Category: News

Coast Guard rescues three divers

Three recreational divers became stuck out at sea Thursday night and had to be rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard, officials said. Source: Coast Guard... Read More

The rise of coastal cruising

Cruises that hug the coasts of North America appeal to older, well-traveled passengers seeking a small-ship experience that doesn’t require distant travel, and new vessels... Read More

Some 50 migrants found dead

Some 50 migrants were found dead in the hold of a boat off the coast of Libya on Wednesday during a rescue operation which saved... Read More

Cargo ship stuck in Delaware River

A cargo ship became stuck over night in the Delaware River near Salem City, reports say. Source: U.S. Coast Guard responds to cargo ship stuck... Read More

Coast Guard’s Top Officer In Katrina Response Takes On New Leadership Role At Academy

NEW LONDON — Former Admiral Thad Allen ‘s legacy as the face of the Coast Guard during the Hurricane Katrina rescue effort is lending strength... Read More

Stowaways taken into custody

MAYPORT, Fla. — U.S. Customs and Border protection took three stowaways into custody Thursday afternoon who had hitched a ride aboard a ship out of... Read More

Historic Coast Guard cutter Eagle stops in Portsmouth

PORTSMOUTHThe ship masts and intertwined rig ropes of the cutter Eagle cut a fine figure against the blue and white sky as it glided on... Read More

Coast Guard hoists hurt hiker into helicopter

The hiker fell from a tree Monday night and could not be safely moved to an ambulance because of his injuries and the terrain. Source:... Read More

Coast Guard Cutter Eagle to open up for tours

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle will be opened up for public tours in Portsmouth. Source: Coast Guard Cutter Eagle to open up for tours... Read More

Surfer rescued by Coast Guard near Cape Kiwanda

A distressed surfer was rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard near Cape Kiwanda Sunday afternoon. Source: Surfer rescued by Coast Guard near Cape Kiwanda Read More

Coast Guard rescues man off Cape Hatteras

The Coast Guard rescued a man suffering symptoms of appendicitis Thursday from a container ship off Cape Hatteras. Source: Video: Coast Guard rescues man off... Read More