Coast Guard News
December 24, 2015
SEATTLE — Coast Guard personnel rescued two fishermen from a 28-foot recreational vessel when it became stranded with a disabled engine and grounded due to shoal water near Everett Wednesday night.
An MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Station Port Angeles hoisted the men and transported them safely to Paine Field in Snohomish County. ... [Read More]
December 23, 2015
MILWAUKEE — Coast Guard Sector Lake Michigan urges anyone going on or near the water Wednesday to use extreme caution and be aware of the weather that will be affecting the area over the next few days.
The National Weather Service in Milwaukee issued a gale warning for all of Lake Michigan effective from Wednesday evening through Thursday morning.
Winds are expected to gust to more than 50 mph across the lake, and waves are forecast to build to more than 15 feet.... [Read More]
December 23, 2015
With unseasonably warm weather forecast for the holidays, the Coast Guard is reminding boaters, anglers, kayakers and hunters that even though the air temperature feels warm, the water temperature is still cold.
Whether you’re trying to get in one last day on the water or trying out some new toys, don’t let your guard down.
Always wear a Coast Guard-approved life jacket while underway and dress appropriately for the water temperature — not for the air temperature. Check the weather conditions and water temperature for your local area.... [Read More]
December 23, 2015
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The Coast Guard urges mariners Wednesday to exercise caution while transiting the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AICW) due to shoaling conditions.
Several portions of the AICW show significant shoaling, specifically those areas near mile markers 237, 271, 280 and 321 in North Carolina. There have been and continue to be groundings in these areas.
Shoaling conditions increase the potential for vessel groundings, and any vessel grounding presents a significant risk of injury and vessel damage.... [Read More]
December 23, 2015
By Petty Officer 3rd Class Andrew Barresi
Children of all ages dart back and forth on the lawns surrounding the historic Warwick Lighthouse, in Rhode Island on a crisp mid-December morning. A soccer ball is kicked, chased down, and kicked again. Another group of children stand at the bottom of the sloped lawn, leaning against a fence, looking out to sea in anticipation. Some have experienced this before and know what to look and listen for. For others this is the first time.... [Read More]
December 22, 2015
GALVESTON, Texas — The crew aboard Coast Guard Cutter Dauntless came into port in time for Christmas Tuesday morning after a 52-day training and law enforcement patrol in the Gulf of Mexico.
While underway, the crew attended the biannual Tailored Ship’s Training Availability in Mayport, Florida, where their efficiency at completing Coast Guard wartime missions was put to the test. They passed all drills and exercises with exceedingly high scores before the three week training period expired, returning to patrol earlier than expected.... [Read More]
December 22, 2015
Twelve Cuban migrants drift aboard two life rafts provided by a Coast Guard aircraft that located the migrants aboard a partially submerged migrant vessel 100 miles southwest of Key West, Florida, Dec. 17, 2015. The migrants were subsequently rescued by the crew aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Isaac Mayo. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)
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December 22, 2015
A 15-foot Glass Stream boat capsized with two boaters aboard in the Potomac River, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015. Members of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Department rescued the two boaters with a coordinated effort involving Coast Guard Sector Baltimore and a Maryland State Police helicopter crew. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)
BALTIMORE — Coast Guard Sector Baltimore and local responders worked together to rescue two boaters after their boat capsized in the Potomac River Sunday.... [Read More]
December 21, 2015
CLEARWATER, Fla.— A Coast Guard aircraft crew safely made an emergency landing at St. Petersburg- Clearwater International Airport, Monday.
A C-130 Hercules aircraft, from Air Station Clearwater, landed safely at 3:03 p.m. after a crewmember noticed a vibrating sound coming from one of the engines.
The aircrew made the determination to land utilizing only three engines, and at 2:50 p.m. contacted PIE airport air traffic control to conduct an emergency landing.... [Read More]
December 21, 2015
Coast Guard crewmembers leak-tests survial suits in Boston Harbor in preperation for 2015-2016 winter water rescues.
BOSTON — The Coast Guard is reminding boaters and paddlers heading out on the water this holiday season to keep safety in mind.
Weather forecasts are slated to bring unseasonably warm air, but the water can be dangerously cold. The current water temperature in Boston Harbor is 46 degrees Fahrenheit, but last winter during the coldest month it averaged 36 degrees Fahrenheit. ... [Read More]
December 21, 2015
MCKINLEYVILLE, Calif. — The Coast Guard will hold a memorial service this Tuesday, Dec. 22, at Coast Guard Sector Humboldt Bay in McKinleyville in remembrance of the crew and passengers of the CG 1363 helicopter that crashed after rescuing 10 people 51 years ago during the North Coast’s “Storm of the Century."
The ceremony honored the sacrifice and heroism of two pilots, one crewmember, and a citizen volunteer who lost their lives aboard a Coast Guard HH-52 aircraft in an effort to save Humboldt County flood victims. ... [Read More]
December 20, 2015
HONOLULU — Coast Guard and fire department crews ended their search for a missing free diver following the recovery of a body offshore Papohaku Beach, Molokai, Sunday.
At 10:30 a.m., a body matching the description of Steven Likua was located and recovered by dive crews with the Molokai Fire Department.
The body was turned over to city officials and positive identification was made.... [Read More]
December 20, 2015
HONOLULU — Personnel from the Coast Guard and Molokai Fire Department are searching for a missing free diver offshore Papohaku Beach, Molokai, Sunday.
Missing is 25-year-old Steven Likua.
Likua was last seen swimming offshore at 3 p.m. Saturday wearing a full body camouflage wetsuit with fins, mask and snorkel.
Anyone with information that may help locate the diver is asked to contact the Coast Guard Sector Honolulu Command Center at 808-842-2600.... [Read More]
December 19, 2015
EMERALD ISLE, N.C. — The Coast Guard rescued a man and his dog Saturday from a yacht taking on water in Sneads Ferry.
Coast Guard watchstanders were notified Saturday the 38-foot yacht C-Lark with a man and his dog aboard was taking on water.
A 24-foot Special Purpose Craft-Shallow Water crew launched from Station Emerald Isle at 4:30 p.m. and arrived on scene at 4:57 p.m. The boat crew rescued the man and his dog and transported them to New River Marina at 5:30 p.m.... [Read More]
December 19, 2015
BOSTON - The Coast Guard, Gloucester police, Marine Environmental Police, and the Gloucester Harbor Master are searching Saturday for a woman who may be missing near Smith Cove in Gloucester.
Missing is Susan Nilsson, 56.
Gloucester police alerted watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Boston Saturday at about 1:30 p.m. to the situation. They relayed that Nilsson did not show up for work Saturday morning, and was last heard from via text message Friday night. Her belongings were found on the pier in Smith Cove.... [Read More]
December 19, 2015
SAN DIEGO — The Coast Guard medically evacuated an 85-year-old man from a cruise ship approximately 220 miles south of Point Loma, San Diego, Friday.
At 6:07 p.m., Friday, watchstanders at the Eleventh Coast Guard District in Alameda, California, received a report from the crew of the cruise ship Carnival Princess that an 85-year-old male passenger was experiencing symptoms of gastrointestinal bleeding.
The Coast Guard duty flight surgeon recommended that the patient be medically evacuated and taken to a hospital for emergency care. ... [Read More]
December 19, 2015
Left: Stock photo of the CGC Escanaba. Center and Right: Photos from Escanaba's Eastern Pacific Patrol.
BOSTON — The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Escanaba returned to their homeport in Boston Saturday following a successful 52-day deployment in the Eastern Pacific Ocean.... [Read More]
December 18, 2015
Rear Adm. Richard Gromlich, commander, Coast Guard 13th District, addresses attendees during a change-of-watch ceremony at Coast Guard Base Seattle Dec. 18, 2015.
During the ceremony, Master Chief Petty Officer Charles Lindsey transferred authority as command master chief of the Coast Guard 13th District to Master Chief Petty Officer Sean McPhilamy, who reported from his prior position as command master chief of Coast Guard Base Kodiak, Alaska.
U.S. Coast Guard photo by Seaman Sarah Wilson.
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December 18, 2015
Lt. Ryan Butler, Lt. j.g. Katharine Martorelli, Chief Warrant Officer Israel Nieves and Chief Warrant Officer Martin Donohue from Sector Juneau, Alaska, along with vessel Master Captain Josh McGrath and two other crewmembers, pose for a photo during a ship ride event Dec. 14, 2015.
The event marked the first mutual training agreement between the Coast Guard and Alaska Marine Highway System.
U.S. Coast Guard photo.... [Read More]
December 18, 2015
SAN DIEGO –The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Boutwell returned to Naval Base San Diego Wednesday, completing the final scheduled patrol of its Coast Guard career.
During the 41-day deployment in the Bering Sea, Boutwell’s crew served a search-and-rescue asset enforced federal living marine resources and commercial fishing vessel safety regulations.... [Read More]