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U.S. Coast Guard formally establishes Base Guam

Source: United States Coast Guard

 

11/07/2023 10:39 PM EST

SANTA RITA, Guam — The U.S. Coast Guard is proud to announce the establishment of U.S. Coast Guard Base Guam on Nov. 8, 2023, in a ceremony presided over by Rear Adm. Carola List, commander of Operational Logistics Command.  Led by Cmdr. Dana Hiatt, Base Guam, will be pivotal toward enhancing the U.S. Coast Guard’s mission support logistics in the region. This strategic move aligns with the Service’s commitment to increase mission support throughout Oceania. Given Guam’s vital importance to national security, this initiative takes center stage. 

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Tug crew frees American Courage, freighter that ran aground in St. Clair River

Source: United States Coast Guard

News Release  

Ninth Coast Guard District Great Lakes
Contact: Ninth District Public Affairs
Office: (216) 902-6020
After Hours: (216) 310-2608

 

11/07/2023 10:42 PM EST

DETROIT — The American Courage, a 617-foot lake freighter that ran aground in the St. Clair River this morning at 7:21 a.m. local, was successfully refloated around 7 p.m. with the help of towing vessels from Great Lakes Towing.

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Coast Guard investigates as WAPA oil pollution response crews contain oil spill in Lindbergh Bay, St. Thomas

Source: United States Coast Guard

 

11/07/2023 09:05 AM EST

Coast Guard pollution response personnel overseeing clean-up efforts at the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (WAPA) Randolph Harley Power Plant in St. Thomas discovered oil in the water on the eastern shoreside of Lindbergh Bay, Friday.  The Coast Guard is investigating the source of this spill to determine if it is tied to the number 11 tank diesel discharge that occurred at the WAPA facility Oct. 25, 2023. Coast Guard Marine Safety Detachment St. Thomas and Atlantic Strike Team personnel await forensic oil sample analysis from the Marine Safety Lab to identify the type of oil discharged into the water. This information may help identify a possible source and responsible party. 

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Public webcams installed on Little Brewster Island

Source: United States Coast Guard

News Release  

U.S. Coast Guard 1st District Northeast
Contact: 1st District Public Affairs
D1PublicAffairs@uscg.mil
1st District online newsroom

 

11/07/2023 09:24 AM EST

Boston – Four new webcams have been installed on Little Brewster Island, offering free panoramic real-time views from Boston Lighthouse of the island and surrounding areas. The cameras enhance maritime safety by providing a picture of real-time sea conditions and visibility at the outer reaches of the harbor, allowing mariners to make informed decisions about their trip prior to leaving the dock.

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Coast Guard returns Fresnel lens to Montauk Point Lighthouse

Source: United States Coast Guard

U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 11/07/2023 11:15 AM EST

 

 

11/07/2023 10:57 AM EST

NEW YORK – The Coast Guard re-lit a clam shell Fresnel lens Monday at Montauk Point Lighthouse, New York, as part of a data collection pilot program with the support and partnership of the Montauk Historical Society. Click to read more.

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VIDEO AVAILABLE: Coast Guard medevacs 1 after boat hits jetty near Galveston, Texas

Source: United States Coast Guard

 News Release  

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

11/05/2023 03:09 PM EST

HOUSTON — The Coast Guard medevaced one boater whose vessel hit a jetty near Galveston, Texas, Sunday

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Media invited as Coast Guard establishes its first Junior ROTC unit in Alabama at Saraland High School in Saraland, AL

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

 

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VIDEO AVAILABLE: Coast Guard rescues 2 aboard disabled, aground vessel near Galveston, Texas

Source: United States Coast Guard

 News Release  

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

10/29/2023 07:06 PM EDT

HOUSTON — The Coast Guard rescued two boaters aboard a disabled, aground vessel near Galveston, Texas, Saturday.

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Media invited as Coast Guard establishes its first Junior ROTC unit in Mississippi at Clinton High School in Clinton, MS

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 hosts Pacific Quadrilateral Coordinating Group on Oahu

Source: United States Coast Guard

 

11/03/2023 10:25 PM EDT

HONOLULU — The U.S. Coast Guard recently hosted the Pacific Quadrilateral Defense Coordinating Group from Oct. 9 to 11, 2023, focusing on enhancing maritime security in the Pacific.

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