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US Coast Guard Tall Ship ‘Eagle’ Visits Hamilton
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Barque Eagle arrived in Hamilton on Friday [July 20] as part of its 2019 cadet summer training deployment. A spokesperson previously said, “While in port, cadets from the ‘Eagle’ will participate in community outreach activities with WindReach and the Sandy’s Boat Club Youth Sailing Program. “As the only... Read more of this article
US Coast Guard Eagle To Visit Bermuda
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle is scheduled to arrive in Bermuda on Thursday, July 18, as part of its 2019 summer training deployment. The ship will be moored along Front Street in Hamilton, July 18- 20, and will be open for free public tours on the following dates and times: Thursday, July 18 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Friday, July 19 12:00 p.m.... Read more of this article
Video: Coast Guard Medevacs Child From Ship
A Coast Guard helicopter crew flew to the rescue for a 7-year-old girl aboard the Cruise Ship Celebrity Summit Monday, medevacing her to a hospital in Virginia for higher level care. “The cruise ship contacted the Coast Guard to request assistance with a girl who was experiencing abdominal pain while enroute from New Jersey to Bermuda,”... Read more of this article
Photos: Coast Guard Rescue Crew From Ship
The Coast Guard rescued 10 crew members who were stranded on a disabled cargo ship for almost 20 days when they were picked up Monday, approximately 1,380 miles southeast of Bermuda. “We were conducting a law enforcement patrol near Puerto Rico when we were assigned to assist the crew of the motor vessel Alta,” said Cmdr. Travis Emge, the commanding... Read more of this article
All Crew To Abandon Damaged Cargo Ship
Local officials continues to assist the US Coast Guard with handling the 250ft cargo ship Alta, which has been adrift since last month, located some 1300 miles southeast of Bermuda with 10 crew on board. Supplies were reportedly running low, and a Coast Guard aircraft arrived into Bermuda last week to refuel before making a food drop to the vessel.... Read more of this article
US Coast Guard Representatives Visit Bermuda
This week, representatives from the United States Coast Guard are in Bermuda to assess the types of assistance that they could provide in the event of a major oil spill in or off the coast of Bermuda, according to Government officials. A spokesperson said, “This visit stems from an agreement signed by the Government of Bermuda and the United States... Read more of this article
US Coast Guard’s Venturous To Visit Bermuda
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Venturous is scheduled to arrive in Bermuda this week, as it continues its Living Marine Resources patrol in the Atlantic Ocean, enforcing fisheries laws and ensuring vessels conform with Safety Of Life At Sea [SOLAS] regulations. The cutter will be moored at Penno’s Wharf in St. George. Venturous will be open for free... Read more of this article
US Consulate Recognizes Shipping Companies
On May 18, the U.S. Consulate and the U.S. Coast Guard recognized four shipping companies registered in Bermuda for participating in the United States Coast Guard’s [USCGC] voluntary search and rescue network, AMVER [Automated Mutual-Assistance Vessel Rescue]. Search and rescue authorities around the world use the voluntary ship reporting system to... Read more of this article
US Coast Guard Eagle To Visit Bermuda
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle is scheduled to arrive in Bermuda this week as part of its 2017 cadet summer training deployment. The ship will be moored along Front Street, Hamilton. The Eagle will be open for free public tours on the following dates and times: Friday, May 19 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Saturday, May 20 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Sunday,... Read more of this article
Sailing Vessel Arrives Safely In St. Maarten
The Canadian vessel Exception has arrived safely in St. Maarten after not reporting its position for several days, which lead the U.S. Coast Guard to land in Bermuda yesterday [Dec 6] as part off their search mission for the boat, which departed Bermuda on November 27. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “The sailing vessel... Read more of this article
U.S. Coast Guard Conducting Search For Sailor
[Updated] The U.S. Coast Guard touched down in Bermuda this afternoon [Dec 6], with the aircraft taking part in a search mission for a Canadian-flagged boat which departed Bermuda on November 27th heading to Puerto Rico. The Duty Officer at the Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre said, “The U.S. Coast Guard are currently searching for the 34ft... Read more of this article
Videos: Coast Guard Evacuates Sick Passenger
[Updated with videos] Local officials are currently helping to coordinate the helicopter evacuation of a sick passenger from the Norwegian Gem cruise ship, with the aircraft and helicopter due to refuel in Bermuda before rendezvousing with the ship. Update: US Coast Guard helicopter & C-130 taking off from Bermuda at approximately 11pm The Duty... Read more of this article
