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Press Release | Aug. 7, 2024

MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Coast Guard to commission Marine Safety Unit Coram

WHO: Capt. Elisa Garrity, Coast Guard Sector Long Island commander, Lt. Pablo Ortiz, Marine Safety Unit Coram’s commanding officer, and MSU Coram crew.
WHAT: The Coast Guard is transitioning Marine Safety Detachment Coram to become a Marine Safety Unit.
WHEN: Friday at 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Marine Safety Unit Coram at 2045 Route 112, Coram, NY 11727


Editor’s Note: Media representatives are invited to attend. Please contact Public Affairs Detachment New York for more information and to RSVP at (917) 829-1027 no later than Thursday, August 9 at 8:00 a.m. Media should be prepared to show media credentials and a government-issued photo ID to gain access to the base. Base access will be allowed starting at 9:30 a.m.

CORAM, NY — The Coast Guard is scheduled to commission Marine Safety Unit (MSU) Coram Friday at 10:00 a.m. in Coram.

This event marks a significant transition from Marine Safety Detachments (MSDs) to MSUs, aimed at enhancing command and control capabilities for better maritime safety operations. Coram is one of 18 MSDs selected nationwide to be converted to an MSU.

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