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Feb. 24, 2023

Coast Guard, clean-up crews remove pollution threat from partially sunken vessel in San Juan Harbor, Puerto Rico

Coast Guard Incident Management pollution responders from Sector San Juan and the hired oil spill removal organization, Clean Harbors LLC, completed the removal of diesel and oily products from the 42-foot recreational vessel Ajo del País by Pier 11 in San Juan Harbor, Puerto Rico, Thursday. ​Clean-up crews refloated the partially sunken vessel to remove approximately 800 gallons of oily water waste comprised mostly of diesel and engine oil that were pumped-out from the vessel.

Feb. 23, 2023

Coast Guard seeks public comment about Portage Bay Bridge, Seattle, regarding maritime navigation

The Coast Guard is seeking public comment regarding the proposed project for replacing the Portage Bay Bridge (Bridge No. 520/3). Commentary should be specific to requirements for maritime navigation. Public Notice 2-23 provides expanded information pertaining to Washington State Department of Transportation's proposed bridge replacement project. Public comment will be accepted before or on March 24, 2023.

Feb. 23, 2023

USCGC Dependable returns home after a 50-day patrol in the Florida Straits and Windward Pass

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The crew of the USCGC Dependable (WMEC 626) returned to their homeport in Virginia Beach Thursday following a 50-day maritime safety and security patrol in the Florida Straits and Windward Pass.

Feb. 23, 2023

Coast Guard repatriates 29 people to Cuba

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Feb. 23, 2023

Coast Guard warns of forecasted winter storm weather in Northern California

The Coast Guard urges recreational mariners to limit waterside activity due to winter storm forecasts calling for hazardous seas and strong winds Thursday and Friday.

Feb. 23, 2023

VIDEO AVAILABLE: Coast Guard rescues overdue boater near Bay Denesse, Louisiana

VIDEO AVAILABLE: The Coast Guard rescued an overdue boater Wednesday from their aground vessel near Bay Denesse, Louisiana. 

Feb. 22, 2023

PHOTOS AVAILABLE: Coast Guard rescues 3 overdue boaters near Breton Sound, Louisiana

PHOTOS AVAILABLE: NEW ORLEANS — The Coast Guard rescued three overdue boaters on Wednesday from their disabled fishing vessel near Breton Sound, Louisiana. 

Feb. 22, 2023

MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard to host Community Day in Metairie, Louisiana

MEDIA ADVISORY: The Coast Guard is scheduled to host a free, open-to-the-public Community Day in Metairie on Friday.

Feb. 22, 2023

Coast Guard rescues 2 U.S. citizens from sinking vessel in the Mona Passage

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The crew of a Coast Guard Air Station Borinquen MH-60T Jayhawk helicopter

Feb. 21, 2023

Coast Guard, partners responding to vessel aground off Maui

HONOLULU — The Coast Guard is responding to a 94-foot motor yacht that grounded off the north side of Honolua Bay, Maui, Monday.

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