Coast Guard News
October 23, 2016
The Pacific Rim, a 60-foot commercial fishing vessel homeported in Westport, Wash., lies partially submerged near the Westport Marina in Grays Harbor, Oct. 23, 2016. The Coast Guard rescued the only person aboard and transferred him to emergency medical services. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Robert Beresh.
WESTPORT, Wash. — The Coast Guard rescued a commercial fisherman after the fishing vessel Pacific Rim hit a submerged object just outside the Westport Marina and began taking on water early Sunday morning.... [Read More]
October 23, 2016
WILMINGTON, N.C. — The Coast Guard medevaced a man Saturday from a fishing vessel off Hatteras Inlet.
Watchstanders in the Coast Guard Sector North Carolina command center in Wilmington received a call from the 73-foot commercial fishing vessel Capt Alex at about 8:47 p.m., reporting the vessel's captain was experiencing severe chest pains approximately six miles east of Hatteras Inlet.
An MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew launched from Air Station Elizabeth City at about 9:44 p.m. ... [Read More]
October 22, 2016
LOS ANGELES — The Coast Guard assisted two individuals after their boat began taking on water Saturday, near Anacapa Island.At approximately 12:30 p.m. the Coast Guard received a call via VHF radio ch 16 from a 20-foot pleasure craft reporting that the vessel was taking on water.A Coast Guard Auxiliary boat crew was in the area and overheard the distress broadcast and reported to the scene and began to provide immediate assistance the boaters. The Coast Guard immediately launched a 45-foot Response Boat-Medium crew from Station Channel Islands Harbor to assist.... [Read More]
October 22, 2016
LOS ANGELES — The Coast Guard assisted two individuals after their boat began taking on water Saturday, near Anacapa Island.At approximately 12:30 p.m. the Coast Guard received a call via VHF radio ch 16 from a 20-foot pleasure craft reporting that the vessel was taking on water.A Coast Guard Auxiliary boat crew was in the area and overheard the distress broadcast and reported to the scene and began to provide immediate assistance the boaters. The Coast Guard immediately launched a 45-foot Response Boat-Medium crew from Station Channel Islands Harbor to assist.... [Read More]
October 22, 2016
WILMINGTON, N.C.— The Coast Guard oversaw the refloating of a barge in Avon Friday.
The barge broke free from its mooring in Pamlico Sound during Hurricane Matthew, October 9, 2016, and ran aground in Avon.
The Coast Guard is working with partner agencies and salvage companies to refloat a second barge that remains grounded in the vicinity of Weakfish Drive in Avon. ... [Read More]
October 22, 2016
WILMINGTON, N.C.— The Coast Guard oversaw the refloating of a barge in Avon Friday.
The barge broke free from its mooring in Pamlico Sound during Hurricane Matthew, October 9, 2016, and ran aground in Avon.
The Coast Guard is working with partner agencies and salvage companies to refloat a second barge that remains grounded in the vicinity of Weakfish Drive in Avon. ... [Read More]
October 22, 2016
CLEARWATER, Fla.— The Coast Guard rescued four boaters Saturday after their boat took on water and capsized 12 miles west of Johns Pass.
Rescued were: Joseph Fernandez, 55; Philip Fernandez, 42; Erick Quesada, 40; and Samantha Fernandez, 8. All the boaters are from Clearwater. ... [Read More]
October 22, 2016
CLEARWATER, Fla.— The Coast Guard rescued four boaters Saturday after their boat took on water and capsized 12 miles west of Johns Pass.
Rescued were: Joseph Fernandez, 55; Philip Fernandez, 42; Erick Quesada, 40; and Samantha Fernandez, 8. All the boaters are from Clearwater. ... [Read More]
October 21, 2016
A crewmember from Coast Guard Cutter Morgenthau prepares to take disabled fishing vessel Pacific Sounder under tow near Cold Bay, Alaska, Oct. 20, 2016.
The Morgenthau crew towed Pacific Sounder to Dutch Harbor.
U.S. Coast Guard photo.
Petty Officer 3rd Class Kevin Hedman, a gunners mate aboard Coast Guard Cutter Morgenthau, shoots a tow line to fishing vessel Pacific Sounder near Cold Bay, Alaska, Oct. 20, 2016.
The Pacific Sounder lost propulsion and requested Coast Guard assistance.
U.S. Coast Guard photo.... [Read More]
October 21, 2016
A crewmember from Coast Guard Cutter Morgenthau prepares to take disabled fishing vessel Pacific Sounder under tow near Cold Bay, Alaska, Oct. 20, 2016.
The Morgenthau crew towed Pacific Sounder to Dutch Harbor.
U.S. Coast Guard photo.
Petty Officer 3rd Class Kevin Hedman, a gunners mate aboard Coast Guard Cutter Morgenthau, shoots a tow line to fishing vessel Pacific Sounder near Cold Bay, Alaska, Oct. 20, 2016.
The Pacific Sounder lost propulsion and requested Coast Guard assistance.
U.S. Coast Guard photo.... [Read More]
October 21, 2016
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NEW YORK — The U.S. Coast Guard officially welcomed a new multi-purpose building onboard Coast Guard Station New York, Friday morning during a dedication ceremony.
The new building honors the memory of fallen 9/11 hero, Petty Officer 1st Class Jeff Palazzo, who was killed during rescue operations on Sept. 11, 2001, when he responded to the terrorist attacks in the line of his firefighting duties.... [Read More]
October 21, 2016
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NEW YORK — The U.S. Coast Guard officially welcomed a new multi-purpose building onboard Coast Guard Station New York, Friday morning during a dedication ceremony.
The new building honors the memory of fallen 9/11 hero, Petty Officer 1st Class Jeff Palazzo, who was killed during rescue operations on Sept. 11, 2001, when he responded to the terrorist attacks in the line of his firefighting duties.... [Read More]
October 21, 2016
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WILMINGTON, N.C. — The Coast Guard medevaced three Canadian sailors Friday from a sailing vessel approximately 200 miles southeast of Cape Fear.... [Read More]
October 21, 2016
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WILMINGTON, N.C. — The Coast Guard medevaced three Canadian sailors Friday from a sailing vessel approximately 200 miles southeast of Cape Fear.... [Read More]
October 21, 2016
Members of Coast Guard Sector Detroit take a tour of the USS Detroit, Oct. 18, 2016.The Coast Guard has been providing on-water security for the ship since its arrival in Detroit. U.S. Coast Guard photo courtesy of Coast Guard Sector Detroit
DETROIT — Coast Guard Sector Detroit is scheduled to provide security for the USS Detroit during its commissioning ceremony in Detroit, Saturday.
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October 21, 2016
Members of Coast Guard Sector Detroit take a tour of the USS Detroit, Oct. 18, 2016.The Coast Guard has been providing on-water security for the ship since its arrival in Detroit. U.S. Coast Guard photo courtesy of Coast Guard Sector Detroit
DETROIT — Coast Guard Sector Detroit is scheduled to provide security for the USS Detroit during its commissioning ceremony in Detroit, Saturday.
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October 21, 2016
NEW ORLEANS – Coast Guard Sector Mobile has established a security zone in the port of Mobile, Alabama, that will go into effect on October 24, 2016, for the transit of the cruise ship Azamara Quest.
The security zone will encompass 100 yards of the cruise ship as it transits shoreward of the Mobile Sea Buoy and within 25 yards once it is safely moored at the Mobile Alabama Cruise Terminal.
All recreational and commercial vessels will be prohibited from entering the security zone without express permission from the Captain of the Port, Mobile. ... [Read More]
October 21, 2016
NEW ORLEANS – Coast Guard Sector Mobile has established a security zone in the port of Mobile, Alabama, that will go into effect on October 24, 2016, for the transit of the cruise ship Azamara Quest.
The security zone will encompass 100 yards of the cruise ship as it transits shoreward of the Mobile Sea Buoy and within 25 yards once it is safely moored at the Mobile Alabama Cruise Terminal.
All recreational and commercial vessels will be prohibited from entering the security zone without express permission from the Captain of the Port, Mobile. ... [Read More]
October 21, 2016
BALTIMORE — The Coast Guard rescued two boaters Thursday from pontoon boat that ran aground in Isle of Wight Bay near Ocean City, Maryland.
Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region received a report from a good Samaritan on shore stating he saw a boat aground in Isle of Wight Bay.
Sector MNCR issued an urgent marine information broadcast and launched a 24-foot Special Purpose Craft – Shallow Water boat crew from Coast Guard Station Ocean City to respond.... [Read More]
October 21, 2016
BALTIMORE — The Coast Guard rescued two boaters Thursday from pontoon boat that ran aground in Isle of Wight Bay near Ocean City, Maryland.
Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region received a report from a good Samaritan on shore stating he saw a boat aground in Isle of Wight Bay.
Sector MNCR issued an urgent marine information broadcast and launched a 24-foot Special Purpose Craft – Shallow Water boat crew from Coast Guard Station Ocean City to respond.... [Read More]