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March 21, 2024

28 people rescued near Cockenoe Island, Connecticut

NEW YORK – Twenty-eight people were rescued from the water after four boats capsized Wednesday evening near Cockenoe Island, Connecticut. Click here to read more...

March 21, 2024

Coast Guard updates clean-up efforts for tank 11 diesel spill at the Randolph Harley Power Plant in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands

Coast Guard oversight efforts continue, Thursday, for ongoing Virgin Islands and Water and Power Authority (VIWAPA) clean-up operations at the Randolph Harley Power Plant in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, following the tank 11 diesel discharge that occurred at the facility, Oct. 25, 2023. Since the day of the incident, the original estimates of 33,600 gallons of No. 2 diesel discharged outside tank 11’s secondary containment have been updated and calculated to be over 50,000 gallons.  

March 21, 2024

Coast Guard seeks public comment regarding proposed temporary safety zones for wind farm project near Point Judith, Rhode Island

BOSTON — The Coast Guard initiated a public comment period Thursday for proposed temporary safety zones during construction of facilities within the Revolution Wind Farm project area approximately 17 miles southeast of Point Judith, Rhode Island. Click the link above to view the full news release.

March 21, 2024

Coast Guard Commandant delivers annual State of the Coast Guard Address 

WASHINGTON — Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, Admiral Linda L. Fagan, delivered the annual State of the Coast Guard Address at the Cannon House Office Building in Washington, DC Wednesday. 

March 20, 2024

Coast Guard swears-in NASA astronaut as Reserve commissioned officer

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Coast Guard swore-in NASA Astronaut Andre Douglas as a commander in the Coast Guard Reserves during a commissioning ceremony in Washington, D.C., Tuesday.

March 20, 2024

VIDEO/AUDIO RELEASE: Coast Guard continues to investigate hoax distress calls near Baltimore, seeks community support to identify caller’s voice

The Coast Guard Investigative Service (CGIS) continues to investigate hoax calls Wednesday and is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individual responsible for making multiple false distress calls that are originating from the Baltimore area.

March 19, 2024

U.S. Coast Guard honors Harvey Shore for strengthening international maritime partnerships

HONOLULU - The U.S. Coast Guard proudly recognizes Mr. Harvey Shore for his exceptional contributions to fostering international cooperation and strengthening ties between the USCG Auxiliary and the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard Association.

March 19, 2024

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf departs Port Blair, India, conducts exercise with Indian Coast Guard

PORT BLAIR, India – U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf (WMSL 750) departed Port Blair, India, Saturday morning, and conducted two-day exercise ‘Sea Defender 2024,’ with the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). Bertholf’s stop in Port Blair marks the first time a U.S. Coast Guard cutter has called upon the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. During the port call, the crew of the Bertholf participated in multiple professional engagements and training opportunities. Bertholf crew and Indian Coast Guard members participated in operation ‘Sea Defender 2024,’ a two-day at-sea exercise designed to build upon best practices and strengthen maritime partnerships.

March 18, 2024

Coast Guard, partners scheduled to conduct search and rescue exercise off Maui

HONOLULU — The Coast Guard, Maui Fire Department, Ocean Safety Bureau, and the Department of Land and Natural Resources are scheduled to conduct a search and rescue exercise on March 20th, 2024, off the coast of Maui.

March 18, 2024

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf visits Malaysia, strengthens partnerships with Southeast Asia regional allies

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf (WMSL 750) departed Port Klang, Malaysia, March 4, following several engagements with the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) and multiple Malaysian dignitaries. The Bertholf was the first U.S. Coast Guard cutter to pull into Port Klang. The crew arrived on March 1 after completing a joint transit through the Malacca Strait alongside the Republic of Singapore Navy vessel, MSRV Guardian.

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