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‘Strange Situation’ Located, Crew Are All Safe

‘Strange Situation’ Located, Crew Are All Safe

After initially issuing an advisory to ‘be on the lookout’ for a sailing vessel that left Bermuda and was expected to arrive in Nova Scotia on May 25, the First Coast Guard District has confirmed that vessel has been located and all “crew members are safe” The USCG Northeast tweeted the image below and said, “Be on the... Read more of this article

Two U.S. Coast Guard Cutters Visit Hamilton

Two U.S. Coast Guard Cutters Visit Hamilton

Two United States Coast Guard cutters are currently visiting Bermuda, mooring along Front Street in Hamilton. To view our coverage of past Coast Guard visits to the island, along with Coast Guard-related news, click here. Related Stories Video: U.S. Coast Guard Visits Hamilton Coast Guard To Help Combat Illegal Fishing Boat Trespasses In Airport... Read more of this article

Video: US Coast Guard Rescues Injured Crew

Video: US Coast Guard Rescues Injured Crew

A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew medevaced four men from a sailboat — which was traveling from Bermuda to the United States – after they “sustained injuries due to heavy sea conditions” around 80 nautical miles south of New York. The U.S. Coast Guard Northeast said, “This past Sunday, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Long Island... Read more of this article

US Coast Guard ‘Angela McShan’ Visits Island

US Coast Guard ‘Angela McShan’ Visits Island

The U.S. Coast Guard cutter “Angela McShan” is currently visiting Bermuda, with the vessel set to serve as “part of a multi-month fisheries enforcement operation in partnership with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Royal Bermuda Regiment and Coast Guard, and the Bermuda Police Service.” A spokesperson previously... Read more of this article

US Coast Guard To Assist Fisheries Enforcement

US Coast Guard To Assist Fisheries Enforcement

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Angela McShan is scheduled to arrive in Bermuda today [April 6] as “part of a multi-month fisheries enforcement operation in partnership with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Royal Bermuda Regiment and Coast Guard, and the Bermuda Police Service.” A spokesperson said, “The cutter will be... Read more of this article

US Coast Guard Cadets Volunteer For BNT

US Coast Guard Cadets Volunteer For BNT

The Bermuda National Trust hosted 16 cadets from the US Coast Guard training ship Eagle at their headquarters Waterville in Paget yesterday [July 13]. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda National Trust was delighted to host 16 cadets from the US Coast Guard training ship Eagle at their headquarters Waterville in Paget on 13 July. The cadets spent... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Coast Guard Cutter ‘Eagle’

Photos & Video: Coast Guard Cutter ‘Eagle’

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle arrived in Bermuda this week as part of its 2021 summer training deployment, mooring along Front Street in Hamilton. The Eagle will be open for free public tours with social distancing in place on the following dates and times: Sunday, July 11, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Monday, July 12, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 13,... Read more of this article

US Coast Guard Tall Ship Eagle To Visit Bermuda

US Coast Guard Tall Ship Eagle To Visit Bermuda

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle is scheduled to arrive in Bermuda on Saturday [July 10] as part of its 2021 summer training deployment. A spokesperson said, “The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle [WIX 327], ‘America’s Tall Ship,’ is scheduled to arrive in Bermuda on Saturday, July 10th as part of its 2021 summer training deployment. The... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Coast Guard Medevac Mariner

Photos & Video: Coast Guard Medevac Mariner

The United States Coast Guard, Navy, and good Samaritan vessels transported a sick crewmember from the tanker ship Antonis to Bermuda on Friday. A statement from the U.S. Coast Guard said, “The Coast Guard, Navy and good Samaritan vessels combined efforts to medevac a tanker ship crewmember to Bermuda on Friday. “Rescue Coordination Center... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: US Coast Guard Visits Island

Photos & Video: US Coast Guard Visits Island

A United States Coast Guard aircraft visited Bermuda this weekend, touching down at the L.F. Wade International airport. Signage on the aircraft indicated it came from the Elizabeth City station, which is located in North Carolina, and coordinates and provides regional mission support activities within the Fifth Coast Guard District. Related... Read more of this article

Man Overboard, US Coast Guard Suspend Search

Man Overboard, US Coast Guard Suspend Search

A search that attempted to locate a man who fell overboard in the North Atlantic was called off after the U.S. Coast Guard searched over 980 square miles for the missing man, who reportedly fell from the 541-foot refrigerated cargo ship, Baltic Klipper. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Friday 8th January at 7:30 pm, RCC Bermuda... Read more of this article

Canadian Mariners Rescued 140 Miles Off Island

Canadian Mariners Rescued 140 Miles Off Island

The U.S. Coast Guard coordinated the rescue of three Canadian mariners from a sailing vessel 140 miles off Bermuda on Saturday [Nov 14] after receiving notification from the Bermuda Rescue Coordination Center. The U.S. Coast Guard said, “The Coast Guard assisted in the rescue of three boaters from their sailing vessel approximately 140 miles North... Read more of this article

U.S. Coast Guard Suspends Search For Man

U.S. Coast Guard Suspends Search For Man

After flying for 45 hours over a search area of approximately 4,000 square miles, the US Coast Guard has suspended their search for a missing tanker ship crew member who was first reported overboard approximately 200nm north east from Bermuda. Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre Statement A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Bermuda... Read more of this article

Video: Mariners Rescued 598 Miles Off Bermuda

Video: Mariners Rescued 598 Miles Off Bermuda

U.S. Coast Guard personnel coordinated the rescue of two British mariners 598 miles off the coast of Bermuda using the Automated Mutual-Assistance Vessel Rescue System on Friday [May 1] morning. “Watchstanders at the Fifth Coast Guard District command center received the initial call from the Rescue Coordination Center United Kingdom on Wednesday... Read more of this article

U.S. Coast Guard Aircraft Stops In Bermuda

U.S. Coast Guard Aircraft Stops In Bermuda

An aircraft from the United States Coast Guard was spotted at the L.F. Wade International Airport on Friday [Jan 24], with the aircraft appearing to be refueling. The U.S Coast Guard does stop by the island sometimes, often while taking part in search and rescue missions in the Atlantic, and you can view our past coverage of the Coast Guard here. Related... Read more of this article

US Coast Guard Cutter Vigorous Visits Hamilton

US Coast Guard Cutter Vigorous Visits Hamilton

The 210-foot United States Coast Guard Cutter [USCGC] Vigorous was today [Nov 10] berthed at the Hamilton Harbour dock on Front Street. The Coast Guard website says that the USCGC Vigorous is, “Homeported in Virginia Beach, VA at Joint Expeditinary Base Little Creek-Fort Story [JEBLC]. VIGOROUS generally deploys 185 days a year to a variety of... Read more of this article