagorda Bay.
Missing is Adareshea Taylor Williams, a 25-year-old black man who is 5-feet 11-inches tall and about 180 pounds. He has tattoos and was last seen wearing orange shorts.... [Read More]
September 13, 2016
ALAMEDA, Calif. - Coast Guard crews assisted three people aboard the Senile, a 35-foot vessel, after the boat's captain reported a loss of steering, reduction in propulsion and experiencing heavy weather approximately 40 miles northwest of Noyo River, Calif., Thursday.
The Senile's captain contacted Coast Guard Sector Humboldt Bay command center watchstanders at 6:04 a.m., Thursday, requesting assistance.... [Read More]
September 13, 2016
The Coast Guard and Elizabeth City State University signed a memorandum of agreement at ECSU Tuesday.
The primary objectives highlighted by the memorandum are to optimize outreach and engagement efforts with ECSU, synergize the Coast Guard’s civilian and military officer recruitment efforts and assist the university by providing additional tuition-saving choices, academic options and research opportunities.... [Read More]
September 13, 2016
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — U.S. Coast Guard HC-27J Spartan aircraft replaced Coast Guard Air Station Sacramento's HC-130 Hercules during a change of watch ceremony by crewmembers at Air Station Sacramento's hanger in McClellan Park Thursday.
The ceremony marked the final day that an HC-130 Hercules crew stood watch at Air Station Sacramento and officially introduced the service's newest aircraft, the Spartan.... [Read More]
September 13, 2016
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — The Coast Guard continues its investigation into a boat fire onboard the Tahoe Queen on Lake Tahoe, Wednesday.... [Read More]
September 13, 2016
SAN FRANCISCO — The U.S. Coast Guard and San Francisco Police Department Marine Police rescued 15 Sea Scouts and one adult clinging to the side of a capsized catamaran Saturday afternoon. ... [Read More]
September 13, 2016
NEW LONDON, Conn. -- The Coast Guard Academy’s Corps of Cadets is scheduled to march in six regimental reviews at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy here during the Fall semester.
The community is invited to attend the drills, which are free and open to the public. Bleachers are available and located in front of Hamilton Hall with a view of the Washington Parade Field where the ceremony takes place.
In the event of foul weather, reviews may be cancelled or moved to an indoor location.... [Read More]
September 13, 2016
Capt. Patrick Ropp, outgoing commanding officer, Marine Safety Unit Portland, conducts a uniform inspection and shows appreciation to his crew during a change-of-command ceremony in Portland, Ore., June 13, 2016.Ropp is retiring after 25 years of service.U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jonathan Klingenberg.
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September 13, 2016
Coast Guard along with responders from federal, state, local agencies and industry stakeholders conducted an Area Maritime Security Exercise Sept. 2, 2016, in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. (Photo courtesy of Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency)
SAINT CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands — The Coast Guard, in cooperation with responders from federal, state, local agencies and industry stakeholders, conducted an Area Maritime Security Exercise Friday in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands.... [Read More]
September 13, 2016
Alejandro Lopez, who was last seen aboard a dinghy off Culebrita Island, Puerto Rico was found alive by local citizens on Culebra Island, Puerto Rico July 11, 2016. Coast Guard rescue crews searched waters from the U.S. Virgin Islands to Fajardo, Puerto Rico to find Lopez and coordinated with local and federal authorities from both U.S. territories assisting in the search. (Courtesy Photo).... [Read More]
September 13, 2016
Coast Guard rescue crews are actively searching July 10, 2016 for missing St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands boater, Alejandro Lopez, who was last seen aboard a dinghy off Culebrita Island, Puerto Rico. Anyone who has recently seen or with information on the possible whereabouts of Alejandro Lopez is asked to contact the Coast Guard Sector San Juan Command Center at 787-289-2041. (Courtesy Photo).... [Read More]
September 13, 2016
LOS ANGELES — The Coast Guard medically evacuated a 60-year-old male diver south of San Miguel Island, Monday, September 12, 2016.
Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Los Angeles-Long Beach received a call at 5:54 p.m., from the commercial dive vessel, Vision, reporting that a male diver aboard was complaining of neck pain and fell unconscious.
A Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from Forward Operating Base Point Mugu arrived on scene and safely transferred the diver to UCLA medical center.
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