Coast Guard announces waterway restrictions for Macy’s 4th of July fireworks display

Coast Guard announces waterway restrictions for Macy's 4th of July fireworks display
NEW YORK – The U.S. Coast Guard will establish and enforce regulated areas on the East River for the annual Macy’s Fourth of July fireworks display on Thursday. All spectator boats may enter the designated viewing areas beginning at 8 p.m., and access to the designated areas will be closed by 9 p.m., Thursday. Fireworks are scheduled to begin at approximately 9:25 p.m. Boats will be required to...

Coast Guard to host open house and kick off 2019 boating season in Albany

Coast Guard to host open house and kick off 2019 boating season in Albany
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Shrike file photo by Chief Warrant Officer Allyson E.T. Conroy NEW YORK – The Coast Guard is scheduled to hold a public boating safety open house to kick off the 2019 boating season at Jennings Landing in Albany at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 27. The public is invited to attend to learn more about the Coast Guard’s boating safety initiatives. The event will be hosted by Coast...

Coast Guard sets port condition Yankee in Savannah, Brunswick

Coast Guard sets port condition Yankee in Savannah, Brunswick
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Effective 9 a.m. Wednesday, the Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COPT) set port condition Yankee for the Ports of Savannah and Brunswick and all other terminals and facilities due to the expectation of sustained gale force winds generated by Hurricane Michael that may arrive within 24 hours. These ports and facilities are currently closed to all commercial traffic and all transfer...

Coast Guard reopens Port of Charleston without restrictions

Coast Guard reopens Port of Charleston without restrictions
CHARLESTON, S.C.— As of 12 p.m., Saturday, the Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP) reopened the Port of Charleston without restrictions. Due to potential effects from Hurricane Florence throughout the Charleston area, mariners are urged to transit with caution considering the possibility of aids to navigation discrepancies or other hazards to navigation. The Port of Georgetown to the North Carolina...

Coast Guard returns all Hawaiian ports to full operations following Hurricane Hector

Coast Guard returns all Hawaiian ports to full operations following Hurricane Hector
HONOLULU — The Coast Guard Captain of the Port reopened all commercial ports in the Hawaiian Islands as of 5 p.m. (local time) Wednesday. All vessel and cargo operations have resumed in Hawaii, Honolulu and Maui counties. As the remnants of Hurricane Hector pass the Hawaiian Island Chain, offshore and harbor areas may experience strong winds and surge. Vessel and facility operators are urged to prepare...

Coast Guard reopens the Ports of Jacksonville, Fernandina with restrictions

Coast Guard reopens the Ports of Jacksonville, Fernandina with restrictions
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Effective 6 p.m. Tuesday, the Coast Guard Captain of the Port has reopened the Ports of Jacksonville and Fernandina and all other terminals and facilities with restrictions. Hurricane Irma’s severe weather is no longer a threat to the ports of Northeast Florida. However, the conditions of the waterways and port infrastructure are still unknown, and full assessments of the affected...

Coast Guard reopens Port Canaveral with restrictions

Coast Guard reopens Port Canaveral with restrictions
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Effective 4 p.m.Tuesday, the Coast Guard Captain of the Port has reopened Port Canaveral and all other terminals and facilities Hurricane Irma’s severe weather is no longer a threat to the ports of Northeast Florida. However, the conditions of the waterways and port infrastructure are still unknown, and full assessments of the affected areas are still being conducted. The Coast...

Coast Guard sets port condition X-ray for the Port of Jacksonville, Fernandina

Coast Guard sets port condition X-ray for the Port of Jacksonville, Fernandina
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Effective 8 p.m. Thursday, the Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP) set port condition X-ray for the Port of Jacksonville and Fernandina and all other terminals and facilities due to the expectation of sustained gale force winds of generated by Hurricane Irma that may arrive within 48 hours. These ports and facilities are currently open to all commercial traffic and all transfer...

Search continues for missing Army aviators off Oahu

Search continues for missing Army aviators off Oahu
Coast Guard Cutter Galveston Island file photo by Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point HONOLULU — Responders searched throughout the night and are continuing the search Saturday for five missing Army aviators from a downed Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter approximately two miles west of Ka’ena Point. Searching are: * Coast Guard Cutter Walnut (WLB 205) and crew from Honolulu * Coast Guard...