HONOLULU — Coast Guard rescue aircrews hoisted an ill man from a motor vessel approximately 100 miles northeast of Hilo Tuesday.
A Coast Guard flight mechanic from Air Station Barbers Point hoisted the 42-year-old man from the Panamanian-flagged motor vessel Maja Vestida. The ill man, suffering from severe stomach pain, vomiting, and breathing problems, was transferred [...]
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Coast Guard Airlifts Sick Crewman 100 Miles Off Hawaii – video
Admiral Allen scheduled to give keynote address on maritime strategy
HOUSTON – Senior Officers from the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Coast Guard will present the new maritime strategy known as “A Cooperative Strategy for 21st Century Seapower” to more than 150 community leaders from Houston at the Houston Branch Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas Jan 24, at 9:00 a.m. CST. They will [...]
Coast Guard responding to Westport diesel spill
SEATTLE – The Coast Guard is responding to a diesel sheen at the Westport Marina in Westport, Wash., today.
An unknown amount of diesel fuel has entered the water and created a sheen throughout the marina.
Coast Guard Station Grays Harbor first observed and reported the sheen, and has placed absorbent pads around a storm drain and [...]
DOG heading to Astoria after threatening message
The Daily Astorian reports that:
The Port of Astoria remained on heightened alert this morning, although authorities have decided the threat that triggered the alarm poses little danger.
And in response, the U.S. Coast Guard is ramping up vessel security operations this week.
Interim Astoria Police Chief Alan Oja said representatives of law enforcement, the Port and the [...]
Coast Guard Station Quilayute River rescues 3 after tugboat sinks
SEATTLE – Three men were rescued after the 45-foot tugboat Joe Foss sank near Tillamook, Ore., today.
Coast Guard Station Tillamook Bay received a call from the crew of the tug at 6:15 a.m. that the vessel was taking on water and sinking eight miles north of Tillamook Bay. At 6:50 a.m., the crew of [...]
Bellingham Coast Guard Auxiliary offers boating skills course
SEATTLE – The Coast Guard Auxiliary will teach a Boating Skills and Seamanship Course at the Salvation Army Center at 2912 Northwest Avenue in Bellingham, Wash., Feb. 4 through Mar. 17.
The 13-night course will be held twice weekly, Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
This comprehensive course offers recreational boaters instruction and information [...]
Coast Guard Atlantic Area Names New Reserve Command Master Chief
PORTSMOUTH, Va. – Coast Guard Master Chief Petty Officer William Dikun relieved Coast Guard Atlantic Area Reserve Command Master Chief Petty Officer Dennis Kirk today during a Change of Watch ceremony here.
“I have a great deal of respect for the reserve force,” said Vice Adm. D. Brian Peterman, Commander, Atlantic Area. “We need strong leadership [...]