Posts Tagged ‘Sector Miami’
TWIC compliance deadline drawing near for South Florida Ports
MIAMI - The Coast Guard urges maritime workers who have not yet applied for a Transportation Worker Identification Credential to apply as soon as possible before unescorted access to U.S.-regulated waterfront terminals in South Florida including the ports and terminals of Palm Beach, Fla., Fort Pierce, Fla., Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Miami, and the Miami River is prohibited.
Coast Guard suspends search for possible missing migrants near Miami
MIAMI - Coast Guard Sector Miami suspended its search for any possible migrants still missing at sea from a vessel aground near Fisher Island, Fla., after sunset Friday.
Coast Guard Rescues 3 Migrants off Miami beach, Searching for more
MIAMI - Coast Guard crews rescued three people from the water Friday morning and are searching for an unknown number of people who may have jumped off their 30-foot vessel near Fisher Island, Fla.
Coast Guard Auxiliary rescues 2 from Biscayne Bay
MIAMI - The Coast Guard Auxiliary rescued two men from the water near their partially-submerged vessel Sunday at approximately 7:15 p.m. two miles east of Black Point Marina in Key Biscayne, Fla.
Coast Guard suspends search for missing swimmer near Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
MIAMI - Coast Guard Search and Rescue coordinators at Sector Miami have suspended their search for a missing 23-year-old swimmer near Fort Lauderdale, Fla., at 12:30 p.m. Monday.
Two Coast Guard 33-foot Special Purpose boats from Station Fort Lauderdale and Station Lake Worth Inlet, Fla., a 41-foot Utility boat from Station Fort Lauderdale and a HH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from Air Station Miami dedicated 22 hours searching for Ricardo Lewis.
Fort Lauderdale Police Department officers, Fort Lauderdale Fire and Rescue personnel and dive team, as well as a Broward County Sheriff’s Officer helicopter crew were also involved with the search.
“It never easy making the decision to suspend a search,” said Petty Officer 1st Class Jennifer Johnson, Coast Guard Seventh District public affairs specialist . “Our thoughts are with his family at this time.”
Coast Guard suspends search for 6 missing people off Port St. Lucie, Fla.
MIAMI - Coast Guard Sector Miami suspended its search efforts for six missing people off Port St. Lucie Inlet in Port St. Lucie, Fla., Wednesday at noon.
Crews aboard 33-foot Special Purpose-Law Enforcement Crafts from Station Fort Pierce, Fla. and Lake Worth Inlet, Fla., a 47-foot Motor Lifeboat from Coast Station Fort Pierce and a HH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from Air Station Miami searched for 11 hours and covered more than 292 square miles since receiving the distress call. Also assisting with the search were SeaTow, and Martin County Sheriff’s Office crews assisted with a helicopter search and shoreside patrols.
Although this case has not been officially ruled a hoax, it is important for people to know the risks and cost involved when the Coast Guard and other emergency services respond to false reports. Every moment spent responding to false reports takes time that could be vital in the case of a real emergency. Every time a Coast Guard or other emergency service crew responds to a false distress call they are putting themselves in danger and the resources including fuel, manpower and other equipment costs also end up costing taxpayers.
It is a federal felony for anyone to knowingly and willfully communicate a false distress message to the Coast Guard or cause the Coast Guard to attempt to save lives and property when no help is needed. Penalties include up to six years in prison, a $250,000 fine, a $5,000 civil penalty, and possible reimbursement to the Coast Guard for costs of the search.
Missing Teen Swimmer’s body found in Hollywood,Florida
MIAMI - The body of a missing 14-year old boy was located along the beach at John U. Lloyd Beach State Park in Hollywood, Fla., at approximately 10:30 a.m., Monday, after an extensive search by the Coast Guard along with local and state agencies.
On Sunday evening, Hollywood Police Department requested Coast Guard assistance locating two boys who went missing 200 yards offshore from John U. Lloyd Beach State Park near the Port Everglades jetty.
“Our thoughts, prayers and deepest condolences are with all the family and friends of those who lost their loved one in this tragic accident,” said Coast Guard Captain James Fitton, Commander of Coast Guard Sector Miami.
Assisting in the search was:
* Two rescue boat crews from Coast Guard Station Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
* A HH-65C Dolphin helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Station Miami.
* Broward County Sheriff’s Office boat crew.
* Broward County Sheriff’s Office helicopter crew.
* Hollwood Police Department.
* Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission boat crew.
Coast Guard Reopens Several Florida Ports, Others Remain Closed
MIAMI - Based on preliminary survey reports and in consultation with the bar pilots, the Port of Miami, Port Everglades, Port of Key West and the Miami River are open to commercial and recreational vessel traffic. The Ports of West Palm Beach and Fort Pierce remain closed.
Mariners should not rely solely on channel markers and Aids to Navigation as they may have moved during the course of Tropical Storm Fay. Remain vigilant, keep a sharp lookout and report all hazards to the Captain of the Port.
For additional information, please call Coast Guard Sector Key West at 305-295-8700 or Coast Guard Sector Miami at 305-535-4472.