Coast Guard, local partners save 2 from disabled vessel off Guam

A Coast Guard Station Apra Harbor 45-foot Response Boat – Medium. USCG File Photo
SANTA RITA, Guam — The Coast Guard, Guam Fire Department, and U.S. Navy rescued two people by locating and towing their disabled vessel into Hagåtña Boat Basin, Tuesday.
“This is a great example of the importance of local agency training and partnerships,” said Petty Officer 1st Class Brandon Kuechenberg,...
U.S. Navy Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25 rescues swimmers in Guam

MANGILAO, Guam (NNS) — Sailors from the U.S. Navy Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 conducted a search-and-rescue (SAR) operation and recovered two distressed swimmers off the coast of Pagat Caves in Mangilao, Guam Dec. 30.
HSC-25 received a request from U.S. Coast Guard Sector Guam at approximately 4 p.m. A Navy MH-60S Knighthawk was then launched from Andersen Air Force Base where the...
Mayday, distress beacon prompt rescue of three fishermen off Saipan
USCG Cutter Assateague - File Photo
GUAM – Three crewmembers aboard a 42-foot U.S.-flagged fishing boat are safe after Coast Guard Sector Guam received a distress signal from the vessel, prompting a search and rescue Tuesday.
Coast Guard watchstanders were notified by Saipan Emergency Management Office on Wednesday of a mayday call received at about 8 a.m. Shortly after being notified, an...