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world2 days ago•3 min saved

Tampa men linked to Cuban coast interception; one killed

Cuban authorities say a Florida-registered boat intercepted off Cuba carried 10 passengers; one Tampa man, Michael Ortega Casanova, was killed and another, Leo Enrique Cruz Gómez, detained after a confrontation with the Cuban coast guard described as a ‘terrorist infiltration.’ Associates say both men were involved with Casa Cuba de Tampa, an anti-communist Cuban group; U.S. officials are reviewing the incident and remain skeptical of Cuba’s account.

via Tampa Bay Times|

#boat #coast-guard #cuba

world2 days ago•4 min saved

American Citizen Among Four Dead After Stolen Speedboat Incursion Into Cuban Waters

An American citizen was killed when a stolen Florida-origin speedboat entered Cuban waters and opened fire on Cuban forces, resulting in four deaths and six others wounded or detained as Cuba described an infiltration attempt. U.S. officials say at least one American was among those arrested, and the White House has confirmed the American casualty as U.S. and Cuban authorities investigate the incident and its motives.

via CBS News|

#american #coast-guard #cuba

world3 days ago•3 min saved

Cuban forces clash at sea after Florida-registered speedboat fires on soldiers

Cuban soldiers say four people were killed and six wounded aboard a Florida-registered speedboat that entered Cuban waters and opened fire first; one Cuban officer was injured. U.S. officials, including Rubio, are gathering information to determine if any victims were American citizens or permanent residents, signaling rising tensions as U.S. policy shifts unfold toward Cuba.

via PBS|

#coast-guard #cuba #shooting

world11 days ago•3 min saved

Atlantic Chase Ends in Indictment of Tanker Captain

The United States indicted the captain of the tanker Marinera (formerly Bella 1) after a weekslong Atlantic chase for attempting to reach Venezuela and evading a Coast Guard boarding. The ship, which had renamed itself, displayed a Russian flag and was linked to Iranian oil sanctions-evasion activity before U.S. forces seized it near the U.K. on Jan. 7, part of a broader crackdown on Venezuela’s oil trade. The captain, Avtandil Kalandadze, faces two federal charges as the crew were detained; a UK judicial challenge by his wife was unsuccessful and officials did not immediately comment.

via The New York Times|

#coast-guard #indictment #sanctions

politics11 days ago•59 min saved

Coast Guard Brass Fume as Noem Allegedly Redirects Search Plane for Deportations

Sources told NBC News that Kristi Noem, then Homeland Security secretary, verbally ordered a Coast Guard C-130 on a missing-seaman search to pivot to ‘Alien Expulsion Operations,’ prompting pushback from San Diego leadership and a morale decline among senior Coast Guard officials; the DHS denies the diversion and says the aircraft never left the search, while ICE data show a spike in migrant flights diverted under Noem.

via The Daily Beast|

#coast-guard #dhs #immigration

politics11 days ago•13 min saved

Noem’s DHS leadership fuels Coast Guard tensions over mission priorities

Two officials and Coast Guard insiders say Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s first year at DHS has strained ties with the Coast Guard by shifting resources toward migrant deportations—reducing emphasis on search-and-rescue—and prompting clashes, including a May incident where adviser Corey Lewandowski berated flight crews for missing a personal item. Coast Guard aircraft have been increasingly used for deportations, fueling concerns about morale and a cultural shift away from traditional missions, even as DHS denies formal guidance changing priorities.

via NBC News|

#coast-guard #homeland-security #immigration

national27 days ago•6 min saved

Coast Guard suspends search for Lily Jean crewmembers off Cape Ann after exhaustive rescue effort

The U.S. Coast Guard suspended the search for the seven missing crewmembers from the 72-foot fishing vessel Lily Jean, about 25 miles off Cape Ann, Massachusetts, after an extensive 24-hour operation that recovered one unresponsive person, found a debris field, and located an unoccupied life raft. Search efforts spanned roughly 1,047 square miles using multiple aircraft and small boats; authorities determined all reasonable efforts had been exhausted and the cause remains under investigation.

via United States Coast Guard News (.mil)|

#coast-guard #fishing-vessel #lily-jean

local28 days ago•1 min saved

Search Ends for Gloucester Fishing Vessel Lily Jean and Its Seven Crew

The U.S. Coast Guard ended the search for the 72-foot Gloucester fishing vessel Lily Jean, with seven crew aboard, as communities in Gloucester mourn the potential loss and officials gather to honor those feared lost.

via The Boston Globe|

#coast-guard #fishing-vessel #gloucester

world28 days ago•3 min saved

Massachusetts fishing boat Lily Jean: search called off for missing crew

US Coast Guard suspended the search for the seven missing crew of the Lily Jean after the fishing vessel sank about 25 miles off Cape Ann, MA; a debris field, a body, and an unoccupied life raft were found, and authorities say all reasonable search efforts have been exhausted.

via BBC|

#coast-guard #gloucester #lily-jean

local28 days ago•3 min saved

Coast Guard halts search after Gloucester fishing vessel sinks off Cape Ann

The US Coast Guard suspended the search for seven crew aboard the 72-foot Lily Jean after it sank about 25 miles off Cape Ann, Massachusetts, with debris and a body found. A 24-hour, 1,000-square-mile search using aircraft, cutters, and small boats yielded no survivors, and officials said all reasonable efforts have been exhausted; there was no mayday call as the vessel was returning to Gloucester, the nation’s oldest fishing port.

via The Guardian|

#coast-guard #fishing-vessel #gloucester

local29 days ago•3 min saved

Coast Guard hunts for six missing after Lily Jean sinks off Gloucester

A 72-foot fishing boat Lily Jean sank about 25 miles off Cape Ann near Gloucester, leaving one dead and six missing. Coast Guard crews found a debris field and an empty life raft, and recovered a body not wearing a survival suit; no Mayday was issued. The search, involving helicopters, cutters and a fixed-wing aircraft, continued overnight as officials and Gov. Healey expressed concern for the crew and families.

via CBS News|

#coast-guard #fishing-boat #gloucester

usnews29 days ago•5 min saved

Coast Guard Pursues Search After EPIRB Activation Near Cape Ann; One Body Recovered

The U.S. Coast Guard Northeast District began a search and rescue operation after an EPIRB activation from the 72-foot fishing vessel Lily Jean, about 25 miles off Cape Ann. Attempts to contact the vessel were unsuccessful; a debris field and a life raft were found, and one unresponsive person was recovered. The search is ongoing with further updates expected as authorities continue the effort.

via United States Coast Guard News (.mil)|

#cape-ann #coast-guard #epirb

asia-pacific1 month ago•1 min saved

Philippines ferry tragedy: 18 dead, 24 still missing after sinking off Mindanao

Eighteen people died and about 24 remain missing after the MV Trisha Kerstin 3 ferry, carrying more than 350 aboard, sank off the southern coast of the Philippines while en route from Mindanao to Jolo. Some 317 passengers and crew were rescued, and authorities are investigating the cause amid rough seas and concerns about maintenance and overloading, a recurring factor in Philippine ferry disasters.

via BBC|

#asia-pacific #coast-guard #ferry-sinking

world1 month ago•3 min saved

Ferry Sinks Off Basilan, 18 Dead as Hundreds Rescued in Philippines

A steel-hulled ferry with more than 350 people on board sank near Baluk-Baluk Island, Basilan, in the southern Philippines after developing problems. At least 18 people were killed and about 316 were rescued, with roughly two dozen still missing as coast guard and navy crews search using vessels, a plane, and helicopters. Officials say there was no immediate sign of overloading, and an investigation will determine the cause.

via CBS News|

#basilan #coast-guard #ferry-disaster

world1 month ago•322 min saved

Philippines ferry sinks near Basilan; hundreds rescued as search continues

A ferry carrying more than 350 people sank shortly after midnight off Basilan island in southern Philippines. Officials said 332 passengers and 27 crew were aboard; rescuers had saved about 215 people and recovered seven bodies, with search-and-rescue operations led by the coast guard and navy alongside fishing boats. Sea accidents are common in the archipelago due to storms, overcrowding and safety enforcement, and the Dona Paz disaster in 1987 remains the worst peacetime maritime tragedy.

via CNN|

#basilan #coast-guard #ferry-sinking