Coast Guard Cutter Winslow Griesser collision investigation
Coast Guard Cutter Winslow Griesser file photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Melissa Leake
Portsmouth, Va. – U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area has taken final action on the investigation involving the at-sea collision of the Coast Guard Cutter Winslow Griesser (WPC 1116) and the 23-foot vessel Desakata.
The collision occurred on August 8, 2022, at approximately 1:45pm, four miles northeast of Dorado, Puerto...
Coast Guard repatriates 56 people to the Dominican Republic
A migrant makeshift vessel drifts in the Mona Passage empty after being interdicted by the Coast Guard Cutter Winslow Griesser during a maritime migration event near Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico June 12, 2023. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The Coast Guard Cutter Winslow Griesser repatriated 56 migrants to the Dominican Republic, Monday, following a makeshift vessel interdiction in...
Coast Guard returns 96 migrants to the Dominican Republic
Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Tezanos file photo
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Coast Guard crews returned 96 of 102 people to a Dominican Republic Navy vessel Tuesday, following three separate interdictions in Mona Passage waters off the west coast of Puerto Rico.
The Coast Guard, along with Homeland Security Task Force – Southeast partners, maintains a continual presence with air, land and sea assets in...
Coast Guard returns 33 migrants to the Dominican Republic
Coast Guard Cutter Winslow Griesser file photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Melissa Leake
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The Coast Guard returned 33 migrants to the Dominican Republic, Saturday, following the interdiction of a migrant vessel in the Mona Passage near Puerto Rico.
The interdiction is the result of ongoing local and federal multi-agency efforts in support of the Caribbean Border Interagency...
Coast Guard returns 189 migrants to the Dominican Republic
The Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Napier small boat crew returns 74 migrants to a Dominican Republic Navy vessel May 8, 2023. (Courtesy photo)
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Coast Guard crews returned 189 people to the Dominican Republic between Monday and Tuesday, following five separate interdictions in Mona Passage waters off the west coast of Puerto Rico.
The Coast Guard, along with Homeland Security...
Coast Guard returns 75 migrants to the Dominican Republic
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The Coast Guard returned 75 migrants to the Dominican Republic between Saturday and Monday, following the interdiction of two illegal voyage vessels in Mona Passage waters near Puerto Rico.
The interdictions are the result of ongoing local and federal multi-agency efforts in support of the Caribbean Border Interagency Group (CBIG).
Two Dominican men interdicted in these voyages...
Coast Guard Cutter Winslow Griesser’s commanding officer relieved
Coast Guard Cutter Winslow Griesser file photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Melissa Leake
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – Lt. Cmdr. Benjamin Williamsz was relieved of duties as the commanding officer of Coast Guard Cutter Winslow Griesser (WPC 1116), Friday.
Rear Adm. Brendan C. McPherson, commander of the Seventh Coast Guard District, effected the relief due to a loss of confidence in Williamsz’s ability...
Coast Guard offloads $6.5 million in seized cocaine in San Juan
The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Winslow Griesser and Caribbean Corridor Strike Force agents offloaded 721pounds (327kgs) of cocaine Oct. 5, 2022 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, following the interdiction of a smuggling vessel in the Mona Passage Sept. 26, 2022. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Ricardo Castrodad)
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Winslow Griesser and Caribbean Corridor...
Coast Guard repatriates 47 Dominicans
The Coast Guard Cutter Winslow Griesser cutter boat near Desecheo Island, Puerto Rico Oct. 1, 2022, alongside a makeshift boat interdicted earlier with forty-nine Dominicans who were taking part in an illegal voyage.(U.S. Coast Guard photo).
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – The Coast Guard Cutter Winslow Griesser repatriated 47 Dominicans to a Dominican Republic Navy vessel just off the Dominican Republic...
