Coast Guard News
February 19, 2016
DETROIT — With the forecasted rain, wind and above-freezing temperatures this weekend, the Coast Guard is urging people to use extreme caution when venturing onto the ice across lower Lake Erie, Lake St. Clair and Lake Huron.
The above freezing temperatures are melting and weakening ice and pose safety concerns for anyone venturing onto ice.... [Read More]
February 19, 2016
Coast Guard Capt. Paul Albertson cuts a cake in celebration of the Coast Guard Reserve's 75th Anniversary during a Reserve Weekend exercise at Sector Anchorage, Alaska, Feb. 5, 2016. The Auxiliary and Reserve Act establishing the Coast Guard Reserve was signed Feb. 19, 1941. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Lt. Karen Hewes)
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February 19, 2016
SAULT STE MARIE, Michigan — With the forecasted rain, wind and above-freezing temperatures this weekend, the Coast Guard is urging people to use extreme caution when venturing onto the ice across Lake Superior, St. Marys River, and the northern parts of lakes Michigan and Huron.
The above freezing temperatures are melting and weakening ice and pose safety concerns for anyone venturing onto ice.... [Read More]
February 19, 2016
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YANKEETOWN, Fla.— The U.S. Coast Guard teamed up with local middle schoolers to launch the first ever Gulf Coast Mini Boat Challenge, 30 miles west of Yankeetown, Friday.
Crewmembers from Coast Guard Station Yankeetown traveled offshore to help launch a small unmanned sailboat, which assisted 8th grade students from Dunellon (Florida) Christian Academy.... [Read More]
February 19, 2016
CAPE MAY, N.J. – Vice Adm. Sandra L. Stosz, deputy commandant for Mission Support at U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, D.C., presented the Child Development Center on board the Coast Guard Training Center Cape May, a plaque, Thursday, which symbolizes a monetary donation from her Coast Guard Academy graduation class.... [Read More]
February 19, 2016
CAPE MAY, N.J. – Vice Adm. Sandra L. Stosz, deputy commandant for Mission Support at U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, D.C., presented the Child Development Center on board the Coast Guard Training Center Cape May, a plaque, Thursday, which symbolizes a monetary donation from her Coast Guard Academy graduation class.... [Read More]
February 19, 2016
A Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak, Alaska, MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew transfers a patient to an ambulance in Kodiak, Alaska, Feb. 19, 2016. The patient was medevaced from fishing vessel Providence in Lazy Bay on the southern point of Kodiak Island. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Lauren Steenson)... [Read More]
February 19, 2016
BOSTON — The Coast Guard lifted the safety zone restricting traffic in the North Channel Thursday afternoon for all vessels.
An obstruction buoy is in place to mark the location of the 55-foot tug boat Emily Anne that sank east of Deer Island Tuesday morning.
Mariners should proceed with caution when transiting the area as there are workboats in the area conducting salvage operations. ... [Read More]
February 19, 2016
Coast Guard Capt. Paul Albertson cuts a cake in celebration of the Coast Guard Reserve's 75th Anniversary during a Reserve Weekend exercise at Sector Anchorage, Alaska, Feb. 5, 2016. The Auxiliary and Reserve Act establishing the Coast Guard Reserve was signed Feb. 19, 1941. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Lt. Karen Hewes)
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February 18, 2016
The 610-foot Singapore-flagged bulk carrier Nord Auckland is pictured with bunker oil spilled down the vessel’s hull while anchored near Kalama, Wash., Feb. 18, 2016.
Reportedly, the 610-foot Singapore-flagged vessel released bunker oil due to operator error that was intended to be burned in the incinerator.
U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class William Russell.
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February 18, 2016
The 610-foot Singapore-flagged bulk carrier Nord Auckland is pictured with bunker oil spilled down the vessel’s hull while anchored near Kalama, Wash., Feb. 18, 2016.
Reportedly, the 610-foot Singapore-flagged vessel released bunker oil due to operator error that was intended to be burned in the incinerator.
U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class William Russell.
... [Read More]
February 18, 2016
Update: Coast Guard, Hawaii County Fire Department continue search for missing diver near Big Island
HONOLULU — The Coast Guard and Hawaii County Fire Department continue the search for a missing diver off Puako Beach, Big Island, Thursday.
USCGC Kittiwake, an 87-foot coastal patrol boat homeported in Honolulu, an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew and HC-130 Hercules airplane crew from Air Station Barbers Point continue searching for 69-year-old Diana Wolking. A helicopter crew, rescue boat crew and divers with Hawaii County Fire Department also continue searching.... [Read More]
February 18, 2016
Update: Coast Guard, Hawaii County Fire Department continue search for missing diver near Big Island
HONOLULU — The Coast Guard and Hawaii County Fire Department continue the search for a missing diver off Puako Beach, Big Island, Thursday.
USCGC Kittiwake, an 87-foot coastal patrol boat homeported in Honolulu, an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew and HC-130 Hercules airplane crew from Air Station Barbers Point continue searching for 69-year-old Diana Wolking. A helicopter crew, rescue boat crew and divers with Hawaii County Fire Department also continue searching.... [Read More]
February 18, 2016
CLEVELAND – The Coast Guard Reserve will celebrate 75 years of serving the United States Feb. 19, 2016, with the more than 400 Reservists that currently serve in the Great Lakes.
The theme for this anniversary is “Thank You,” as the organization would like to thank its members for their enduring commitment to professionalism, patriotism and preparedness and also to thank the American public for their continued faith and support.... [Read More]
February 18, 2016
CLEVELAND – The Coast Guard Reserve will celebrate 75 years of serving the United States Feb. 19, 2016, with the more than 400 Reservists that currently serve in the Great Lakes.
The theme for this anniversary is “Thank You,” as the organization would like to thank its members for their enduring commitment to professionalism, patriotism and preparedness and also to thank the American public for their continued faith and support.... [Read More]
February 18, 2016
LOS ANGELES - U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Safety Security Team Los Angeles-Long Beach was awarded the 2015 Coast Guard Unit Sports Team of the Year Award in January 2016.
Members of MSST LA-LB distinguished themselves in several competitions throughout 2015 in the sports of running and cycling.
Two of the most notable events throughout the year that the MSST LA-LB members participated in, were the Mojave Death Race and the annual Bataan Memorial Death March. ... [Read More]
February 18, 2016
LOS ANGELES - U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Safety Security Team Los Angeles-Long Beach was awarded the 2015 Coast Guard Unit Sports Team of the Year Award in January 2016.
Members of MSST LA-LB distinguished themselves in several competitions throughout 2015 in the sports of running and cycling.
Two of the most notable events throughout the year that the MSST LA-LB members participated in, were the Mojave Death Race and the annual Bataan Memorial Death March. ... [Read More]