Coast guard news

Here are some recent news stories and updates from the United States Coast Guard:

Recent News

  1. Coast Guard Rescues 4 People from Sinking Boat off Florida Coast: On February 22, the Coast Guard rescued four people from a sinking boat approximately 20 miles off the coast of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The individuals were taken aboard a Coast Guard cutter and transported to shore for medical evaluation. (Source: Coast Guard News)
  2. Coast Guard Interdicts 2,000 Pounds of Cocaine in Caribbean: On February 18, the Coast Guard interdicted a go-fast vessel carrying approximately 2,000 pounds of cocaine in the Caribbean Sea. The drugs were seized and the vessel was taken into custody. (Source: Coast Guard News)
  3. Coast Guard Assists in Search for Missing Fisherman off California Coast: On February 20, the Coast Guard joined a search effort for a missing fisherman who was reported overdue from a fishing trip off the coast of California. The search is ongoing. (Source: Coast Guard News)
  4. Coast Guard Awards Contract for New Offshore Patrol Cutters: On February 19, the Coast Guard awarded a contract to Vigor Shipyards for the construction of the first two Offshore Patrol Cutters (OPCs). The OPCs will replace the aging Hamilton-class cutters and will be used for a variety of missions, including search and rescue, law enforcement, and homeland security. (Source: Coast Guard News)
  5. Coast Guard Celebrates 230th Birthday: On August 4, the Coast Guard celebrated its 230th birthday, marking the anniversary of the signing of the Tariff Act of 1789, which established the Revenue Cutter Service, the precursor to the modern Coast Guard. (Source: Coast Guard News)

Recent Awards and Recognition

  1. Coast Guard Receives Prestigious Award for Search and Rescue Efforts: The Coast Guard was awarded the prestigious International Maritime Organization (IMO) Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea for its search and rescue efforts in response to the capsizing of a cruise ship in 2019. (Source: Coast Guard News)
  2. Coast Guard Unit Receives Unit Commendation for Heroic Actions: The Coast Guard's Sector San Juan unit was awarded the Unit Commendation for its heroic actions during Hurricane Maria in 2017. The unit responded to numerous distress calls and conducted search and rescue operations in challenging conditions. (Source: Coast Guard News)

Recent Training and Exercises

  1. Coast Guard Conducts Large-Scale Exercise in Alaska: In February, the Coast Guard conducted a large-scale exercise in Alaska, simulating a response to a major oil spill. The exercise involved multiple Coast Guard units, as well as other federal and state agencies. (Source: Coast Guard News)
  2. Coast Guard Participates in International Exercise in Caribbean: In January, the Coast Guard participated in a multinational exercise in the Caribbean, focusing on maritime security and counter-terrorism operations. The exercise involved units from the United States, Canada, and several Caribbean nations. (Source: Coast Guard News)

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