Coast Guard News
February 5, 2016
LOS ANGELES – The Coast Guard has officially confirmed two vessel were involved in an incident off San Pedro.
Two separate aircraft have been confirmed as being involved in an incident of a possible radar collision by the Federal Aviation Association.
Los Angeles Police Department divers have begun an underwater recovery operation.
Coast Guard assets are onscene coordinating a surface level search effort.
For further information please contact Coast Guard Public Affairs at (310)521-4260.
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February 5, 2016
UPDATE: Coast Guard has closed LA Harbor entrance to all vessel traffic
LOS ANGELES – The Coast Guard has closed the entrance to Los Angeles Harbor to all vessel traffic.
The entrance has been closed to allow for effective search efforts of the debris field.
For further information please contact Coast Guard Public Affairs at (310)521-4260.
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February 5, 2016
LOS ANGELES – The Coast Guard is investigating a report of two downed aircraft near San Pedro, Calif.
Wacthstanders at Coast Guard Sector Los Angeles/ Long Beach received initial notification from a bystander of a small aircraft entering the water at approximately 3 p.m.
The Coast Guard immediately launched a 45-foot Response Boat- Medium from Coast Guard Station Los Angeles/ Long Beach along with a MH-65 from Coast Guard Air Station Los Angeles to investigate the area of notifiaction, along with assets from several partner agencies.... [Read More]
February 5, 2016
Lt. John Hess receives the Distinguished Flying Cross during a ceremony at Base Kodiak’s Billiken Theater, Feb. 5, 2016.
Hess received the medal for his heroic actions during a rescue of a father and son during a severe winter storm off the coast of Cape Cod, Mass.
U.S. Coast Guard video by Petty Officer 1st Class Kelly Parker.... [Read More]
February 5, 2016
U.S. Coast Guard imagery courtesy Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point.
HONOLULU — A Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from Air Station Barbers Point hoisted two sailors after their sailboat grounded near Kaunakakai Harbor, Molokai, Friday.
The two men were hoisted to safety and taken to Kahului Airport where they were met by EMS. ... [Read More]
February 5, 2016
BALTIMORE — The Unified Command continues to respond to reports of oil sheens Friday in the Potomac River near Arlington, Virginia.
Containment boom and sorbent sweeps placed at an outfall in the vicinity of Roaches Run Waterfowl Sanctuary over night.
There have been no other potential discharges observed by any of the response personnel.
Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research has responded to reports of affected birds and are collecting the birds for cleaning.... [Read More]
February 5, 2016
SEATTLE — Port State Control officers from Coast Guard Sector Puget Sound discovered significant safety violations during an inspection of the 685-foot Liberian-flagged container ship Westwood Robson at the Husky Terminal in the Port of Tacoma, Thursday.The vessel and crew must remain in port until deficiencies have been corrected to the satisfaction of Coast Guard inspectors and the Classification Society.During the inspection, Coast Guard Port State Control examiners observed excessive oil in the bilge holding area, oil-soaked lagging present throughout machinery spaces and clo... [Read More]
February 5, 2016
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The Coast Guard removed transit restrictions Friday on the Thimble Shoals Channel between buoys 1 and 2, and Anchorage C.
At 2:02 p.m. Thursday, Fifth District Coast Guard watchstanders were notified a vessel being towed by McAllister Towing of Virginia Inc. and buoy 11 allided. The buoy went missing, resulting in traffic restrictions in the channel for deep-draft vessels.... [Read More]
February 5, 2016
WHO: Unified Command representatives
WHAT: Scheduled to hold press conference
WHEN: Friday, Feb. 5 at 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: Department of Energy and the Environment Headquarters, 1200 1st Street, 5th floor, Washington, D.C., 20002
BALTIMORE — The Unified Command is scheduled to hold a press conference Friday to discuss the response to an oil sheen near Roaches Run Waterfowl Sanctuary on the Potomac River.... [Read More]
February 5, 2016
BALTIMORE — A Unified Command was established Thursday in response to oil sheens found on the Potomac River near Arlington, Virginia, Wednesday.
Responding agencies include:
U.S. Coast Guard
Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
Department of Energy and Environment
Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research
The Coast Guard is the Federal On-Scene Coordinator overseeing the Unified Command’s response.
If impacted wildlife or oil is spotted, contact The Office of Unified Communications by dialing 311.... [Read More]
February 5, 2016
WHO: Secretary of Homeland Security, Jeh Johnson
WHAT: Secretary of Homeland Security will travel to U.S. Coast Guard Base Miami Beach where he will participate in a media availability with local law enforcement officials following an active-shooter training exercise within the south Florida region.
WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 6 at 1:00 PM EST
WHERE: U.S. Coast Guard Base Miami, 100 MacArthur Causeway, Miami Beach, Fla.
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February 4, 2016
BALTIMORE — The Coast Guard and partner agencies are responding to reports of oil sheens Thursday in the Potomac River near Arlington, Virginia, and extending south approximately eight miles.
The first report of the rainbow-colored sheen came at approximately 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, followed by additional reports attributed to the same sheen.... [Read More]
February 4, 2016
BALTIMORE — The Coast Guard and partner agencies are responding to reports of oil sheens Thursday in the Potomac River near Arlington, Virginia, and extending south approximately eight miles.
The first report of the rainbow-colored sheen came at approximately 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, followed by additional reports attributed to the same sheen.... [Read More]
February 4, 2016
Who: U.S. Coast Guard, and various South Florida county and municipal law enforcement agencies
What: Active shooter response exercise for law enforcement and South Florida first responders
When: Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Coast Guard Sector Miami, 100 MacArthur Causeway, Miami Beach, FL 33139... [Read More]
February 4, 2016
Who: U.S. Coast Guard, and various South Florida county and municipal law enforcement agencies
What: Active shooter response exercise for law enforcement and South Florida first responders
When: Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Coast Guard Sector Miami, 100 MacArthur Causeway, Miami Beach, FL 33139... [Read More]
February 4, 2016
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The Coast Guard placed transit restrictions on the Thimble Shoals Channel Thursday between buoys 1 and 2, and Anchorage C west of Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel after a buoy sank in the channel.
Only vessels with a 20-foot draft or less are allowed to transit through the channel.
At 4:30 p.m., Fifth District Coast Guard watchstanders were notified a vessel being towed by McAllister Towing of Virginia Inc. and buoy 11 allided. The buoy was dragged and subsequently sank in the channel between buoys 1 and 2, and Anchorage C. ... [Read More]
February 4, 2016
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The Coast Guard placed transit restrictions on the Thimble Shoals Channel Thursday between buoys 1 and 2, and Anchorage C west of Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel after a buoy sank in the channel.
Only vessels with a 20-foot draft or less are allowed to transit through the channel.
At 4:30 p.m., Fifth District Coast Guard watchstanders were notified a vessel being towed by McAllister Towing of Virginia Inc. and buoy 11 allided. The buoy was dragged and subsequently sank in the channel between buoys 1 and 2, and Anchorage C. ... [Read More]
February 4, 2016
Editor's note: please click on image below for video
A 49-year-old male is medically evacuated off the coast of Marquesas Keys, Florida, Feb. 4, 2016. The Coast Guard Air Station Miami MH-65 helicopter crew transported the man to Key West International Airport where emergency medical services awaited. U.S. Coast Guard Video.
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February 4, 2016
Editor's note: please click on image below for video
A 49-year-old male is medically evacuated off the coast of Marquesas Keys, Florida, Feb. 4, 2016. The Coast Guard Air Station Miami MH-65 helicopter crew transported the man to Key West International Airport where emergency medical services awaited. U.S. Coast Guard Video.
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February 4, 2016
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PORTSMOUTH, Va. - The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Bear returned to their homeport to Portsmouth, Virginia, Feb. 4, 2016 following a month-long patrol in the Western Caribbean Sea.... [Read More]