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July 23, 2024

MSC Michigan VII released from detention in the Port of Charleston, investigation continues

CHARLESTON, S.C. – The MSC Michigan VII was released, Monday, from the International Maritime Organization (IMO) detention order that was imposed on June 8th in Charleston.

July 22, 2024

VIDEO RELEASE: Coast Guard, partner agency assist 5, dog after boat runs aground near Fripp Island

CHARLESTON, S.C. — The Coast Guard and Beaufort County Marine Rescue assisted five people and a dog Sunday after their boat ran aground near Fripp Island.

Stock photo of Coast Guard Cutter Vigilant (WMEC 617)

July 22, 2024

Coast Guard Cutter Vigilant returns home after 55-day patrol in the Windward Passage

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Vigilant (WMEC 617) returned home to Cape Canaveral, July 11, following a 55-day maritime safety and security patrol in the Windward Passage. Vigilant deployed in support of Homeland Security Task Force Southeast (HSTF-SE) and Operation Vigilant Sentry (OVS). During the deployment, Vigilant’s crew operated in the Seventh Coast Guard District area of operations and worked alongside other Coast Guard assets, international partners, the Department of Defense, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and Puerto Rico Police’s Joint Force of Rapid Action units to conduct counterdrug and migrant interdiction operations.

July 22, 2024

Responders rescue 15 boaters reported near Aguijan Island, CNMI

SANTA RITA, Guam — Fifteen boaters are safe thanks to the combined efforts of the U.S. Navy, good Samaritans from Cabras Marine Corporation, the Saipan Department of Public Safety (DPS) Boating Safety, and the U.S. Coast Guard, following a report they were disabled 15 nautical miles west of Aguijan Island, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, on July 21, 2024. Two of the 15 boaters were hoisted by U.S. Navy Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25 (HSC-25) arriving to Guam on July 21, and the other 13 were rescued by the crew of the U.S.-flagged offshore supply vessel Triton operated by Cabras Marine Corporation arriving to Saipan in the early morning hours of July 22. “We thank all partners involved in this critical search effort, including Saipan DPS, DPS Tinian, and the crews of U.S. Navy’s HSC-25, MSC’s Jack Lummus, and Cabras’s Triton. Their collective efforts are invaluable in our mission to locate and rescue missing boaters. The hoist capable helicopter crew and local good Samaritans aboard the other vessels were vital to affecting a timely response and saving lives in this case,” said Lt. Chelsea Garcia, search and rescue mission coordinator.

A rescue and assistance team from the USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) approaches the 150-foot 497-ton motor yacht Black Pearl 1, located approximately 200 nautical miles west of the Republic of Palau, on July 21, 2024, after responding to a distress call. The 11-person yacht crew, who reported a locked rudder and flooding in the bilge, was assisted by Oliver Henry's crew with dewatering and damage control. They were then towed toward Palau by the Oliver Henry in 25 mph winds and 4 to 6-foot seas. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Ryder Nolan)

July 22, 2024

U.S. Coast Guard rescues motor yacht crew 200 nautical miles west of Republic of Palau

SANTA RITA, Guam — The USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) crew is currently towing the motor yacht Black Pearl 1, located approximately 200 nautical miles west of the Republic of Palau on July 21, 2024, after responding to a distress call. "Our primary concern is the safety of everyone aboard the Black Pearl 1. The swift response and ongoing efforts by the crew of USCGC Oliver Henry exemplify our commitment to safeguarding lives at sea. We will continue to provide all necessary support to ensure the vessel and its crew reach safety," said Lt. Chelsea Garcia, the U.S. Coast Guard search and rescue mission coordinator for the case.

July 21, 2024

Coast Guard, partner agencies, end search for missing boater near Baytown, Texas

HOUSTON - The Coast Guard and partner agencies have ended the search for a missing boater near the Lynchburg Ferry Landing, Texas, Saturday.

July 21, 2024

U.S. Coast Guard rescues motor yacht crew 200 nautical miles west of Republic of Palau

Lt. Giacomo Terrizzi III assumed command of the newly established Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Lake Worth as the unit’s first commanding officer during an assumption of command ceremony held at Port of Palm Beach, Florida, July 19, 2024. Capt. Chris Cederholm, Coast Guard Sector Miami commander, presided over the ceremony. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd class Eric Rodriguez)

July 20, 2024

Coast Guard holds commissioning ceremony for Marine Safety Unit Lake Worth

Miami 𑁋 Lt. Giacomo Terrizzi III assumed command of the newly established Coast Guard Marine Safety

Rear Adm. Joseph Buzzella replaced Rear Adm. Andrew Sugimoto as commander of the Eleventh Coast Guard District during a change-of-command ceremony presided over by Vice Adm. Andrew Tiongson on Coast Guard Island in Alameda

July 19, 2024

Coast Guard District 11 holds change-of-command

ALAMEDA, Calif. — Coast Guard District 11 personnel hosted a change-of-command ceremony, Friday on Coast Guard Island.

Capt. Stanley Fields relieved Capt. Darwin Jensen as commander of Coast Guard Sector Southeast Alaska in a ceremony presided over by Rear Adm. Megan Dean, commander of Coast Guard District Seventeen, in Juneau, Alaska, July 19, 2024.

July 19, 2024

Coast Guard Sector Southeast Alaska holds Change of Command ceremony

Coast Guard Sector Southeast Alaska personnel conducted a change-of-command ceremony in Juneau at Coast Guard Station Juneau's pier, Friday. Capt. Stanley Fields relieved Capt. Darwin Jensen as commander of Sector Southeast Alaska in a ceremony presided over by Rear Adm. Megan Dean, commander of Coast Guard District Seventeen.