Coast Guard News
February 15, 2015
A Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from Air Facility Newport, Ore., rescues two surfers from a cliff south of Yaquina Head Lighthouse in Newport Feb. 14, 2015.
The Dolphin crew safely transferred the two surfers to a nearby beach where they were meet by emergency medical personnel to assess any medical needs.
U.S. Coast Guard video by Air Facility Newport.
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February 14, 2015
WARRENTON, Ore. — A Coast Guard helicopter crew hoisted two surfers from a cliff south of Yaquina Head Light in Newport, Saturday.
An MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Facility Newport safely transferred the surfers over to Newport Fire and Rescue personnel after landing on the nearby beach.
Sector North Bend watchstanders received a call from Lincoln County Dispatch personnel after good Samaritans on the beach reported the distressed surfers.... [Read More]
February 14, 2015
CLEVELAND — The U.S. Coast Guard assisted two snowmobilers near Kingsville, Ontario, after they became stranded nearly two miles off the Canadian side of Lake Erie, Saturday morning.
The names of the individuals assisted are not being released by the Coast Guard, and there is no Coast Guard imagery for this case.... [Read More]
February 14, 2015
ALAMEDA, Calif. - The crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star freed the fishing vessel Antarctic Chieftain Friday night that was beset in ice approximately 900 miles northwest of McMurdo Sound, Antarctica.
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February 14, 2015
BOSTON — The U.S. Coast Guard is urging mariners and the coastal public to prepare for winter storm Neptune, as it is expected to impact New England.
Severe blizzard conditions are forecasted beginning Saturday evening and lasting into Sunday morning. Gale and storm warnings have been issued, with potentially damaging winds reaching 35 knots, and gusts of over 60 knots. Seas could swell to 20 feet. ... [Read More]
February 14, 2015
SEATTLE — Coast Guard crews responded to a report of a disabled vessel and assisted local law enforcement personnel with the arrest of a mariner in Ilwaco, Friday.
After locating the disabled vessel and towing it to Station Cape Disappointment, Coast Guard personnel discovered safety and possible criminal violations aboard the mariner's vessel during a post search and rescue boarding, prompting the involvement of both Wahkiakum and Pacific County Sheriff personnel resulting in the mariner’s arrest.... [Read More]
February 14, 2015
BOSTON — The Coast Guard responded to a sinking 35-foot fishing boat off the coast of Monroe Island, Maine, today.
At about 9 a.m., watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Northern New England in Portland, Maine, received a call on VHF channel 16 from a crewmember aboard Loretta, homeported in Matinicus Island, that the boat was taking on water south of Monroe Island. Minutes later, the crew had abandoned the Loretta just before it sank.
A Coast Guard Station Rockland, Maine, crew immediately launched a 47-foot Motor Life Boat.
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February 14, 2015
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A 70-year-old man was medevaced from a 65-foot charter fishing boat by the Coast Guard seven miles west of Sanibel, Florida, Saturday.
At approximately 2:30 p.m., watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg, Florida, received a call from a crewmember aboard the Sea Trek, via VHF-FM channel 16, stating a man had been injured and needed emergency medical assistance.
A Coast Guard flight surgeon was notified and recommended the man be medevaced.... [Read More]
February 14, 2015
CORTEZ, Fla. — A 63-year-old man was rescued by the Coast Guard after he fell off his 31-foot sailboat, near the Cortez Bridge on Saturday.
At approximately 12:57 p.m watchstanders from Coast Guard Station Cortez were notified by a good Samaritan reporting that a man had fallen off of a sailboat. The man was not wearing a life jacket.... [Read More]
February 14, 2015
Coast Guard Cutter Valiant returns to Naval Station Mayport, Florida, Feb. 11, 2015. During their 41-day deployment the crew of the Valiant intercepted and processed more than 160 Cuban migrants. Photo by U.S. Coast Guard.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Valiant returned home to Naval Station Mayport Wednesday, after completing a six-week deployment in the Florida Straits and Eastern Caribbean Sea in support of operations Southeast Watch and Unified Resolve.... [Read More]
February 14, 2015
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The Coast Guard advises swimmers and boaters to exercise caution throughout the weekend at beaches in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands due to the continued high surf and dangerous riptides impacting the northern region.... [Read More]
February 13, 2015
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February 13, 2015
ALAMEDA, Calif. – A U.S. Coast Guard crew is on scene with the 207-foot fishing vessel that is beset in ice approximately 900 miles northeast of McMurdo Sound, Antarctica.
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February 13, 2015
NEW LONDON, Conn.—Mr. Thomas Friedman, internationally known author and journalist, is scheduled to speak at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy Feb. 23 as the 2015 Coast Guard Foundation Hedrick Fellow. Friedman will address the corps of cadets in Leamy Hall Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. in an event that is open to the public.... [Read More]
February 13, 2015
SEATTLE — A Federal Administrative Law Judge approved a settlement, Tuesday, between the Coast Guard and the operator of the tug Shannon, resulting in a two month suspension of Merchant Mariner’s Credentials, mandatory attendance at a Washington State accepted anger management class, and a 24-month probationary period.
The Coast Guard found the operator of the Shannon to have directly endangered the crew and passengers aboard multiple state ferries by purposely hindering safe transits during rush hour traffic in Elliot Bay near Seattle Oct. 7, 2014.... [Read More]
February 13, 2015
NEW YORK – Coast Guard crews continue to support Operation Reliable Energy for Northeast Winters (OP RENEW) during what has become the worst ice season on record in the past decade. OP RENEW is the Coast Guard’s region-wide effort to ensure Northeast communities have the security, supplies, and emergency resources they need throughout the winter.
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February 12, 2015
ALAMEDA, Calif. — The Coast Guard is urging boaters and beachgoers to exercise caution in and around the waters along the coast of Sonoma through Monterey counties due to forecasted strong swells over the next few days.... [Read More]
February 12, 2015
U.S. Coast Guard photos by Chief Warrant Officer Paul Swisher.
SEATTLE — The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Midgett returned to Seattle Thursday upon concluding a month-long deployment to San Diego for annual Tailored Ship’s Training Assessment exercises.
The Midgett crew earned Battle “E” excellence awards in all five combat warfare areas during the training exercises.... [Read More]
February 12, 2015
U.S. Coast Guard photos by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jonathan Klingenberg.
WARRENTON, Ore — Coast Guard and Port of Astoria personnel removed a sunken vessel from the Port of Astoria and mitigated the resulting pollution this week.
A Coast Guard Sector Columbia River incident management team worked with the Port of Astoria personnel to safely removed the Cap’n Oscar Monday.... [Read More]
February 12, 2015
KODIAK, Alaska — The Coast Guard medevaced a 36-year-old man from the 252-foot fishing vessel American Triumph approximately 92 miles north of Cold Bay, Alaska, Thursday.A Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew forward deployed in Cold Bay safely hoisted the man and transported him to awaiting emergency medical services in Cold Bay.Watchstanders at the Coast Guard 17th District command center in Juneau were notified of the man’s injury by the crew of the American Triumph.... [Read More]