Coast Guard News
July 17, 2015
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CHARLESTON, S.C. — Crewmembers at Coast Guard Station Charleston hosted a Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps member during a unit visit, Tuesday.
While visiting with his family, Station Charleston crewmembers also helped Marcus Stover earn his on-water certification for the JROTC.... [Read More]
July 17, 2015
A Coast Guard color guard comprised of members assigned to Base Seattle, Sector Puget Sound and the Coast Guard 13th District office present colors during Base Seattle's change-of-command ceremony, July 17, 2015.
Coast Guard Base Seattle was commissioned in 1976 and provides services to more than 1,600 personnel.
U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Katelyn Shearer.
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July 17, 2015
NEW YORK — Coast Guard Sector New York held a change of command ceremony at the Alexander Hamilton Customs House in Manhattan, New York, Friday.
Capt. Gordon Loebl, who took command of Sector New York, as well as becoming Captain of the Port of New York and New Jersey, in June 2012, was relieved of his duties and responsibilities by Capt. Michael Day.
Day most recently served as the deputy commander of U.S. Coast Guard Sector San Francisco.... [Read More]
July 17, 2015
LOS ANGELES—The Coast Guard advises the public to exercise caution when on and around central and southern California beaches as a combination of larger sea swells and tides due to the effects of tropical cyclone Dolores may be present.... [Read More]
July 17, 2015
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Capt. Austin Gould, Coast Guard Sector Miami commander, addresses the guests at the Coast Guard Cutter Paul Clark change of command ceremony in Miami, July 17, 2015. Gould presided over the time-honored tradition of the sea-going services that formally restates the continuity of command to the officers and crew. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Mark Barney.... [Read More]
July 16, 2015
The man is hoisted to the helicopter from the shrimp boat before being taken to the hospital. U.S. Coast Guard video.
HOUSTON — An Air Station Houston aircrew medevaced a man after it was reported that he was vomiting blood on a shrimp boat in the Gulf of Mexico, about 140 miles southeast of Galveston, Texas, Thursday morning.... [Read More]
July 16, 2015
EDITORS NOTE: The image included in this release is not from this rescue case.
Crews from Coast Guard Station Marblehead, Ohio conduct two-boat training aboard the station's 45-foot and 25-foot response boats in Lake Erie, May 17, 2014.
Crews conduct two-boat training on a regular basis to help maintain crewman and coxswain certifications while on duty.
(U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Phillip Null)
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July 16, 2015
NEW ORLEANS – The Coast Guard is responding to the sinking of a towing vessel on the Charenton Canal, Charenton, Louisiana, Thursday.
Coast Guard Sector New Orleans watchstanders were notified the towing vessel Mrs. Baye sank in the middle of the Charenton Canal at approximately 5:30 a.m.
Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Morgan City Captain of the Port David McClellan has closed the canal to commercial vessel transits at that location due to the sunken vessel blocking the navigable channel. ... [Read More]
July 16, 2015
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Coast Guard Atlantic Area has scheduled a general court-martial at the Coast Guard Legal Service Command Norfolk Dec. 14, 2015 for a Coast Guard member accused of sexual assault and assault.
Petty Officer 2nd Class Eric D. Pruett, 29, is accused of the following violations of the Uniform Code of Military Justice:... [Read More]
July 16, 2015
Capt. Jonathan Hickey, commanding officer of Coast Guard Base Alameda, Rear Adm. James Heinz, director of Operational Logistics, and Capt. Michael Woolard, former commanding officer of Base Alameda, pose during a change of command ceremony held at Coast Guard Island in Alameda, Calif., July 15, 2015. Hickey assumed the duties and responsibilities from Woolard as commanding officer of Base Alameda. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Loumania Stewart)
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July 16, 2015
SEATTLE — The Coast Guard is seeking public comment on an application from Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Company to modify an existing bridge over Steamboat Slough near Everett, Wash.
The comment period ends July 25.
The complete public notice, including a brief description of the project impacts, a map of the location, and plans for the proposed bridge modification can be viewed here.
Comments on the proposed bridge project modification may be sent to:... [Read More]
July 15, 2015
BELLINGHAM, Wash. — A Coast Guard boatcrew rescued two people after their sailing vessel capsized in Squalicum Harbor, Bellingham, Wednesday.
The sailors were taken to the Squalicum Marina in good condition and declined medical attention.
Watchstanders at Coast Guard Station Bellingham received a phone call at 2:41p.m. from a local resident, reporting that a sailing vessel had capsized and two people were in the water.... [Read More]
July 15, 2015
LOS ANGELES — The Coast Guard ended the search for Joseph St. Jean, 49, after he reported his vessel missing to local lifeguards Wednesday.
At 8:05 a.m., Wednesday, the Coast Guard concluded search-and-rescue efforts after St. Jean returned to the dock near San Clemente Beach.
At 10:30 p.m., Tuesday, watchstanders at the Coast Guard Sector Los Angeles Operations Center in Long Beach received a report from Newport Harbor Patrol that a 24-foot sailboat was tumbling in the drift near San Clemente Beach. ... [Read More]
July 15, 2015
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MIAMI — A Coast Guard helicopter crew, working under the direction of Operation Bahamas, Turks and Caicos, assisted in the seizure of 5,050 pounds of marijuana worth an estimated wholesale value of $4.6 million Wednesday. ... [Read More]
July 15, 2015
SEATTLE — The crew of Coast Guard Base Seattle is scheduled to hold a change-of-command ceremony Friday
Capt. Marc Lebeau will transfer command to Capt. Stanley Romanowicz during a ceremony presided over by Rear Adm. James Heinz, director of Reserve and military personnel at Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, D.C.... [Read More]
July 15, 2015
LOS ANGELES — The Coast Guard is searching for a possible missing boater near San Clemente Beach.
Missing is Joseph St. Jean, 49. Click here for photo.
At 10:30 p.m., Tuesday, watchstanders at the Coast Guard Sector Los Angeles Operations Center in Long Beach received a report from Newport Harbor Patrol that a 24-foot sailboat was tumbling in the drift near San Clemente Beach.... [Read More]
July 15, 2015
NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound is scheduled to open the historic Stratford Point Lighthouse in Stratford, Connecticut, for free public tours August 8, 2015.
The property, which is traditionally closed to the public, is owned and maintained by the U.S. Coast Guard and will be open from 9 a.m., until 3 p.m., rain or shine. ... [Read More]
July 15, 2015
BOSTON - Coast Guard rescue crews from Air Station Cape Cod, Massachusetts transported a woman in labor from Martha's Vineyard Wednesday.
Watchstanders at the 1st Coast Guard District in Boston received a call from Martha's Vineyard Hospital requesting help in transporting a 26-year-old woman currently 28 weeks pregnant and in labor.
The on-duty flight surgeon recommended transport as soon as possible. Immediately an HC-144a Ocean Sentry Aircraft crew from Air Station Cape Cod was dispatched to the island. ... [Read More]
July 15, 2015
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July 15, 2015
A Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak, Alaska, aircrew medevacs a 52-year-old man from the 600-foot cargo vessel Elsa, approximately 150 miles south of Kodiak, July 14, 2015. The MH-60 Jayhawk crew safely hoisted the man and transported him to Kodiak Providence Medical Center for further care. U.S. Coast Guard Video
JUNEAU, Alaska — A Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak aircrew medevaced a 52-year-old man from the 600-foot cargo vessel Elsa, approximately 150 miles south of Kodiak, Tuesday.... [Read More]