Coast Guard News
February 9, 2016
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February 8, 2016
U.S. Coast Guard photos courtesy Coast Guard Cutter Assateague.
SANTA RITA, Guam — The Coast Guard rescued six mariners from a grounded fishing vessel near Alamagan Island, Monday.... [Read More]
February 8, 2016
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. — The Coast Guard medevaced a 61-year-old woman Monday from a cruise ship 230 miles east of Cape Hatteras. Fifth Coast Guard District watchstanders received a report at 1 p.m. stating a woman aboard the cruise ship Norwegian Breakaway was found unconscious.... [Read More]
February 8, 2016
Sen. Christopher Coons poses for a group photo aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Cleat in Philadelphia, Monday, Feb. 8, 2016. Coons visited Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay in Philadelphia to meet with crew members and learn about Coast Guard missions. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class David Micallef)
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February 8, 2016
BALTIMORE — The Unified Command received results Monday from the first oil sample recovered from the water at Gravelly Point near Arlington, Virginia.
The sample contains intermediate petroleum oil with characteristics most resembling those of moderate to severely weathered fuel oil.
Additional samples taken from various locations at Roaches Run Waterfowl Sanctuary will be processed during the next few days.... [Read More]
February 8, 2016
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Coast Guard published guidance Feb. 5 that allows mariners to use electronic charts and publications instead of paper charts, maps and publications.
The Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular, NVIC 01-16 establishes uniform guidance on what is now considered equivalent to chart and publication carriage requirements.... [Read More]
February 8, 2016
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The Coast Guard is calling Monday for swimmers to stop diving into the water from the former sugar pier facility in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico.
The safety warning comes after a Coast Guard rescue helicopter hoisted one of two men who sustained serious injuries after diving from the industrial structure Sunday afternoon.... [Read More]
February 8, 2016
WHO: Unified Command representatives
WHAT: Scheduled to conduct dye test
WHEN: Monday, Feb. 8 at 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Gravelly Point boat ramp
BALTIMORE — The Unified Command is scheduled to conduct a dye test Monday at 11:30 a.m. at the Gravelly Point boat ramp near Arlington, Virginia, which may discolor portions of the river.... [Read More]
February 8, 2016
WHO: Unified Command representatives
WHAT: Scheduled to hold press conference
WHEN: Monday, Feb. 8 at 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Gravelly Point boat ramp
BALTIMORE — The Unified Command is scheduled to hold a press conference Monday at Gravelly Point boat ramp to discuss the response to an oil sheen near Roaches Run Waterfowl Sanctuary on the Potomac River.... [Read More]
February 8, 2016
BALTIMORE — The Unified Command is scheduled to conduct a dye test Monday in the Potomac River and Roaches Run Waterfowl Sanctuary near Arlington, Virginia, which may discolor portions of the river.
As part of the ongoing investigation on the source of the oil sheen in the Roaches Run Waterfowl Sanctuary and the Potomac River, the Coast Guard and Virginia Dept. of Environmental Quality will coordinate with the Arlington County Department of Environmental Services to conduct a dye test in the storm water conveyance system for the Roaches Run watershed.... [Read More]
February 7, 2016
MIAMI — Coast Guard crews have suspended their search efforts for two boaters reported missing in Lake Okeechobee, Florida, Sunday.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission located the airboat the Russ' were last seen with no one aboard and no longer requested Coast Guard assistance for the search.
John Russ, 72, and his wife Diane Russ, 62, last seen in an air boat in the lake.... [Read More]
February 7, 2016
BALTIMORE — The Unified Command continues its response to oil sheens Sunday in the Potomac River near Arlington, Virginia.
At approximately 11 a.m. investigators assessed Roaches Run Waterfowl Sanctuary and identified an outfall actively sheening. The outfall is within the containment measures in place at Gravelly Point, restricting access to the Potomac River.
Responders are working to boom the outfall.... [Read More]
February 7, 2016
MIAMI — Coast Guard crews are searching for two boaters reported missing in Lake Okeechobee, Florida, Sunday.
John Russ, 72, and his wife Diane Russ, 62, last seen in an air boat in the lake.
Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Miami received a request from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to assist with the search after a friend of the Russ' reported the couple failed to return from a boating trip. Watchstanders issued an Urgent Marine Information Broadcast and launched an Air Station Clearwater MH-60 helicopter crew to search alongside the FWC.... [Read More]
February 6, 2016
BALTIMORE — The Unified Command continues its response to oil sheens Saturday in the Potomac River near Arlington, Virginia. The Unified Command will maintain protective measures at the outfall, while also responding to any reports of oiled wildlife throughout the area.... [Read More]
February 6, 2016
LOS ANGELES – At 9:15 a.m. the Coast Guard has suspended active search efforts regarding the San Pedro aircraft incident that occurred in the late afternoon on Friday, Feb. 5, 2016.
The Coast Guard had two 87-foot patrol boats, Cutters Narwahl and Blackfin, that conducted search patterns throughout the night until 9:15 a.m. Saturday morning.
A first light search was conducted at 6:45 a.m. Saturday morning by an MH-65D Dolphin Helicopter from Coast Guard Air Station Los Angeles.... [Read More]
February 6, 2016
BALTIMORE — The Unified Command continues its search for the source of oil sheens Saturday in the Potomac River near Arlington, Virginia.... [Read More]
February 6, 2016
Press Release 3CONTACT: 907-463-2835, 907-957-1300
JUNEAU, Alaska –Initial preparations for removing Tug Challenger from Gastineau Channel were completed today.
Dive operations are temporarily suspended and expected to resume on February 11.
In the meantime, Southeast Alaska Lighterage will continue to monitor the site for any pollution or release of debris from the tug. Global Salvage and Diving, Inc will return to install four one- ton slings currently en route from Seattle.... [Read More]
February 5, 2016
LOS ANGELES – The unified command is continuing the search effort concerning the aircraft incident off San Pedro.
The search area has been expanded to include approximately 200 sq. miles.
Several assets have been deployed to assist in the area including the Coast Guard Cutter Blackfin and Coast Guard Cutter Narwahl. Baywatch Cabrillo and Long Beach Fire will remain onscene to assist. Coast Guard Station Los Angeles/ Long Beach and Los Angeles Port Police will remain onscene to enforce a safety zone around the search area. ... [Read More]
February 5, 2016
LOS ANGELES – The Unified Command will be holding a press conference regarding the aircraft incident off San Pedro.
WHO: Unified Command
WHAT: Press conference regarding updated information on San Pedro
WHERE: Coast Guard Base Los Angeles/ Long Beach
1001 S. Seaside Ave.
San Pedro, CA 90740
WHEN: 9 p.m.
Media planning to attend must bring credentials and identification.
For further information or guidance please contact the Joint Information Center at (310)521-3628
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February 5, 2016
LOS ANGELES – A unified Command has been established in response to the aircraft collision off San Pedro.
Members of the Unified Command will include Coast Guard, Los Angeles County Sherrifs and Los Angeles County Fire Department.
A joint Information center has been established at Coast Guard Sector Los Angeles/ Long Beach.
For further information please contact the Joint Information Center at (310)521-3628.
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