U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Terrapin

10/01/2025

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04/22/2025

11/16/2024

Great opportunity for our crew!

08/07/2024

Successful and safe last weekend during Seafair Festival! We assisted in the enforcement of a marine safety zone in Lake Washington for the hydro boat races and U.S. Navy Blue Angels air show along side over five different Coast Guard units, local law enforcement, and U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. Thank you for a memorable weekend!

07/11/2024

This 4th of July TERRAPIN ventured along the Columbia River to Portland to enforce a safety zone for the city’s firework display and waterfront Blues Festival. Thank you Portland Fire & Rescue for hosting our crew over the holiday!

In addition, our law enforcement team conducting recreational boaters safety boardings in support of Operation Dry Water — a national campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of boating under the influence.

U.S. Coast Guard Sector Columbia River
Coast Guard Sector Puget Sound
Operation Dry Water

05/24/2024

National Safe Boating Week

Do you have the essential boating gear to be prepared on the water?
Items such as, but not limited to:
1. Life jackets for all passengers
2. Emergency signaling devices
3. Engine cut off switch
4. Float plan

You can learn all about the essential equipment required for safe boating by attending a Safe Boating course or visiting the Safe Boating Campaign website.

📸: Safe Boating Campaign

04/27/2024

This morning we welcomed SN Bucur’s family onboard to administer an Oath of Enlistment for his wife, Heather.

Heather is prior service Army allowing her to attend Direct Entry Petty Officer Training Course (DEPOT) - a 20 day basic training course opposed to the traditional eight week program. Welcome to the Coast Guard shipmate!

04/01/2024

Come and get it while it’s hot! BM2 Kuykendoll and our new Culinary Specialist, CS2 Casey, planned a seafood boil for the crew to include Maine lobsters.

CS2 Casey transferred from TRACEN Yorktown galley and is excited to return to the PNW with her family. When she’s not baking at home, she loves to spend her time reading or crocheting.

03/13/2024

Terrapin had the opportunity to partner with NUWC Keyport to conduct tactical boat operations involving semi-submersible and submersible vehicle exercises. We are always excited to partner and work alongside a fellow sea-going service!

03/02/2024

Attention to advancement!

Congrats to Chief Kramer to advancing to the rank of Senior Chief. MKCS Kramer was the top MKC selected to advance to the rank of E-8 in the Coast Guard. Thank you for your dedicated commitment and leadership in our service MKCS Kramer!

02/11/2024

We love seeing and interacting with all the locals throughout the Puget Sound!

Mr. Seal your Kayak🤨⁉️

U.S. Coast Guard Station Seattle sealed the deal during a patrol near Discovery Park on Wednesday morning. Mr. Seal was quite confused when the boarding officer asked to see a life jacket.

Luckily the kayak was well sealed, and no leaks were reported!

U.S. Coast Guard
U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area
U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Northwest
U.S. Coast Guard Office of Emergency Management & Disaster Response
Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard