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Empty CO2 bottles are safely stowed on the deck of M/V Genius Star XI awaiting offload, Jan. 3, 2024. The Unified Command, consisting of the Coast Guard Captain of the Port, Gallagher Marine Systems, and the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, continues to work closely to coordinate response efforts on this incident. Courtesy photo.

Jan. 4, 2024

Photo Release: Work continues with M/V Genius Star XI response

JUNEAU, Alaska — M/V Genius Star XI remains stable, anchored in Broad Bay, near Dutch Harbor,

Jan. 4, 2024

Coast Guard to hold public hearing for Newark ship fire

NEW YORK — The Coast Guard, in conjunction with the National Transportation Safety Board, is scheduled to conduct a formal public hearing Jan. 10 - 18 to consider evidence related to the fire that occurred aboard the Italian-flagged cargo vessel Grande Costa D’Avorio while docked at the Port of Newark, New Jersey. Click the link above to view full news release.

U.S. Coast Guard Marine Science Technician 2nd Class Benjamin Smits, from North Webster, Indiana, middle right, and Marine Science Technician 3rd Class Alexander Brenton, from Roanoke, Virginia, middle left, demonstrate how to wear a Type 1 personal flotation device for local Palauan residents during a boat safety class in Airai, Palau, as part of Pacific Partnership 2024-1, Dec. 28, 2023. Pacific Partnership, now in its 19th iteration, is the largest multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific and works to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase security stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Woitzel)

Jan. 4, 2024

U.S. Coast Guard team advances maritime safety in Palau with workshops and equipment donation

KOROR, Palau — In a critical effort to enhance maritime safety, a team from U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam (FM/SG) led a series of Safe Boating Workshops in the Republic of Palau from Dec. 26-30, 2023. The initiative, part of a broader commitment to regional safety and cooperation, involved hands-on training and donating vital safety equipment to local boaters. The workshops coincided with the USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) visit to Palau, marking a significant contribution to the Pacific Partnership efforts.

Coast Guard Cutter Alex Haley (WMEC 39) towed disabled fishing vessel Aleutian No. 1 more than 160 miles to safe harbor in Adak, Alaska, Jan. 1, 2024, after it experienced a loss of propulsion 575 miles southwest of Dutch Harbor, Alaska, and was unable to effect repairs.

Jan. 3, 2024

Multimedia Release: Coast Guard tows disabled fishing vessel to Adak, Alaska

The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Alex Haley (WMEC 39) towed a disabled fishing vessel with eight people aboard to Adak, Monday.

Jan. 3, 2024

Media Availability: US Coast Guard Cutter Tampa to visit Port Tampa Bay, offer media tour

Editor's Note: Media are asked to RSVP no later than 8 a.m., Friday, with the Tampa Bay Coast Guard

Response personnel utilized the Emergency Towing System aboard M/V Genius Star XI to connect to the mooring ball in Broad Bay, near Dutch Harbor, Alaska, Jan. 1, 2024. The M/V Genius Star XI remains stable. Assessment teams report air quality remains normal and there is no indication of heat in or around the cargo holds. Courtesy photo.

Jan. 2, 2024

Photo Release: Unified Command continues response to M/V Genius Star XI

JUNEAU, Alaska — M/V Genius Star XI remains stable, anchored in Broad Bay, near Dutch Harbor,

Jan. 2, 2024

Coast Guard repatriates 56 migrants to Cuba

MIAMI — Coast Guard Cutter William Flores’ crew repatriated 56 migrants to Cuba, Tuesday, following multiple interdictions off the Florida Keys.  

Response personnel stage the Emergency Towing System aboard M/V Genius Star XI while offshore Unalaska, Alaska, Dec. 31, 2023. The M/V Genius Star XI remains stable. Assessment teams on site report air quality remains normal, and there is no indication of heat in or around the cargo holds. Courtesy photo.

Jan. 2, 2024

Unified Command continues response for M/V Genius Star XI

JUNEAU, Alaska — The M/V Genius Star XI remains stable and is currently anchored in Broad Bay, near

Dec. 31, 2023

Unified Command reports no immediate risk of fire aboard M/V Genius Star XI

JUNEAU, Alaska –The Unified Command confirmed that the M/V Genius Star XI remains safely anchored in

Petty Officer 2nd Class Steven Zea, a deployed health services technician, stands for a photo aboard the USCGC Myrtle Hazard (WPC 1139) in the Coral Sea off Papua New Guinea on Aug. 25, 2023, during a 46-day expeditionary patrol. The U.S. Coast Guard was in Papua New Guinea at the invitation of the PNG government to join their lead in maritime operations to combat illegal fishing and safeguard marine resources following the recent signing and ratification of a bilateral maritime law enforcement agreement between the United States and Papua New Guinea. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Warrant Officer Sara Muir)

Dec. 31, 2023

HS1 Steven Zea: Charting a course of compassionate care in the Blue Pacific

In the vast oceanic stretches of the U.S. Coast Guard's 14th District and the Blue Pacific, skilled medical personnel like Petty Officer 1st Class Steven Zea on Fast Response Cutters, especially during expeditionary patrols, is not just a necessity; it's a lifeline. These patrols routinely take crews well over 200 nautical miles from shore, venturing into remote and austere environments where quick and expert medical care is critical. Zea, an independent-duty health services technician (HS) serving as a medical support professional aboard U.S. Coast Guard platforms, illustrates the Service's dedication to safeguarding members' well-being.