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#UPDATE 5 USCG concluded response to a fire onboard the Morning Midas which sank ~450 mi SW of Adak Monday. No injuries or visible signs of pollution. 2 vessels on scene monitoring area with pollution response equipment with another en route. Read more: https://t.co/Nee90erdyk https://t.co/SSSb1nwVii

#UPDATE 4 Yesterday, tug Garth Foss took over the tow of the Morning Midas (350 mi SW Adak) & is controlling vessel’s movement awaiting arrival of long-range towing vessel in about a week. No signs of smoke, flames, flooding, or pollution. https://t.co/8aCwQgjVqn

#UPDATE 3: Vessel approx. 220 mi south of Adak, drifting NE at 1.8 mph. Tug Gretchen Dunlap arrived on scene today & began assessments. 2 additional vessels scheduled to arrive within 2 weeks. No signs of pollution. 📸 From yesterday More: https://t.co/Z7YAe9JsK1 https://t.co/eh6vw1Iy5V https://t.co/hXJIDds6mU

#UPDATE 2 - Vessel is approx. 340 mi SW of Adak. - Wednesday overflight confirmed vessel still on fire, no visible indication it’s taking on water. - Zodiac Maritime coordinating to send salvage team for assessments. 📸 From Wednesday Press Release: https://t.co/SBVLX7MlHs https://t.co/kNzAzAYpw6 https://t.co/bZnkENfdS5

#UPDATE 1: All 22 crew members evacuated the ship onto a liferaft & were rescued by the vessel Cosco Hellas crew. USCG working with vessel parent company, Zodiac Maritime, to coordinate vessel recovery efforts. 📸 were taken yesterday. Press Release: https://t.co/UNQZfYVoUo https://t.co/tFGnIlqBYW https://t.co/JD8PxrUfGh

#BREAKING (2/2) Updates will be provided on X as the situation develops. Please direct overnight media inquiries to uscgalaska@uscg.mil

#BREAKING (1/2) USCG responding to fire onboard 600ft cargo ship Morning Midas with 22 people aboard 300 mi SW of Adak - No reported injuries - Ship’s crew actively fighting fire - 3 vessels on scene to assist - USCG aircrews en route to Adak - USCG Cutter en route to the area

The Coast Guard District 17 Command Center in Juneau is experiencing a phone outage. If you’re unable to reach them, call (206) 815-6884.

The Coast Guard District 17 Alaska command center's primary phone number, (907) 463-2000, is back to full functionality for all users.

The Coast Guard Sector Southeast Alaska command center is continuing to work through the ongoing Southeast Alaska phone outages. If you or anyone you know can’t contact the Sector SEAK command center at their primary #: 907-463-2980, they can be reached at 206-815-6563.

The Coast Guard's District 17 Alaska command center is continuing to work through the ongoing Southeast Alaska phone outage. If you or anyone you know needs to contact the Coast Guard District 17 command center, we can be reached at 1 (800) 478-5555.

#UPDATE Full connectivity has been restored. To contact the Alaska Coast Guard please call: Sector Southeast Alaska - (907) 463-2980 District 17 - (907) 463-2000

#UPDATE: Coast Guard Sector Southeast Alaska and D17 command centers are currently experiencing phone outages. To contact the Coast Guard in case of #emergency in Alaska please call: Sector Southeast: 206-815-6563 District 17: 206-815-6884

#UPDATE: Until connectivity is fully restored, please call 206-815-6563 to contact the Coast Guard in case of emergency in Southeast Alaska.

#Update: The phone numbers have been updated to the following: 206-820-4122 206-827-3661 206-820-3372 206-815-6563

Coast Guard Sector Southeast and D17 command centers are currently experiencing phone outages. To contact the Coast Guard in case of #emergency in Southeast Alaska please call one of these numbers: 571-613-1318 206-827-2957 571-608-7514

#UPDATE (2/2) The remaining 7 people are believed to be inside the aircraft but are currently inaccessible due to the condition of the plane. Our heartfelt condolences are with those affected by this tragic incident.

#UPDATE (1/2) #USCG has ended its search for the missing plane after the aircraft was located approx. 34 miles southeast of Nome. 3 individuals were found inside and reported to be deceased. https://t.co/XndzBYHdCE

#UPDATE Coast Guard, partner agencies to hold virtual press briefing for missing aircraft case near Nome, Alaska. Link in the press release below. https://t.co/JI1pHJqUMo

#UPDATE USCG Air Station Kodiak HC-130 Hercules aircrew searched the area between Nome and White Mountain with negative results. A Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew is en route to the location from Cold Bay.

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U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy departs Seattle for months-long Arctic deployment

UPDATE 3: Coast Guard responds to vessel fire offshore Adak, Alaska

UPDATE 2: Coast Guard responds to vessel fire offshore Adak, Alaska

Coast Guard Cutter Alex Haley holds change of command ceremony

Correction: Update: Coast Guard responds to vessel fire offshore Adak, Alaska

Update: Coast Guard responds to vessel fire offshore Adak, Alaska

CORRECTION: Coast Guard responds to vessel fire offshore Adak, Alaska

Coast Guard responds to vessel fire offshore Adak, Alaska

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