Coast Guard News
October 10, 2015
MIAMI — The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Confidence repatriated 12 Cuban migrants to Bahia de Cabañas, Cuba, Saturday.... [Read More]
October 10, 2015
SAN FRANCISCO — The crews of Coast Guard Station Rio Vista, Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff Marine Patrol unit and a maritime good Samaritan, Bodega Bell, rescued one adult, one child and a dog from an overturned vessel near Big Break Marina in Oakley Friday afternoon. ... [Read More]
October 9, 2015
NEW YORK - Coast Guard crews coordinated in the rescue of two mariners in distress near Fire Island Inlet, New York, Friday. At 1:23 p.m., Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound command center received a call from a 28-foot Albin sailing vessel via VHF-FM channel 16 reporting their vessel disabled and requiring Coast Guard assistance.Sector Long Island Sound watchstanders diverted two Coast Guard Station Fire Island rescue boatcrews to the scene. Rescue crews were unable to pass a tow line to the vessel in distress due to the cycle of the seas.... [Read More]
October 9, 2015
Large waves on Lake Michigan crash against the pier in Saint Joseph, Mich., Oct. 9, 2015. The high waves, nearing 7 feet, and 20-knot winds prompted the rescue of a surfer after he was overcome by them. (U.S. Coast Guard photo courtesy of Coast Guard Station Saint Joseph)
SAINT JOSEPH, Mich., — The Coast Guard rescued a 19-year-old man who was swept offshore by a wave while surfing with friends at Lions Park Beach near Saint Joseph early Friday evening.... [Read More]
October 9, 2015
Coast Guard helicopter rescue crews from Air Station Borinquen in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico combined efforts with a Puerto Rico Police marine unit and rescued five men from a 24-foot zodiac boat that was taking on water off Desecheo Island, Puerto Rico Oct. 9, 2015. All five boaters were safely removed from the distressed vessel with the assistance of the Coast Guard rescue swimmer and transferred to the police marine unit that transported the men to Rincón, Puerto Rico. (U.S. Coast Guard photo.)... [Read More]
October 9, 2015
WARRENTON, Ore. — The Coast Guard would like to caution beach-goers and mariners to remain vigilant of significant weather conditions that will pass along the Pacific Northwest coast this weekend.
Remnants of Hurricane Oho are predicted to cause unusually high ocean swells giving potential to cause breaking waves over jetties along south facing beaches and heads. The waves may also result in beach erosion across areas that don’t commonly see impacts from wave action.... [Read More]
October 9, 2015
WILMINGTON, N.C. – The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Diligence is scheduled to return to their homeport in Wilmington Saturday following a 45-day patrol in the Caribbean Sea.
During their patrol, the Diligence crew conducted search and rescue operations off the west coast of Cuba and conducted drug interdiction operations in the vicinity of Columbia and Panama.... [Read More]
October 9, 2015
MOBILE, Ala. — Four Mobile-based Coast Guardsmen rescued a man from a burning semi-truck near Tillman's Corner exit ramp on Interstate-10 in Mobile, Thursday.... [Read More]
October 9, 2015
SAN DIEGO - Coast Guard responders are scheduled to conduct enhanced operations in Mission Bay and Oceanside Harbor in order to educate the public and identify existing or potential hazards to the maritime environment, October 14-21.
Responders will not only be investigating potential pollution threats, but also educating marina operators, tenants and the boating public about the requirements for reporting oil spills. ... [Read More]
October 8, 2015
MOBILE, Ala. — Four Mobile-based Coast Guardsmen rescued a man from a burning semi-truck near Tillman's Corner exit ramp on Interstate-10 in Mobile, Thursday.
The Coast Guard Sector Mobile marine inspectors witnessed an accident between a disabled vehicle and a semi-truck, which rolled on its side and called 911 reporting the accident. They quickly responded by pulling the unconscious truck driver from the semi-truck cab as it was on fire, and rendered first aid until local fire and paramedics arrived on-scene.
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October 8, 2015
MOBILE, Ala. — Four Mobile-based Coast Guardsmen rescued a man from a burning semi-truck near Tillman's Corner exit ramp on Interstate-10 in Mobile, Thursday.
The Coast Guard Sector Mobile marine inspectors witnessed an accident between a disabled vehicle and a semi-truck, which rolled on its side and called 911 reporting the accident. They quickly responded by pulling the unconscious truck driver from the semi-truck cab as it was on fire, and rendered first aid until local fire and paramedics arrived on-scene.
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October 8, 2015
NEW HAVEN, Conn. - Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound is scheduled to once again open the historic Stratford Point Lighthouse for public tours on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015.... [Read More]
October 8, 2015
NEW HAVEN, Conn. - Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound is scheduled to once again open the historic Stratford Point Lighthouse for public tours on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015.... [Read More]
October 8, 2015
NEW YORK — The Coast Guard reminds fishermen, boaters and paddlers to take extra precaution on and around the water as the air and water temperatures grow colder during the autumn months.
Although summer officially ended two weeks ago, the area is already experiencing colder weather, which means anyone planning to be out on the water should wear a life jacket and cold weather clothing to protect them from the cold.... [Read More]
October 8, 2015
NEW YORK — The Coast Guard reminds fishermen, boaters and paddlers to take extra precaution on and around the water as the air and water temperatures grow colder during the autumn months.
Although summer officially ended two weeks ago, the area is already experiencing colder weather, which means anyone planning to be out on the water should wear a life jacket and cold weather clothing to protect them from the cold.... [Read More]
October 8, 2015
MIAMI — The Coast Guard will suspend the search for possible survivors from the cargo ship El Faro at sunset Wednesday, which is believed to have sunk during Hurricane Joaquin.
Coast Guard, Navy, Air Force, Air National Guard and tugboat crews searched more than 183,000 square nautical miles off the Bahamian coast in a joint effort to locate the El Faro crew.... [Read More]
October 8, 2015
MIAMI — The Coast Guard will suspend the search for possible survivors from the cargo ship El Faro at sunset Wednesday, which is believed to have sunk during Hurricane Joaquin.
Coast Guard, Navy, Air Force, Air National Guard and tugboat crews searched more than 183,000 square nautical miles off the Bahamian coast in a joint effort to locate the El Faro crew.... [Read More]
October 7, 2015
An 88-year-old woman is evacuated by a Coast Guard aircrew in Andrews, S.C., Oct. 7, 2015. The aircrew is continuing to patrol flooded areas in Berkley and Williamsburg counties for people in need of assistance. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Stephen Lehmann)
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ANDREWS, S.C. — A Coast Guard helicopter crew evacuated an 88-year-old woman and her two grandchildren from their home, Wednesday, in Andrews.... [Read More]
October 7, 2015
An 88-year-old woman is evacuated by a Coast Guard aircrew in Andrews, S.C., Oct. 7, 2015. The aircrew is continuing to patrol flooded areas in Berkley and Williamsburg counties for people in need of assistance. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Stephen Lehmann)
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ANDREWS, S.C. — A Coast Guard helicopter crew evacuated an 88-year-old woman and her two grandchildren from their home, Wednesday, in Andrews.... [Read More]
October 7, 2015
LOS ANGELES – The Coast Guard assisted the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Marina Del Rey Station with the medical evacuation of a diver in distress 5 miles off Marina Del Rey, Wednesday.
At 9:30 a.m., watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Los Angeles/ Long Beach received initial notification from the vessel El Dorado, that an individual aboard was unconscious and experiencing symptoms of cardiac arrest.... [Read More]