By - Coast Guard is investigating the incident involving the Staten Island ferry that struck the pier and injured about a dozen passengers yesterday. With nearly 800 people onboard, the situation could have been much worse. Fortunately, the pilothouse was able to warn passengers before the allision.
Story here and here - Coast Guard Sector North Carolina and Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point have been working and training together to save lives on the North Carolina coast. The MCAS and the Marine Transport Squadron One (VMR-1) often respond to search and rescue cases in their area.
Story here - One of the many missions of the U.S. Coast Guard is the enforcement of fisheries laws at sea. Over the past couple of weeks, the news has covered a couple of the boats intercepted by the Coast Guard for illegal fishing.
Story here and here - Coast Guard will commission a new 87-foot cutter today. The CGC Sea Dog’s homeport is Kings Bay, Georgia. Click here to view pictures of the Sea Dog.
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