Coast Guard hosts 17th annual Search and Rescue Forum
Coast Guard assets participate in a search and rescue training exercise with other agencies during a SAR forum event Mar. 3, 2023 near Hampton Roads, Va. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Edward Wargo
HAMPTON, Va. — Coast Guard Sector Virginia and the Port of Virginia hosted the 17th annual Steven Todd Dooley Search and Rescue Forum Monday February 27 near Hampton Roads, Va.
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Coast Guard to host search and rescue forum in Hampton, Va.
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Coast Guard Sector Virginia and the Port of Virginia and are hosting the 17th Annual Steven Todd Dooley Search and Rescue Forum Monday through Friday in Hampton.
The SAR Forum is an annual event that continues to strengthen regional interagency partnerships and communication, as well as improve the life-saving processes and skills required of search and rescue agencies. Courses...
Unified Command continues response to Spirit of Norfolk fire
Spirit of Norfolk this morning. Photo courtesy of U.S. Navy.
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — A Unified Command was established to Tuesday evening in response to the fire aboard the Spirit of Norfolk and continues firefighting and salvage operations, Wednesday.
The Unified Command consists of:
U.S. Coast Guard
Naval Station Norfolk
City Cruises
Virginia Department of Emergency
Management/Department of Environmental...
Coast Guard sets Port Condition Whiskey for Virginia and Maryland
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The ports of Virginia and Maryland have been set to Port Condition Whiskey by their respective Captains of the Port due to predicted sustained tropical storm force winds generated by Hurricane Isaias that may arrive within the next 72 hours.
Ports are currently open to all commercial traffic and all transfer operations may continue while Whiskey remains in effect.
All self-propelled...
Coast Guard sets Port Condition Yankee for North Carolina ports, X-ray for Port of Virginia
PORTSMOUTH, Va. – The Captain of the Port for North Carolina set Port Condition Yankee for the Ports of Wilmington and Morehead City at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday. The Captain of the Port for Hampton Roads set Port Condition X-ray at 4 p.m., for the Port of Virginia.
In Port Condition Yankee, the tropical storm force winds are anticipated within 24 hours and the affected ports are closed to inbound vessel...
Captain of the Port sets Port Condition Whiskey for Port of Hampton Roads
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The Captain of the Port of Hampton Roads set Port Condition Whiskey at 3 p.m. Monday due to the approach of forecasted severe weather from potential Tropical Storm 10.
Gale force winds are expected to reach the Virginia Capes within 36 hours. The Port of Virginia remains open to all vessel traffic and commercial activities, however, all mariners are advised to take prudent actions...
Coast Guard reopens Port of Virginia
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The Coast Guard captain of the port reopened the Port of Virginia at 8:40 a.m.Tuesday.
“The Port of Virginia is now open without restrictions,” said Capt. Rick Wester, the captain of the port. “However, as long as adverse weather conditions exist, I strongly urge all mariners to exercise caution, be mindful of developing forecasts and report any potential hazards...
Coast Guard closes Port of Virginia
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The Coast Guard captain of the port closed the Port of Virginia Monday at 9 p.m. in anticipation of high winds.
All vessels will be prohibited from entering or departing Chesapeake Bay. Vessels at 5,000 gross tons or greater will be prohibited from moving within the bay unless permission is granted by the captain of the port.
The forecasted winds in the area of up to 50 knots are...
Coast Guard Sector Hampton Roads Hosts Search and Rescue Forum
Two crew members from Air Station Elizabeth City, North Carolina, prepare as boats from local Virginia agencies watch during a search and rescue demonstration March 3, 2017, in Hampton, Virginia. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Auxiliarist Trey Clifton)
PORTSMOUTH, Va. – The U.S. Coast Guard and Virginia Port Authority hosted the 11th Annual Steven Todd Dooley Search and Rescue Forum Monday through Friday in...
