SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – The Coast Guard Sector San Juan Captain of the Port, Capt. Eduardo Pino, increased port conditions for the following ports in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico Tuesday due to the expectation that gale force winds generated by Tropical Storm Erika will arrive within 48 hours.
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Coast Guard urges mariners in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico to prepare for Tropical Storm Erika
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – With the approach of Tropical Storm Erika to the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, the maritime community and boating public are strongly urged to monitor its progress and take early action to protect themselves and their vessels.
Four Rescued, One deceased in Coronado Islands, Mexico Boat Capsizing
SAN DIEGO — The body of a missing fisherman was found at 11:34 a.m., near the Coronado Islands, Mexico, after a four-hour joint agency search.
Arctic Crossroads 2009 Multi-agency Deployment Concludes, Cutter and Aircraft Patrols Continue
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The multi-agency phase of operation Arctic Crossroads concluded Sunday following 20 days of testing assets, area familiarization and community outreach.
Utilizing expertise from all over the United States, members of the Coast Guard, U.S. Air Force, Army National Guard, Air National Guard and U.S. Public Health Services deployed for this operation.
Coast Guard to conduct investigation into parasailing accident
PORTSMOUTH, Va. – Rear Adm. Wayne Justice, Coast Guard 5th District commander, ordered a district formal investigation Monday to determine the cause of the parasailing accident in Ocean Isle, N.C. Friday resulting in the death of two females.
Missing 12-year-old found deceased off North Carolina coast
COROLLA, N.C. – The Coast Guard was notified by Currituck Emergency Management coordinators that the missing 12-year-old child was found deceased this morning in Duck, N.C., three-quarter mile from the original search location.
Coast Guard searching for missing person off Mexican coast
SAN DIEGO — Coast Guard crews are searching for a missing person who was aboard a boat when it capsized at approximately 4 a.m., near the Coronado Islands, Mexico.