U.S. Coast Guard Arctic (formerly District 17)

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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: 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

A-Hoist there! 👋🚁 It's our 235th birthday so we're showing you the awesome four-person rescue Air Station Kodiak crews conducted on Friday! Happy birthday @USCG ! 🥳🎂 https://t.co/J1yeoRViGc https://t.co/70AdgW13mx

Welcome to Alaska, USCGC Storis! This one-of-a-kind icebreaker is transiting the Inside Passage en route to Juneau for its upcoming commissioning. Did you know: Storis is the first polar icebreaker acquired in over 25 years? #USCG #Storis #ArcticPresence #ForceDesign2028 https://t.co/Gwa0B8VMDa

RT @NWSAnchorage: A Tsunami Watch is in effect for much of the Southcentral coastline. If you're in the watch area, stay tuned for informat…

#BREAKING USCG responded to a China-flagged research ship on the U.S. Extended Continental Shelf (ECS) in the U.S. Arctic ~333mi N of Utqiagvik, AK. The U.S. has exclusive rights to conserve and manage the living and non-living resources of its ECS. https://t.co/mtfmBjZALU

#BREAKING USCG is responding to NWS Tsunami Warning for portions of AK. Heed warnings of NWS and local officials. USCG evacuating personnel from Base Kodiak to higher ground & launched 2 ready aircrews. More: https://t.co/IjMPhuRrTo https://t.co/ZOlnQ9WVBd

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Coast Guard District 17 has been renamed to U.S. Coast Guard Arctic District. All #USCG Districts have been renamed from numerical to geographic designators under Force Design 2028 to indicate more accurately the regions they serve and represent. Full release below:

#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