Coast Guard watchstanders in Sector San Juan received a call at 3:49 p.m. Monday from a 911 Emergency operator, who reported that the child was being swept out to sea near the “Palo Seco” power plant in Toa Baja. Keep Reading
S&T is seeking to provide firefighters with personal protective equipment that meet these needs and comply with all National Fire Protection Association standards for conventional firefighter missions. Keep Reading
The Coast Guard has certified 10 surfmen during the past 8 months. In order to earn the surfman qualification a Coast Guard coxswain requires a lot of hours at the helm while operating in the surf. Keep Reading
Rescue helicopter hoist operators wear gloves to protect the hand that guides the hoist cable during rescue descents and ascents. Hoist operators need to use a significant amount of force to mitigate the cable swinging. Keep Reading
The award recognizes the leadership of Coast Guard Sector Charleston in coordination with maritime partners across the region including harbor pilots, law enforcement, salvors and others. Keep Reading
Mineo, Slick, Young, and Newberg, Blitz, and Kelly were instrumental in rescuing crew members from the motor vessel Golden Ray, a 656-foot vehicle carrier that capsized in Brunswick, Georgia with 24 people aboard. Keep Reading
During Tropical Storm Imelda, Chandler served as the aviation survival technician aboard an Air Station Houston MH-65 Dolphin helicopter for the medical evacuation of Mrs. Julia Weisinger, who was unresponsive. Keep Reading
Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Mobile received a report at 5:55 p.m. of three people aboard a 36-foot sport fisher that caught fire in Dauphin Island Bay approximately a half a mile north of Dauphin Island. Keep Reading
A crew from Station Ft. Myers Beach was out training when they received a call of a pup in distress. They pulled him out of the water and returned him to shore where he was reunited with his family. Keep Reading
Rescue swimmers, who interact with water in the bay more than other Coast Guard personnel, will now conduct training in the Gulf of Mexico. Keep Reading
The brother of the mariner notified Coast Guard District 11 command center watchstanders that his brother departed Japan at the end of May. Keep Reading
The rescue effort lasted 18 hours, with the GREEN LAKE’s entire deck crew working tirelessly to get the survivors from a vessel fire onboard. Keep Reading
He fell out of the aircraft at 1,500 feet. They say others in the plane saw the airman’s parachute deploy and say he was treading water. Keep Reading
“Today it felt really good to be presented the award for doing my job and serving the public in their time of need in emergency situations,” said petty officer. Keep Reading
"An increase in blue water diving means more people in the water farther from shore. It's a combined effort, and we want to ensure everyone comes home." Keep Reading
"That's the name of the game," said 1st Lt. Davion Thomas, Battle Captain of the Search and Instruction Team. "Try to do it as fast and as safe as possible." Keep Reading
The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking information related to the missing boaters from Saturday's distress call, including the possibility of the report being a hoax. Keep Reading
The work will be performed at the university’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography, which was named a Blue Technology Center of Expertise. Keep Reading
On June 25, 2016, a passenger boat carrying seven individuals capsized in rough surf off Salta Verde Point. Collective efforts resulted in four lives saved. Keep Reading
Prime minister lauds U.S. for coming in "quickly, aggressively" to help; "death numbers would be even more than what would be the final count." Keep Reading