Coast Guard News
July 1, 2016
NEW YORK - The Captain of the Port New York has established and will strictly enforce regulated areas on the water for the annual Macy’s Fourth of July fireworks display, Monday.
The waterways with established safety zones include the East River, Upper New York Bay and Buttermilk Channel in the vicinity of Manhattan and Brooklyn. ... [Read More]
July 1, 2016
The red circle indicates the safety zone established by the Captain of the Port Duluth for the Duluth Fourth Fest fireworks display, Monday.
The safety zone will be in effect from 9:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Photo illustration by Petty Officer 2nd Class Zachary Phillips
DULUTH, Minnesota, — The Captain of the Port Duluth has established and will strictly enforce a safety zone on the water for the annual Duluth Fourth Fest fireworks display, Monday. ... [Read More]
July 1, 2016
LOS ANGELES — The Coast Guard reminds boaters to exercise caution and safe boating within the waters of Central and Southern California harbors while enjoying the Fourth of July weekend.
The Coast Guard encourages all boaters and beach goers to be aware of boat traffic, prepare for potential hazards and keep advised of weather changes through the National Weather Service and to monitor VHF-FM channel 16 for the most current safety advisories.... [Read More]
July 1, 2016
Petty Officer 3rd Class Steven Filgo of Coast Guard Station Port Huron, Mich., tosses a life jacket to a man who was swimming without one in the St. Clair River, Aug. 16, 2015. The Coast Guard recommends that everyone wear a life jacket while recreating on or near the water. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Petty Officer Lauren Jorgensen
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June 30, 2016
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BOSTON — A Coast Guard aircrew rescued two kayakers Thursday after their kayaks capsized near White Island southeast of Boothbay Harbor, Maine.
At around 2:30 p.m. Coast Guard watchstanders received a call from one of the kayakers reporting that she and a fellow kayaker had capsized but were able to make it to a nearby Island.... [Read More]
June 30, 2016
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NEW YORK - Coast Guard members from the Maritime Safety and Security Team New York gathered to commemorate K-9 Chief Camilla’s retirement from service at a ceremony in Staten Island, New York, June 30, 2016.
Chief Camilla retired as a Coast Guard K-9 explosives detection dog after 10 years of dedicated service with her handler, Petty Officer 1st Class Nicholas Heinen.... [Read More]
June 30, 2016
SAN FRANCISCO —The Coast Guard rescued a man from a 42-foot boat that was sinking approximately 27 miles south of Big Sur Wednesday afternoon.
The solo sailor radioed watchstanders at Sector San Francisco Wednesday at approximately 3:30 p.m., notifying them that the vessel, named Ment 2 Be, was taking on water. On scene conditions were reported to be 12-to-15 foot seas and 25-to-30 knot winds. ... [Read More]
June 30, 2016
BOSTON — Coast Guard crews are continuing to monitor the tanker Chem Venus Thursday afternoon after it struck bottom near Goat Island Ledge and allided with three unmanned sailboats on the Piscataqua River near the Portsmouth, New Hampshire and Kittery, Maine border.
The Chem Venus began taking on water due to damage sustained during the grounding, which was stabilized and monitored by the ship's crew and Coast Guard responders.
Salvage divers arrived to assess the extent of the damage Thursday afternoon, and found a tear measuring 3 feet by 10 feet. ... [Read More]
June 30, 2016
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A map of the slow speed zone in Biscayne Bay for July 4th, 2016.
Editor's note: Members of the media wishing to attend the briefing or to schedule interviews with Coast Guard and Coast Guard Auxiliary representatives are asked to RSVP with the Coast Guard 7th District public affairs office at 786-367-7649.... [Read More]
June 30, 2016
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BOSTON — A Coast Guard aircrew medevaced a 33-year-old man suffering from injuries to his lower extremities Thursday morning from Nantucket Cottage Hospital on Nantucket.
At around 5 a.m. Coast Guard watchstanders were notified that the injured man was in need of transportation to Massachusetts General Hospital for an advanced level of care.
Civilian medical flights were unable to transport the patient due to low visibility.... [Read More]
June 29, 2016
BOSTON — The Coast Guard is continuing to monitor the condition of the tanker Chem Venus, after it allided with three unoccupied, moored sailboats Wednesday afternoon at the mouth of the Piscataqua River near Portsmouth, New Hampshire and Kittery, Maine. Coast Guard vessel inspectors boarded the vessel and determined the Panamanian flagged, Chem Venus sustained damage to its bow causing the boat to take on water. The rate of flooding was stabilized and is being monitored by the Coast Guard and the crew of the Chem Venus.... [Read More]
June 29, 2016
BOSTON — The Coast Guard is responding to a collision involving a 477-foot oil tanker and three unmanned sailboats Wednesday afternoon near the mouth of the Piscataqua River, near Portsmouth, New Hampshire and Kittery, Maine.
No injuries or pollution have been reported.
At approximately 4 p.m. Coast Guard watchstanders were notified of the collision involving the tanker Chem Venus and the sailboats.
All three sailboats, which were unoccupied at anchorage, were damaged but remained afloat.... [Read More]
June 29, 2016
CAPE MAY, N.J. – The Coast Guard is scheduled to host its second Sunset Parade of 2016 in honor of the Coast Guard Combat Veterans Association and the Marine Corps League, Dramis Detachment, during 4th of July weekend at Training Center Cape May, Sunday, at 8 p.m.
Sunset Parades are military displays of marching troops and the Coast Guard Recruit Precision Drill Team. More than 250 recruits will march in the parade and strike the National Ensign from the Parade Field at sunset.... [Read More]
June 28, 2016
MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crewmembers from Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak return two overdue boaters to Ugashik, Alaska, June 28, 2016.
The men became disoriented and ran out of gas near the Dog Salmon River and were four hours overdue, prompting their employer to contact the Coast Guard.
U.S. Coast Guard photo.
JUNEAU, Alaska – A Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew rescued two overdue boaters on the shore of the Dog Salmon River near Ugashik, Alaska, Tuesday.... [Read More]
June 28, 2016
TRAVERSE CITY, MI. – Coast Guard Air Station Traverse City will host an ‘Open Ramp’ event on Friday, from 6-8 p.m., in support of the 2016 National Cherry Festival Airshow.
Admission is free and open to the public.
Parking opens at 5 p.m.... [Read More]
June 28, 2016
MIAMI — Four people were rescued by the Coast Guard 11 nautical miles east of Charleston, South Carolina, Tuesday.
Coast Guard District 7 watch standers received an Electronic Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) alert from a 21-foot fishing vessel 11 nautical miles east of Charleston at 4:45 p.m., Tuesday. Coast Guard Sector Charleston was notified and issued an Urgent Marine Information Broadcast and launched a 45-foot Response Boat-Medium boatcrew from Station Charleston and an MH-65 helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Facility Charleston to respond.... [Read More]
June 28, 2016
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Reservists assigned to Sector Jacksonville pose for a picture.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville was awarded the Category Two 2015 Rear Admiral Bennett “Bud” Sparks award by the Reserve Officers Association, June 7.... [Read More]
June 28, 2016
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The Coast Guard Cutter Diligence transits through the Florida Straights near Key West, Florida, May 31, 2016. The Diligence recently returned to its homeport of Wilmington, North Carolina following a 53-day patrol. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)... [Read More]
June 28, 2016
NEW ORLEANS — The Coast Guard has opened the Red River from mile marker 40 to mile marker 42 for vessel traffic, Monday.
The Red River had been closed due to a barge that had run aground at mile marker 41, Sunday.
The Red River Express successfully lightered the grounded barge and re-floated it.
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June 28, 2016
JUNEAU, Alaska — The Coast Guard, along with Alaska State Troopers, Nome Volunteer Fire Department and Bering Air, are searching for a 36-year-old male hiker who was reported overdue in the vicinity of East Fork of the Solomon River near Nome, Alaska, Monday.... [Read More]