U.S. Coast Guard Arctic District

Any Season, Any Time, Always Ready

Please view our press release here: https://t.co/2bEHD69oJq

UPDATE: The Coast Guard is actively investigating the helicopter crash on Harbor Mountain that occurred June 22, 2026. https://t.co/rxCX0xLfmp

CORRECTION: This press release has been edited to make corrections to the rescue timeline. The photo courtesy has also been corrected to give photo credit to the Canadian Coast Guard. https://t.co/81R49mCPwy

UPDATE: Coast Guard responds to Coast Guard helicopter crash in Sitka, Alaska https://t.co/4siPuGAjhI

Is 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.

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 members

(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.

(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.

(2/4) sustainable fisheries. To avoid any unintended consequences, distractions from NOAA’s ongoing investigation, or confusion about the compliance record within the Alaska pollock fishery, the Coast Guard removed the press release and social media posts.

(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’s

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. https://t.co/A34yIJxo17

#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: https://t.co/Fol8dsjhkJ https://t.co/JWwbIPStM2

NOTICE: DUE TO THE LAPSE IN FEDERAL FUNDING, INFORMATION ON THIS SOCIAL MEDIA SITE WILL NOT BE ACTIVELY MANAGED. https://t.co/TShoIrhbI5

#BREAKING USCG responded to 2 Chinese research vessels in the Arctic ~230-265 mi from Utqiagvik, AK, between Sunday and Tuesday. More: https://t.co/eUgYDPqUd4 https://t.co/5RERwN7WoK

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: https://t.co/ZOFc6x4c7r https://t.co/ihOLfHDu3m

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! https://t.co/99Bz60m3Yl

#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. https://t.co/draNcniqoq https://t.co/D0KstAReRF

#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.

Yesterday the @USCG commissioned its newest cutter, Coast Guard Cutter Earl Cunningham (WPC 1159), for official entry into the service at Coast Guard Base Kodiak, Alaska. Full press release here: https://t.co/1AZ7n1mmja https://t.co/zM8ccYV7vi