Posts Tagged ‘Coast Guard’

Coast Guard crew rescues 6 off coast of Cape May, N.J.

November 15th, 2008

CAPE MAY, N.J. - The Coast Guard rescued six people Saturday aboard a disabled 55-foot boat 50 miles off the coast of Cape May.

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Man Missing After Mayday Call In Oyster Bay, N.Y.

November 4th, 2008

NEW YORK - A man is missing after he placed a mayday call to the Coast Guard around 5 p.m., today.

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Coast Guard interdicts, repatriates 24 Cuban migrants

November 4th, 2008

MIAMI — The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Ocracoke repatriated 24 Cuban migrants Tuesday to Bahia de CabaƱas, Cuba, from two seperate interdictions at sea within the past 11 days.

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Coast Guard prepares for heavy weather in Mid-Atlantic region

November 4th, 2008

PORTSMOUTH, Va. - Coast Guard Fifth District personnel are preparing for gale and storm force winds that are expected to impact the Mid-Atlantic region between North Carolina and New Jersey through Thursday.

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Trimaran Rescue Video

November 4th, 2008

A Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City, N.C., MH-60J Jayhawk helicopter crew rescues four people from a disabled sailboat more than 300 miles southeast of New Jersey, Friday, Oct. 31, 2008.



Coast Guard marine inspectors, keeping America’s ports safe

November 4th, 2008

by Petty Officer 3rd Class Brandyn Hill

Suited in blue coveralls and thick gloves, armed with hard hats and flashlights, are America’s front lines in the protection of critical infrastructure and commerce throughout our ports. Examining each vessel and facility both foreign and domestic, they work to ensure the safety of the American port community. These people are Coast Guard marine inspectors

Coast Guard marine inspectors are responsible for keeping America’s ports safe and to ensure the movement of maritime commerce, which encompasses 95% of all goods entering the United States.

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24 Hours in the Coast Guard Pacific Northwest

November 3rd, 2008

What does an average day for the Coast Guard in the Pacific Northwest look like? The Public Affairs staff from the 13th Coast Guard District brings you the answer.



Coast Guard Air Station and Cutter to Host Disabled and Sick Children

November 3rd, 2008

LOS ANGELES - Tomorrow, November 4, Coast Guard Air Station Los Angeles will welcome up to 50 disabled and sick children, some terminally ill, from New Zealand for a tour of the Air Station at 8 a.m.

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