Coast Guard, Brazil navy conduct engagements to strengthen partnership
Coast Guard Cutter Charles Sexton file photo by Ensign Maya Gause
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The U.S. Coast Guard hosted members of the Brazilian navy on three occasions in November throughout the Southeastern United States.
“We sincerely appreciate the NE Brasil (U27) leadership’s hospitality and willingness to engage,” said Vice Adm. Steven Poulin, commander, U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic...
Coast Guard medevacs crewman 178 miles off coast of Galveston
HOUSTON — The Coast Guard medevaced a man from a motor tanker 178 miles southeast of Galveston, Sunday evening.
Watchstanders at Sector Houston-Galveston received a report at approximately 8:54 p.m. that a male crewman aboard the motor vessel London Trader, a 422-foot tanker, was experiencing extreme stomach pains.
Coast Guard Air Station Houston launched a MH-65C Dolphin rescue helicopter and Air...
Coast Guard conducts medevac of man with severe burns
HOUSTON — The Coast Guard conducted a medevac of a man from a cargo ship 230 miles south of Galveston, Wednesday.
Watchstanders at Sector Houston-Galveston received a request for a medevac at 8 a.m. from the M/V Selje. The vessel reported that a crewmember had suffered severe burns and was provided initial medical assistance by an EMT aboard the Selje.
A MH-65C Dolphin rescue helicopter and crew...
Coast Guard searches for another missing swimmer near Galveston
HOUSTON — For the second day in a row, the Coast Guard is searching for a missing swimmer off Galveston, Tuesday.
The missing swimmer, a 30-year old man, went missing while swimming near 59th St. and Seawall Blvd. in Galveston shortly before 4 p.m. A lifeguard saw the man swimming, and then lost sight of him.
The Coast Guard launched an MH-65C Dolphin rescue helicopter and crew from Air Station...
Coast Guard Air Station Houston medevacs man off Galveston coast
HOUSTON – The Coast Guard medevaced a man from a fishing vessel off the Galveston coast, Saturday.
Watchstanders at Sector Houston-Galveston received a report via VHF radio at approximately 3:35 p.m. that a 49-year old male was suffering from what appeared to be nitrogen narcosis aboard the Split Decision, a 32-foot fishing vessel.
Coast Guard Air Station Houston diverted an MH-65C...
Coast Guard Medevacs Man from Tanker
HOUSTON – The Coast Guard medevaced a man from a 809-foot chemical tanker in Galveston Fairway Anchorage near Galveston, Wednesday.
Watchstanders at Sector Houston Galveston received a report at approximately 12:28 a.m. that a 44-year old male crewman aboard the Eagle Toledo was in tremendous pain after attempting to lift a heavy object.
Air Station Houston launched an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter...
Coast Guard Air Station Houston medevacs diver off Galveston coast
HOUSTON – Coast Guard Air Station Houston medevaced a diver approximately 120 miles off the Galveston coast, Sunday.
Two boaters rescued after 17 hours in the water
HOUSTON – The crew of a towing vessel rescued two boaters Monday morning after their vessel capsized Sunday afternoon in Trinity Bay.
