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Get the latest news and updates related to the United States Coast Guard, including maritime regulations, rescue operations, and national security policies.


Saturday, April 1, 2023
Coast Guard Commissions Newest Cutter Warren Deyampert
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Coast Guard Commissions Newest Cutter Warren Deyampert

BOSTON — The Coast Guard’s newest cutter, the Coast Guard Cutter Warren Deyampert (WPC-1151), was commissioned at Coast Guard Base Boston, March 30. Chief

April 1, 2023
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Sunday, March 12, 2023
Eight Dead After Two Boats Capsize Near San Diego
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Eight Dead After Two Boats Capsize Near San Diego

March 12 (Reuters) – At least eight people have died after two fishing boats capsized off the coast of San Diego, California, emergency

March 12, 2023
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Saturday, February 18, 2023
Could AI-Fueled Amateur Radio Rebuild Loran-C?
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Could AI-Fueled Amateur Radio Rebuild Loran-C?

by John Konrad, K5HIP (gCaptain) Loran-C was an incredibly reliable and accurate analog ground-based navigation system, operated by the US Coast Guard. Despite

February 18, 2023
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Tuesday, February 14, 2023
CG 41322 – Book Review 
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CG 41322 – Book Review 

by Capt. Richard Rodriguez – For the sake of transparency, I am a  small boat (commercial assistance towing) guy. Additionally, I was sent a copy of CG

February 14, 2023
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Sunday, January 15, 2023
A disabled tug and barge
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Coast Guard Rescues 7 From Disabled, Adrift Tug

BALTIMORE, Md. – The Coast Guard rescued seven people Saturday from a disabled, adrift tug towing a barge 30 miles offshore from Ocean City. A crew member

January 15, 2023
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Saturday, September 17, 2022
Coast Guard Offloads $475 Million In Illegal Narcotics In Miami
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Coast Guard Offloads $475 Million In Illegal Narcotics In Miami

MIAMI — The crew of the USCGC Legare (WMEC 912) offloaded approximately 24,700 pounds of cocaine and 3,892 pounds of marijuana, worth an estimated

September 17, 2022
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Friday, August 26, 2022
USCGC Oliver Henry
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US Coast Guard Can’t Bunker In Solomon Islands 

By Kirsty Needham (Reuters) A United States Coast Guard vessel was unable to enter Solomon Islands for a routine port call because the Solomon Islands

August 26, 2022
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Sunday, July 10, 2022
USCGC Oliver Berry sailing near clouds
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USCG Cutter Races To Bring Water To Drought-Stricken Pacific Island

On Friday U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Oliver Berry crew provided assistance to Kiritimati Island, Kiribati, following their extreme drought. The U.S. Coast Guard

July 10, 2022
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Saturday, July 2, 2022
Coast Guard Urges Safety During 4th of July Weekend
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Coast Guard Urges Safety During 4th of July Weekend

NEW ORLEANS — The Coast Guard is urging all mariners to be safe on the water during the Fourth of July weekend. During the holiday, increased traffic on

July 2, 2022
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Monday, May 2, 2022
USCG RB-Ms Boat
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Watch: U.S. Coast Guard’s Jet Driven Workhorse

Destin Sandlin’s popular YouTube channel SmarterEveryDay has already explained how the US Coast Guard (USCG) responds to distress signals and the science of

May 2, 2022
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Monday, March 7, 2022
46 Year Old Icebreaker Breaks World Record
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46 Year Old Icebreaker Breaks World Record

The US Coast Guard icebreaker Polar Star reached a position of 78 degrees, 44 minutes, 1.32 seconds south latitude in February holding a distance of

March 7, 2022
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Monday, February 14, 2022
Coast Guard Ice Pilot Lauren Kowalski
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Icebreakers: Meet The First In A New Generation Of US Coast Guard Ice Pilots

As tensions with Russia heat up, the United States will need to recapitalize its broken fleet of heavy icebreakers but central to that mission is recruiting

February 14, 2022
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Saturday, January 15, 2022
Coast Guard Sets Modified Port Condition Zulu For The Port Of Virginia As Winter Storm Izzy Approaches
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Coast Guard Sets Modified Port Condition Zulu For The Port Of Virginia As Winter Storm Izzy Approaches

PORTSMOUTH, VA– The Captain of the Port set modified Port Condition Zulu for the coastal waters of Virginia from Cape Charles Light south to the

January 15, 2022
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Wednesday, November 24, 2021
Coast Guard Honors Ralph Berry, First African American Diver
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Coast Guard Honors Ralph Berry, First African American Diver

ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. — The Coast Guard honored Ralph Berry, the service’s first African American diver, Tuesday, in a ceremony at Coast Guard Air

November 24, 2021
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Tuesday, November 23, 2021
USCG Ukrainian Navy Ships
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US Coast Guard Donates Patrol Boats To Ukraine

KYIV, Nov 23 (Reuters) – Two refitted former U.S. Coast Guard patrol boats intended to bolster the Ukrainian navy have arrived at the Ukrainian Black Sea

November 23, 2021
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Saturday, November 20, 2021
Welcome Home U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy
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Welcome Home U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy

The crew aboard U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy (WAGB-20) approach the pier at Base Seattle Saturday, Nov. 20, after completing a 22,000-mile, 133-day deployment

November 20, 2021
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Sunday, September 26, 2021
Many Local Waterways Are Still Obstructed By Debris And Potential Sunken Hazards Post Hurricane Ida
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Many Local Waterways Are Still Obstructed By Debris And Potential Sunken Hazards Post Hurricane Ida

NEW ORLEANS — The Coast Guard continues to respond to impacts to the waterways and assess the environmental threats across Southeast Louisiana Saturday,

September 26, 2021
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Monday, September 6, 2021
A Coast Guard Aviation Training Center Mobile HC-144 Ocean Sentry airplane crew conducts an overflight assessment Sept. 5, 2021 of the Bay Marchand approximately 2 miles south of Port Fourchon, Louisiana. The crew witnessed an 11-mile rainbow sheen that the Coast Guard is actively monitoring.
Oil Spill

Coast Guard Responds To Multiple Oil Spills Along Southeast Louisiana

NEW ORLEANS — As part of the ongoing Hurricane Ida response, the Coast Guard conducted overflights Sunday that focused on two locations previously identified

September 6, 2021
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Friday, September 3, 2021
Coast Guard Working To Reopen Ports and Waterways Following Hurricane Ida
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Coast Guard Working To Reopen Ports and Waterways Following Hurricane Ida

NEW ORLEANS — The Coast Guard is continuously working to reopen the ports and waterways throughout Southeast Louisiana following Hurricane Ida. 

September 3, 2021
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Thursday, September 2, 2021
USCG Operation Kohola Guardian
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US Coast Guard Cracks Down On Hawaiian Vessels Harassing Wildlife

Today the USCG and NOAA launched an operation to curtail charters within the Hawaiian Islands that are operating illegally and harassing marine

September 2, 2021
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