U.S. Coast Guard 7th District,M ay 29, 2024 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Coast Guard decommissioned the U.S. Coast Guard cutters Sea Dog (WPB 87373) and Sea Dragon (WPB 87367), Wednesday, during a ceremony in St. Marys, Georgia. Rear Adm. Douglas…
Coast Guard Crew Offloads $468 Million Worth of Cocaine in San Diego
From U.S. Coast Guard 11th District, May 28, 2024 SAN DIEGO — The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Munro (WMSL 755) offloaded approximately 33,768 pounds of cocaine, with an estimated value of $468 million, on Tuesday in San Diego. The…
Coast Guard releases 2023 recreational boating statistics
From U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, May 28, 2024 WASHINGTON — The U.S. Coast Guard released the 2023 calendar year statistics on recreational boating incidents Tuesday, reporting a decrease in fatalities and incidents. Fatalities fell by 11.3 percent to 564 from…
Brazil, United States partner to combat illegal fishing
From U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area, May 23, 2024 RIO DE JANEIRO — U.S. Coast Guard Cutter James (WMSL 754) arrived in the port of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for a scheduled visit, Monday. This visit marks James’ third stop…
U.S. Coast Guard Visit to Republic of Palau Strengthens Maritime Navigation and Cooperation
From U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam, May 20, 2024 KOROR, Republic of Palau – On May 14, 2024, the U.S. Coast Guard completed a vital weeklong mission in the Republic of Palau, setting the stage for future collaboration and…
U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area holds change-of-command ceremony
From U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area, May 16, 2024 PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Vice Adm. Nathan Moore relieved Vice Adm. Kevin Lunday as the U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area commander, Thursday, during a change-of-command ceremony held on Coast Guard Training Center Yorktown. …
U.S., Japan, Korea Coast Guards Sign Trilateral Agreement to Increase Maritime Cooperation
U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area, May 12, 2024 ALAMEDA, Calif – U.S. Coast Guard, Japan Coast Guard and Korea Coast Guard representatives displayed continued commitment to enhance maritime expertise and promote regional cooperation by signing a trilateral letter of intent,…
U.S. Coast Guard Awards Bollinger Shipyards Two Fast Response Cutters
From Bollinger Shipyards, May 13, 2024 LOCKPORT, La., — (May 13, 2024) – The U.S. Coast Guard has exercised a contract option to award Bollinger Shipyards (“Bollinger”) two additional Sentinel-Class Fast Response Cutters (FRC). This announcement brings the total number of…
Coast Guard Offloads More Than $185 Million in Illegal Narcotics During Fleet Week Miami
From U.S. Coast Guard 7th District, May 10, 2024 MIAMI – The crew of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Mohawk (WMEC 913) offloaded more than 13,803 pounds of cocaine and 3,736 pounds of marijuana with a combined estimated street value of…
US Coast Guard Cutter Eagle to Depart on Annual Summer Cruise
From U.S. Coast Guard Academy, May 9, 2024 NEW LONDON, Conn. — U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle (WIX 327) is scheduled to depart Fort Trumbull in New London, Saturday, at 2:30 p.m. to begin the training vessel’s annual summer cruise. …
