Unified Command continues response to oil spill in Terrebonne Bay
A unified command composed of the Coast Guard, Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinator’s Office (LOSCO), and Hilcorp continue its response to an oil discharge after a tank platform collapse at the Hilcorp Caillou Island facility in Terrebonne Bay, Louisiana. (U.S. Coast Guard courtesy photo)
NEW ORLEANS — The unified command composed of the Coast Guard, Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinator’s Office...
Coast Guard responds to oil spill in Terrebonne Bay, Louisiana
The Coast Guard is responding to an oil spill after an oil tank platform collapsed at the Hilcorp Caillou Island facility in Terrebonne Bay, Louisiana. (U.S. Coast Guard courtesy photo)
NEW ORLEANS — The Coast Guard is responding to an oil spill after an oil tank platform collapsed at the Hilcorp Caillou Island facility in Terrebonne Bay, Louisiana.
Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Houma personnel...
Coast Guard continues to support Hurricane Ida recovery efforts
Coast Guard response crews assesses fishing boats lodged against a destroyed structure and sunken fishing vessels in the bayou Sept. 6, 2021, following Hurricane Ida in Southeast Louisiana. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)
NEW ORLEANS — The Coast Guard continued its assessment of damage and environmental threats across Southeast Louisiana Monday, post Hurricane Ida.
Coast Guard crews from across the nation,...
Coast Guard establishes Unified Command for SEACOR Power response
Coast Guard Marine Inspectors and a SEACOR Eagle crew member verify the battery in a life ring light during an inspection in Houma, Louisiana, April 23, 2021. The crew and vessel was inspected by Coast Guard marine inspectors for readiness and approval to be used as an asset for the SEACOR Power response. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer First Class Nicole J. Groll)
HOUMA, La. — The Unified...
Coast Guard units prepare in advance of Hurricane Delta
U.S. Coast Guard crew members set up barriers around the unit in preparation for Hurricane Delta at Coast Guard Station Venice, Louisiana on October 6, 2020. The barriers stood up around the unit help prevent flooding caused by the hurricane. (U.S. Coast Guard courtesy photo)
NEW ORLEANS — Coast Guard personnel in the Gulf Coast region are preparing assets in advance of Hurricane Delta.
Coast Guard...
Coast Guard continues to monitor Hurricane Sally, pre-stage response teams
Members from Coast Guard Sector Lower Mississippi River readies supplies in preparation for Hurricane Sally in Hattiesburg, Miss., September 15, 2020. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Sydney Phoenix)
NEW ORLEANS — Coast Guard crews in the Gulf Coast region continue to monitor Hurricane Sally and pre-stage response crews and equipment Tuesday.
Aircraft, boats and personnel are...
Coast Guard units prepare for Hurricane Sally
A Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk Helicopter arrives from Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater, at Coast Guard Air Station New Orleans, September 14, 2020. (U.S Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class John Michelli)
NEW ORLEANS — Coast Guard personnel in the Gulf Coast region spent Monday preparing assets in advance of Hurricane Sally.
Coast Guard assets across the region were repositioned and pre-staged...
Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Houma holds change of command ceremony
Capt. Blake E. Welborn passes on his duties as the commanding officer of Marine Safety Unit Houma to Capt. Jerrel “Wade” Russell during a change of command ceremony in Houma, Louisiana, June 27, 2019. (U.S. Coast Guard courtesy photo)
HOUMA, La. — Capt. Blake E. Welborn passed on his duties as the commanding officer of Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Houma, Louisiana, to Capt. Jerrel “Wade”...
Coast Guard responds to oil discharge near Galliano, Louisiana
A pollution response team from Guard Marine Safety Unit Houma lowers a drum skimmer in response to a crude oil discharge from the Bowley Cap Facility in Lake Bully Bonds near Galliano, Louisiana, May 26, 2019. (U.S. Coast Guard photo courtesy of Marine Safety Unit Houma)
NEW ORLEANS – The Coast Guard is responding to a crude oil discharge from the Bowley Cap Facility in Lake Bully Bonds near Galliano,...