U.S. Coast Guard, Mexican Navy collaborate to disrupt suspected maritime smuggling venture off the coast of San Diego

Source: United States Coast Guard

 

07/15/2025 12:55 PM EDT

SAN DIEGO — The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Robert Ward (WPC 1130) and the Mexican Navy vessel ARM Revolución successfully collaborated to deter a suspected maritime smuggling attempt approximately 11 miles southwest of Point Loma, Sunday. At approximately 4 p.m., the crew of Robert Ward detected a vessel transiting north from Mexican waters into U.S. territorial waters. As the cutter prepared to deploy its small boat to conduct a boarding, the suspected smuggling vessel suddenly reversed course and fled south at a high rate of speed.

CORRECTION: Coast Guard assists 11 people aboard flooding catamaran off Dana Point, Calif.

Source: United States Coast Guard

 

 

07/14/2025 10:22 AM EDT

Corrections:  Coast Guard assisted 11 people aboard the charter catamaran. The previous published release stated the people were saved.  The Coast Guard cutter’s small boat crew assisted in using dewatering pumps to remove water from the vessel.   The 11 passengers were transferred to another charter vessel operated by the same company and no injuries were reported  DANA POINT, Calif. — U.S. Coast Guard and partner agencies assist 11 people aboard a charter catamaran taking on water approximately 7 miles south of Dana Point Harbor, Saturday evening. Coast Guard Sector Los Angeles-Long Beach watchstanders received a distress call at approximately 6:20 p.m. from the operator of the 50-foot catamaran Manute’a, reporting flooding while still making way toward Dana Point Harbor.  The Dana Point Harbor Patrol and Orange County Sheriff’s Department were monitoring Channel 16 and immediately responded to assist. Coast Guard Sector Los Angeles-Long Beach assumed command of the search and rescue mission, issued an urgent marine information broadcast, and launched a response boat from Coast Guard Station Los Angeles-Long Beach while diverting the Coast Guard Cutter David Duren. The cutter’s small boat crew, along with partner agency vessels, arrived on scene, and assisted with using dewatering pumps to remove water from the vessel.  The 11 passengers were transferred to another charter vessel, operated by the same company. The charter catamaran operator was able to safely transit back to port under the vessel’s own power with no other assistance needed.

CORRECTION: Coast Guard assists 11 people aboard flooding catamaran off Dana Point

Source: United States Coast Guard

 

 

07/13/2025 01:52 PM EDT

DANA POINT, Calif. — U.S. Coast Guard and partner agencies assists 11 people aboard a charter catamaran taking on water approximately 7 miles south of Dana Point Harbor, Saturday evening. Coast Guard Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach watchstanders received a distress call at approximately 6:20 p.m. from the operator of the 50-foot catamaran Manute’a, reporting flooding while still making way toward Dana Point Harbor. The Dana Point Harbor Patrol and Orange County Sheriff’s Department were monitoring Channel 16 and immediately responded to assist.

Coast Guard Deployable Specialized Forces unit holds change-of-command ceremony in San Diego

Source: United States Coast Guard

 

 

07/14/2025 06:52 PM EDT

SAN DIEGO — Coast Guard Maritime Security Response Team West hosted a change-of-command ceremony in San Diego, July 9, 2025. Coast Guard Capt. James J. Camp relieved Capt. Robert J. Berry as the commanding officer during the ceremony. 

Coast Guard interdicts 3 aliens off the coast of Imperial Beach, Calif.

Source: United States Coast Guard

 

 

07/14/2025 04:04 PM EDT

SAN DIEGO — A San Fransico based Coast Guard Maritime Safety and Security Team interdicts three aliens aboard a 20-foot vessel approximately six miles west of Imperial Beach, Saturday. At approximately 4 p.m., the MSST SF law enforcement team observed a vessel crossing the maritime boundary line with no indication of navigational lighting.

Media Advisory: Coast Guard, state, local first responders to conduct boat drills on Ohio River in Kentucky & Indiana

Source: United States Coast Guard

News Release  

U.S. Coast Guard Heartland District
Contact: Heartland District Public Affairs
Office: 504-671-2020
After Hours: 618-225-9008
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Coast Guard saves 11 people aboard flooding catamaran off Dana Point

Source: United States Coast Guard

 

 

07/13/2025 01:52 PM EDT

DANA POINT, Calif. — U.S. Coast Guard and partner agencies save 11 people aboard a charter catamaran taking on water approximately 7 miles south of Dana Point Harbor, Saturday evening. Coast Guard Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach watchstanders received a distress call at approximately 6:20 p.m. from the operator of the 50-foot catamaran Manute’a, reporting flooding while still making way toward Dana Point Harbor. The Dana Point Harbor Patrol and Orange County Sheriff’s Department were monitoring Channel 16 and immediately responded to assist.

Coast Guard Arctic District holds Change of Command ceremony in Juneau, Alaska

Source: United States Coast Guard

 

News Release

 

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

 

07/11/2025 08:33 PM EDT

JUNEAU, Alaska – The Coast Guard Arctic District staff held a change of command ceremony Friday in Juneau. Rear Adm. Bob Little relieved Rear Adm. Megan Dean as the commander of the Coast Guard Arctic District.

Coast Guard finalizes permanent relief of National Motor Lifeboat School Commanding Officer

Source: United States Coast Guard

News Release  

U.S. Coast Guard Northwest District PA Detachment Astoria
Contact: Coast Guard PA Detachment Astoria
Office: (503) 861-6380
After Hours: (206) 220-7237
PA Detachment Astoria online newsroom

 

07/11/2025 06:18 PM EDT

The U.S. Coast Guard permanently relieved Chief Warrant Officer Timothy Crochet, the Commanding Officer of the National Motor Lifeboat School, Tuesday July 8, 2025 after temporarily relieving him on May 23, 2025.  

Coast Guard Cutter Blacktip (WPB 87326) arrives at new homeport in Valdez, Alaska

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News Release

 

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

 

07/11/2025 05:58 PM EDT

VALDEZ, Alaska — Coast Guard Cutter Blacktip (WPB 87326) arrives at its new homeport in Valdez Monday, July 7, after transiting over 2,400 nautical miles.