Coast Guard News
May 27, 2016
SAN FRANCISCO — The Coast Guard issued a $5,000 fine to a passenger who jumped overboard into San Francisco Bay from a tour boat May 7.
The passenger allegedly jumped off the vessel after becoming distraught over an argument with her boyfriend. The vessel’s crew safely recovered the jumper, who was not injured.... [Read More]
May 27, 2016
NEW ORLEANS — The Coast Guard would like to warn boaters of the dangers of boating under the influence during National Safe Boating Week and boating season.... [Read More]
May 26, 2016
Coast Guard members sit in a moment of silence during a memorial for Crema, a yellow Labrador explosives detection canine who served under lead dog handler Chief Petty Officer William Porter at the Maritime Safety and Security Team Seattle 91101, at Coast Guard Base Seattle May 26, 2016.
Crema passed away earlier in the month due to post-surgery complications that lead to kidney failure.
U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Amanda Norcross.
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May 26, 2016
BOSTON — The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Marcus Hanna towed the 55-foot fishing boat Miss Emily, with four people aboard, after it became disabled Thursday about five miles off Kennebunkport, Maine.
The Marcus Hanna, a 175-foot buoy tender homeported in South Portland was nearby working on aids to navigation when the Miss Emily's rudder post was damaged and started taking on water.
Miss Emily’s pumps kept up with the flooding and at approximately 2 p.m. the Marcus Hanna took Miss Emily in tow with a course for Portland.... [Read More]
May 26, 2016
Update: It was originally reported two planes collided. The below was corrected to state the incident was an in-air mishap and updated to reflect the two planes involved were Navy F/A-18F Super Hornets. The name and type of vessel manned by good Samaritans who rescued two survivors has also been corrected.
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May 26, 2016
WARRENTON, Ore. — Members of the media are invited to attend the Coast Guard Sector Columbia River change-of-command ceremony, Friday.
Capt. William Timmons will relieve Capt. Daniel Travers as commander and captain of the port, and Travers will retire after 26 years of Coast Guard service.
Rear Adm. Richard Gromlich, commander Coast Guard 13th District, will preside over the change-of-command ceremony.
WHO: Coast Guard 13th District and Sector Columbia River personnel
WHAT: Sector Columbia River change-of-command ceremony ... [Read More]
May 26, 2016
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May 26, 2016
The Coast Guard Rogue River Search and Rescue Detachment, in Gold Beach, Ore., opens annually on Memorial Day weekend as a forward operating location for personnel from Station Chetco River, located in Brookings.
The SARDET normally remains open through Labor Day and is often open for known busy fishery openings.
U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Levi Read.... [Read More]
May 26, 2016
Media Note: Coast Guard spokespersons in your area may be available to discuss the importance of safe boating for the duration of National Safe Boating Week. Please contact us at 216-902-6020 to check on availability. If there is no answer, wait for a voicemail with instruction to be forwarded to a 24/7 on-call duty public affairs specialist.... [Read More]
May 26, 2016
Editor’s Note: Media are asked to be at the Watson Island boat ramp no later than 9:45 a.m. For more information and/or to RSVP, please contact Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Eric Woodall at 786-367-7649.... [Read More]
May 26, 2016
Update: It was originally reported two planes collided. The below was corrected to state the incident was an in-air mishap and updated to reflect the two planes involved were Navy F/A-18F Super Hornets. The name of the fishing vessel was also corrected.
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The U.S. Coast Guard and a good Samaritan fishing vessel crew rescued four survivors following an in-air mishap involving two Navy F/A-18F Super Hornets 25 miles east of Oregon Inlet, North Carolina. ... [Read More]
May 26, 2016
NEW ORLEANS — The Coast Guard recommends boaters take a boating safety course to increase their knowledge and skills during National Safe Boating Week.
Courses cover many aspects of boating safety, from boat handling to reading the weather, and from a "Water 'N Kids" class to courses for boaters who want to learn electronic navigation skills. The most popular basic courses generally have from six to 13 lessons to provide a foundation of operational and safety instruction.... [Read More]
May 26, 2016
CAPE MAY, N.J. – The Coast Guard is scheduled to host its first Sunset Parade of 2016 in honor of the Coast Guard's Enlisted Memorial Foundation during Memorial Day weekend at Training Center Cape May, Sunday, at 7:50 p.m.
Sunset Parades are military displays of marching troops and the Coast Guard Recruit Precision Drill Team. More than 250 recruits will march in the parade and strike the National Ensign from the Parade Field at sunset.... [Read More]
May 26, 2016
CLEVELAND — Coast Guard Air Stations Traverse City, Michigan, and Detroit, located at Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Mt. Clemons, Michigan, are scheduled to open their seasonal air facilities in Waukegan, Illinois, and Muskegon, Michigan, Friday, May 27, in order to provide increased search and rescue capabilities and faster response times throughout the Lake Michigan area during the summer months.
Both Coast Guard air facilities operate between Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.... [Read More]
May 25, 2016
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TAMPA, Fla. — Members of Coast Guard Station St. Petersburg participated in the International Special Forces Week 2016 capabilities demonstration, Wednesday, in downtown Tampa.
This marks the first time Coast Guardsmen have played an active role in the demonstration of this bi-annual event. ... [Read More]
May 25, 2016
CLEVELAND — As National Safe Boating Week continues, the Coast Guard 9th District is reminding boaters Wednesday to get a free vessel safety check from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary before going out onto the Great Lakes this Memorial Day weekend.
The Coast Guard Auxiliary is an all-volunteer force that augments the U.S. Coast Guard by promoting recreational boating safety through vessel safety checks and boating education courses.... [Read More]
May 25, 2016
NEW ORLEANS — The Coast Guard advises boaters to get a free Vessel Safety Check before embarking on a trip during National Safe Boating Week and boating season.
A courtesy VSC is performed at the location of your boat, whether in a slip, at the launch ramp or in your driveway – by a certified Coast Guard Auxiliary or Power Squadron Vessel Examiner, at a mutually-convenient time. The exam usually takes 15 to 30 minutes, depending upon the size of the boat. ... [Read More]