UPDATE: Coast Guard responds to Coast Guard helicopter crash in Sitka, Alaska
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- Coast Guard responds to helicopter crash in Sitka
- The U.S. Coast Guard is actively responding to a reported crash involving a Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter that occurred today in Sitka, Alaska. First responders and search and rescue assets are currently responding. The safety, well-being, and rescue of our crew membersIs our absolute, immediate priority. The cause of the incident is not yet known. A formal investigation will be conducted to determine the circumstances surrounding the event.
- (1/4) On April 6, @USCGArctic issued a press release and social media posts regarding a pollock roe seizure in Dutch Harbor, Alaska. The intent was to highlight the importance of the work the @USCG does in support of @NOAA Fisheries’ mandate to protect America’sReplying to @USCGArctic(3/4) At-sea boardings by the Coast Guard are routine and serve multiple important purposes - from ensuring vessel safety to verifying regulatory compliance. The specific reporting matter referenced will be reviewed through standard agency procedures, as with any other case.(4/4) This should not be misinterpreted as evidence of illegal, unreported, or unregulated fishing in one of America’s most valuable fisheries. The Coast Guard, NOAA, and our industry partners remain committed to the long-term health and economic strength of America’s fisheries.
- The Arctic District command center in Juneau is experiencing a phone outage for Verizon customers. If you or anyone you know needs to contact the Arctic District command center, we can be reached at 1 (800) 478-5555.
- #UPDATE: Responders are monitoring reported signs of pollution from the vessel until severe winter weather subsides. Involved: @USCG, @AlaskaDEC, Resolve Marine. Reported onboard: 50K gal diesel fuel; 2K gal lube oil & hydraulic fluid. Amounts subject to change pending new info.#BREAKING Coast Guard crews rescued 9 people from a fishing vessel that was taking on water and aground near St. George Island, AK, today. 📸 Matthew Mandregan Read More: bit.ly/4jp9NwO
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- #BREAKING Coast Guard crews rescued 9 people from a fishing vessel that was taking on water and aground near St. George Island, AK, today. 📸 Matthew Mandregan Read More: bit.ly/4jp9NwO00:0000:00
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- #BREAKING USCG responded to 2 Chinese research vessels in the Arctic ~230-265 mi from Utqiagvik, AK, between Sunday and Tuesday. More: bit.ly/4g73AEj
- Yesterday, Air Station Sitka rescued a pilot after a plane went down in the Chilkat Mountains near Haines, Alaska. Thankfully no injuries were reported! Full Story: bit.ly/45JHMet
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- Six USCG buoy tenders gathered in Juneau, AK, this week for Buoy Tender Roundup, gaining specialized training, vital services, and building camaraderie. Alaska’s buoy tenders maintain 1,350 aids to navigation across 33,000 miles of rugged coastline!
- #USCG continues response to 5 Chinese research vessels in U.S. Arctic. USCG C-130 deployed to query the vessels Wednesday. With @USNorthernCmd & Alaskan Command, we monitor foreign vessels near U.S. waters to support homeland defense & security. bit.ly/3JAxrbO
- #USCG Cutter Storis open for free public tours, Sunday, Aug. 17th, from 9-11 a.m., in Seward, AK. Please note, pets are not allowed on board and the cutter is not ADA accessible.
