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Coast Guard rescue crews medically evacuate woman off cruise ship Carnival Glory
BOSTON — Coast Guard rescue crews medically evacuated a 41-year-old woman off the cruise ship Carnival Glory after she was reported to be suffering stroke-like symptoms approximately 55 miles southeast of Nantucket, Mass., August 5, 2012. Watchstaders at Coast Guard Sector Boston received notification at approximately 3:35 p.m., and Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod immediately launched an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter. The woman was safely hoisted and transported to Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, R.I. … Read entire article »
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Coast Guard Cutter Biscayne Bay to receive new commanding officer
ST. IGNACE, Mich. — The Coast Guard Cutter Biscayne Bay is scheduled to hold a change-of-command ceremony at Coast Guard Moorings Saint Ignace, Mich., at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Lt. Thomas Przybyla will relieve Lt. Matthew Walter of the duties and responsibilities of commanding officer under the direction of Rear Adm. Michael Parks, commander of the 9th Coast Guard District and the presiding official. Przybyla takes command of Biscayne Bay after serving in an assignment at the … Read entire article »
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Coast Guard Sector Baltimore holds change of command ceremony
BALTIMORE — The crew of Coast Guard Sector Baltimore held a change of command ceremony at the Baltimore Cruise Terminal here, Thursday. During the ceremony, Capt. Mark O’Malley relinquished command of the sector and its crew to Capt. Kevin Kiefer. Kiefer recently served as the chief of the Office of Port and Facility Compliance at Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, D.C., where he was responsible for implementing Maritime Transportation Safety Act regulations nationwide. As the commander of the … Read entire article »
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Coast Guard announces security zones for Republican National Convention in Tampa Bay, Fla.
TAMPA BAY, Fla. — The Captain of the Port announced Monday the security zones the Coast Guard will establish in support of the Republican National Convention here. Although much of the security plan is sensitive law enforcement information and cannot be released, visible measures will include waterside security zones, increased harbor patrols and increased inspections of merchant and recreational boats. “Our multi-mission capabilities make the Coast Guard uniquely qualified as a leader in maritime homeland security,” said … Read entire article »
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Coast Guard medevacs fisherman near Coquina Key, Fla.
COQUINA KEY, Fla. — A 66-year-old man was medevaced by Coast Guard Station Cortez crewmembers from his fishing vessel 10 miles west of Longboat Key Monday. A crewmember aboard the 50-foot fishing vessel Reel Sexy contacted Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg watchstanders at 5 a.m. requesting a medevac for the man who was reported to be suffering from cardiac complications. Coast Guard watchstanders launched a 25-foot Response Boat – Small crew from Station Cortez to the scene. “In … Read entire article »
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Coast Guard medevacs ailing fisherman near Chignik, Alaska
KODIAK, Alaska — A Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew medevaced an ailing fisherman from the 46-foot fishing vessel Venture in Aniakchak Bay 35 miles northeast of Chignik Friday. Coast Guard District 17 watchstanders received a call from the crew of the Chignik-based fishing vessel at 12:30 p.m. requesting a medevac for the man who was reportedly suffering from cardiac complications. The duty Coast Guard flight surgeon was consulted and recommended the medevac. … Read entire article »
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