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MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Coast Guard, partners to discuss rescue of 17-year-old kayaker

Source: United States Coast Guard

 

10/17/2024 06:15 PM EDT

WHO: Coast Guard Sector Honolulu, Honolulu Fire Department, Honolulu Ocean Safety Department WHAT: Holding joint press briefing about rescue of missing 17-year-old kayaker off Waikiki WHEN: 1 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024 WHERE: Hale Kinai Ahi Auditorium, Honolulu Fire Department Headquarters, 636 South St., Honolulu, HI 96813

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MEDIA AVAILABILIY: Coast Guard, partners to discuss rescue of 17-year-old kayaker

Source: United States Coast Guard

 

10/17/2024 06:15 PM EDT

WHO: Coast Guard Sector Honolulu, Honolulu Fire Department, Honolulu Ocean Safety Department WHAT: Holding joint press briefing about rescue of missing 17-year-old kayaker off Waikiki WHEN: 1 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024 WHERE: Hale Kinai Ahi Auditorium, Honolulu Fire Department Headquarters, 636 South St., Honolulu, HI 96813

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Coast Guard, locals search for 66-year-old man near Lake Chien, La.

Source: United States Coast Guard

News Release  

U.S. Coast Guard 8th District Heartland
Contact: 8th District Public Affairs
Office: 504-671-2020
After Hours: 618-225-9008
Eighth District online newsroom

 

Port conditions change based on weather forecasts, and current port conditions can be viewed on the following Coast Guard homeport webpages:

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Coast Guard cautions for hazardous marine conditions in U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico due to Invest 94L

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10/17/2024 12:12 PM EDT

The Coast Guard cautions recreational boaters, fishermen, beachgoers and water sports enthusiasts in U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico of potential high-surf and dangerous rip currents associated with tropical wave, Invest 94L, starting Thursday and through the weekend. “We caution people to be mindful and not take this weather disturbance for granted,” said Lt. Cmdr. Nathan Borders, Coast Guard Sector San Juan Command Center chief.  “Before going out on the water, check for the latest weather updates and advisories and heed warning signs at beaches.  Also, we advise people to stay clear of coastal rock formations this weekend as we anticipate dangerous rip currents in the eastern and northern coasts of U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico as AL94 passes through our area.” For Thursday the National Weather Service is advising to expect deteriorating marine conditions due to tropical wave, Invest 94L. Small craft should exercise caution across the northeastern offshore Atlantic waters, late tonight. Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone particularly northern and eastern Puerto Rico, eastern Vieques, and Culebra. will increase the potential for showers and thunderstorms.

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Vessel beset by weather departs Dutch Harbor, Alaska 

Source: United States Coast Guard

U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 10/16/2024 02:45 PM EDT

 

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U.S. Coast Guard 17th District Alaska
Contact: 17th District Public Affairs
Office: (907) 463-2065
After Hours: (907) 463-2065
17th District online newsroom

 

10/16/2024 02:21 PM EDT

JUNEAU, Alaska — Cargo vessel Pan Viva departed Dutch Harbor, Alaska, Monday night, enroute its

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WWII Veteran Story: Coast Guard SPAR Dollie Bossler

Source: United States Coast Guard

10/15/2024 10:37 AM EDT

When reflecting upon World War II history, the names of soldiers who fought on the frontlines are immortalized in monuments and memorials across our nation. Yet, there were contributions made by countless others, who served with equal dedication and courage in supporting roles that are often overlooked. 

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Video Available: Coast Guard medevacs 36-year-old from jetties in Galveston, Texas

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U.S. Coast Guard 8th District Public Affairs Detachment Texas
Contact: 8th District Public Affairs Detachment Texas
Office: 281-464-4810
After Hours: 832-293-1293
PA Detachment Texas online newsroom

 

10/15/2024 09:29 AM EDT

HOUSTON — The Coast Guard medevaced a 36-year-old female from the Galveston Jetty in Galveston, Texas, Monday.

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Coast Guard Air Station Ventura conducts first rescue, medevacs man offshore Los Angeles

Source: United States Coast Guard

U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 10/14/2024 03:30 PM EDT

 

 

10/14/2024 03:15 PM EDT

The Coast Guard medevaced a 63-year-old man experiencing severe abdominal pain from the cruise ship Grand Princess off Los Angeles, Sunday afternoon.

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U.S. Coast Guard participates in marine pollution workshop in Solomon Islands

Source: United States Coast Guard

 

10/11/2024 03:10 PM EDT

HONOLULU – U.S. Coast Guard personnel from the Marine Environmental Response Regional Activity Center (MER-RAC) and District 14 Response Advisory Team participated in a marine pollution incident workshop in Honiara, Solomon Islands, Oct. 8-11. 

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Coast Guard coordinates interservice medevac 1000 miles west of Humboldt Bay, Calif.

Source: United States Coast Guard

 

10/10/2024 09:56 PM EDT

The Coast Guard coordinated efforts with the U.S. Air National Guard’s 129th Rescue Wing and the U.S. Air Force’s 563rd Rescue Group to medevac a mariner approximately 1000 miles west of Humboldt Bay, California, Wednesday.