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Posts on ‘December 24th, 2008’

Partnership on Kenai River guide education

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Coast Guard Marine Safety Detachment Kenai personnel partnered with the State of Alaska and the Kenai River Professional Guides Association ahead of season to provide instruction on regulatory requirements at the Kenai River Guides Academy on December 17.

Coast Guard completes Annual Southeast Alaska Blanket, Coat and Toy Drive

JUNEAU, Alaska – The crews of the Coast Guard Cutter Naushon delivered donated blankets, clothes and new toys to the community of Angoon, Alaska in coordination with the Coast Guard Blanket, Coat and Toy Drive supported by the community of Juneau.

Coast Guard air crew medically evacuates injured Maui man

HONOLULU — A U.S. Coast Guard C-130 air crew conducted a medical evacuation of a 25-year-old man from Maui to Oahu Wednesday.

Coast Guard warns of hazardous seas

Mckinleyville, Calif. — The Coast Guard is warning residents of the North Coast of extremely hazardous seas that are expected through Friday. The expected surf conditions could exceed Coast Guard lifeboat limitations, leaving only rescue helicopters to respond outside of Humboldt Bay.

Coast Guard launches Operation Coal Shovel

DETROIT – U.S. Coast Guard Sector Detroit launched icebreaking efforts known as Operation Coal Shovel along the Detroit River and western Lake Erie Tuesday.