U.S. Coast Guard reopens commercial ports in wake of Typhoon Bolaven

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10/11/2023 12:16 AM EDT

SANTA RITA, Guam – In a swift response to the passage of Typhoon Bolaven, the U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP) has officially reopened the crucial commercial ports of Guam, Rota, and Saipan. This decision, effective at noon on Oct. 11, 2023, follows meticulous assessments conducted by our dedicated crews and trusted partners.

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Coast Guard responds to demasted schooner near Rockland Harbor, Maine

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U.S. Coast Guard 1st District Northeast
Contact: 1st District Public Affairs
D1PublicAffairs@uscg.mil
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10/09/2023 05:12 PM EDT

BOSTON – The Coast Guard responded Monday to a schooner that was reportedly demasted, injuring four of the 33 people aboard approximately a mile east of Rockland Harbor. Personnel aboard the Grace Bailey, a 118-foot schooner, contacted the Coast Guard Sector Northern New England command center around 10 a.m. requesting assistance after their mast reportedly broke and fell onto the deck causing head and back injuries to four people. 

MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard to hold ribbon cutting ceremony for new multipurpose building in Savannah, Georgia

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U.S. Coast Guard 7th District PA Detachment Jacksonville
Contact: Coast Guard PA Detachment Jacksonville
Office: 904-714-7606/7607
After Hours: 786-393-4138
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10/09/2023 10:27 AM EDT

MEDIA ADVISORY: The Coast Guard is scheduled to hold a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday for a new multipurpose building in Savannah.

Coast Guard, partners continue response efforts for vessel Bonnie G aground in St. Thomas

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10/06/2023 04:00 PM EDT

The Coast Guard established a safety zone around the cargo vessel Bonnie G grounding site, Friday, as the Incident Command continues coordinated efforts with partner agencies in support of the ongoing response.  The safety zone extends one quarter mile around the Bonnie G for the duration of the response. Commercial and recreational vessel traffic should remain clear of this area for their safety and the safety of response crews working the site. 

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Coast Guard medevacs 62-year-old man near Point Fourchon, La.

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U.S. Coast Guard 8th District Heartland
Contact: 8th District Public Affairs
Office: 504-671-2020
After Hours: 618-225-9008
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Coast Guard rescues 8 people after boat overturns off Horn Island, Mississippi

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U.S. Coast Guard 8th District Heartland
Contact: 8th District Public Affairs
Office: 504-671-2020
After Hours: 618-225-9008
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U.S. Coast Guard issues Port Heavy Weather Condition X-RAY for Guam, CNMI

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10/07/2023 10:45 PM EDT

SANTA RITA, Guam — The U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP) established Port Heavy Weather Condition X-RAY for the ports of Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) as of 10 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023. 

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PHOTO RELEASE: Coast Guard medevacs man from survey vessel 51 miles offshore Charleston, South Carolina

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U.S. Coast Guard 7th District PA Detachment Jacksonville
Contact: Coast Guard PA Detachment Jacksonville
Office: 904-714-7606/7607
After Hours: 786-393-4138
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10/08/2023 06:30 PM EDT

PHOTO RELEASE: The Coast Guard medevaced a man, Sunday, from a survey vessel 51 miles offshore Charleston.

U.S. Coast Guard, partners prepare for arrival of Tropical Storm Bolaven to Guam, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands

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10/08/2023 11:26 PM EDT

SANTA RITA, Guam — The U.S. Coast Guard, federal, territorial, and port partners continue Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, to prepare for Tropical Storm Bolaven, expected to arrive Tuesday. “As we brace for Tropical Storm Bolaven’s arrival, the unity and preparedness of our team, alongside our dedicated partners, reflect our unwavering commitment to the safety of Guam and the CNMI communities,” said Capt. Nick Simmons, commander, U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam. “Just as we did during Typhoon Mawar, we’re on top of storm preparations, securing our assets and working tirelessly to safeguard our ports. Our mission is to ensure the well-being of all residents, and we stand ready to conduct post-storm assessments and support port recovery efforts. Stay informed through official channels and remember that safety remains our top priority.” Tropical Storm Bolaven strengthened after passing through the Federated States of Micronesia and is forecast to intensify through Tuesday afternoon, possibly becoming a typhoon. As with Typhoon Mawar, which struck as a Category 4 storm in May, U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam is on top of unit storm preparations. The three 154-foot Island Class Fast Response Cutters and their crews sortied Sunday and are safely out to sea on storm avoidance.

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Coast Guard rescues lost kayaker near Brunswick, Georgia

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U.S. Coast Guard 7th District PA Detachment Jacksonville
Contact: Coast Guard PA Detachment Jacksonville
Office: 904-714-7606/7607
After Hours: 786-393-4138
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10/06/2023 01:49 PM EDT

The Coast Guard rescued a lost kayaker, Thursday, on the Altamaha River near Brunswick, Georgia.