Guam’s second Fast Response Cutter arrives in Apra Harbor

The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Oliver Henry arrives at the cutters new homeport in Santa Rita, Guam, Nov. 30, 2020. (U.S. Coast Guard photo courtesy of Petty Officer 3rd Class Katherine Hays)
SANTA RITA, Guam — The Coast Guard Cutter Oliver Henry arrived at its new homeport in Santa Rita, Guam on Monday, following a 10,620 nautical mile journey from Florida.
During the voyage to its new homeport...
Missing mariner located 86 miles east of Port Canaveral

The 225-foot motor vessel Angeles located Stuart Bee, 62, on the hull of his 32-foot capsized recreational vessel approximately 86 miles east of Port Canaveral, Florida, Nov. 29, 2020, after he went missing Nov. 27, 2020. (U.S. Coast Guard courtesy photo)
MIAMI — The Coast Guard is monitoring the safe return home of Stuart Bee, a 63-year-old man, who departed Cape Marina, Port Canaveral, Friday,...
Coast Guard urges winterization of boats across the PNW

SEATTLE — The Coast Guard urges the public to winterize their vessel as winter approaches the Pacific Northwest.
Winterization is an important step, even if you live in a moderate region like the Pacific Northwest. Proper winterization will ensure your safety, prolong the longevity of your vessel, and help safeguard the maritime community and environment around you.
The Coast Guard frequently responds...
Missing mariner located 86 miles east of Port Canaveral

A Coast Guard aircrew member peers out the window of a C-130 Hercules from Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater who was involved in the search for the missing man, Sunday. U.S. Coast Guard courtesy photo
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.— Stuart Bee, 62, was located approximately 86 miles east of Port Canaveral, Florida, Sunday.
The 225-foot motor vessel Angeles located the man alive on the hull of his 32-foot...
Coast Guard searching for owner of an adrift kayak south of Everglade City

Coast Guard Sector Key West watchstanders received a report of an unmanned and adrift kayak near Everglades City at approximately 5 pm. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)
MIAMI — The Coast Guard is searching for the owner of an unmanned and adrift kayak Friday, south of Everglade City.
Coast Guard Sector Key West watchstanders received a report from an Everglades Park Ranger of an unmanned and adrift kayak...
Coast Guard, good Samaritan rescue 3 from sinking vessel near Cape Fear

Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City HC-130 Hercules aircraft file photo.
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The Coast Guard assisted in the rescue of three mariners after their vessel began to take on water approximately 46 miles southeast of Cape Fear, North Carolina, Friday morning.
Watchstanders at the Coast Guard 5th District Command Center received an alert from an unregistered emergency positioning indicating...
Coast Guard rescues 2 men near Lake Worth Inlet

Coast Guard 45-foot Response Boat-Medium file photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Christopher Dougherty
MIAMI — The Coast Guard rescued two men Thursday, after their vessel capsized near Lake Worth Inlet.
Coast Guard Sector Miami watchstanders received a notification of an 18-foot vessel with two people aboard taking on water who launched three red flares one mile east of Lake Worth Inlet at approximately...
Coast Guard rescues 3 adults, 2 dogs from stranded boat near Concord

Coast Guard MH-65 helicopter file photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Loumania Stewart
SAN FRANCISCO — The Coast Guard rescued three adults and two dogs Wednesday afternoon from a boat that was stranded near Concord.
The vessel owner contacted Coast Guard Sector San Francisco watchstanders at approximately 10:45 a.m. stating they had run aground and were stranded near Seal Islands.
Watchstanders launched...
Coast Guard Meritorious Advancement in Ketchikan, Alaska

Petty Officer 2nd Class Alta Jones, a boatswains mate, is meritoriously advanced to Petty Officer 1st Class during a ceremony at Coast Guard Station Ketchikan, Alaska, Nov. 25, 2020. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Jessica Fontenette
KETCHIKAN, Alaska – The Coast Guard meritoriously advanced a boatswains mate during a ceremony at Coast Guard Station Ketchikan Wednesday.
Rear Adm. Matthew T. Bell, Jr.,...