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During a routine boarding near Tybee Island, USCG Station Tybee crewmembers identified a commercial fishing vessel crewm...
10/16/2026

During a routine boarding near Tybee Island, USCG Station Tybee crewmembers identified a commercial fishing vessel crewmember with an active Chatham County warrant.
Through quick and safe coordination, our crew executed an at-sea transfer of custody to the Chatham County Marine Patrol and completed the boarding.
We are proud to work daily with our local law enforcement partners to keep our maritime domain secure!

Sector Charleston, Station Charleston, CGC Anvil and CGC Kingfisher had the pleasure of hosting USCG Vice Commandant ADM...
10/15/2026

Sector Charleston, Station Charleston, CGC Anvil and CGC Kingfisher had the pleasure of hosting USCG Vice Commandant ADM Thomas Allan, Deputy MCPOG Matthew Buckman, and staff.

The eventful itinerary included tours of the CGC Anvil and CGC Kingfisher.

Other memorable highlights of the day included an outside fellowship and BBQ with the Unit Commands and crew, and some high-stakes judging of the "guac-off" competition between two Culinary Specialists (CSs) from CGC Anvil and CGC Kingfisher.

Thank you to our leadership for visiting and supporting the crew!
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⚓ Charleston mariners: Your next credential application just got a digital upgrade!Applying for or renewing your Merchan...
10/15/2026

⚓ Charleston mariners: Your next credential application just got a digital upgrade!

Applying for or renewing your Merchant Mariner Credential? Meet NAVITA, the U.S. Coast Guard’s new online mariner credentialing platform designed to simplify applications and make tracking your progress easier.

Whether you work aboard a tug, run fishing charters, or are working toward your first credential, NAVITA puts useful tools at your fingertips:

✅ Submit credential applications and supporting documents online.
✅ Follow a guided application process to help catch missing information.
✅ Track your application status.
✅ Access your credential information in one place.

Getting started: Have your Login.gov account ready or create one when prompted, then set up your NAVITA profile.

📲 Explore NAVITA: navita.uscg.mil/s/

The system is rolling out in phases, with additional capabilities planned as the Coast Guard continues modernizing mariner credentialing.

Know a captain, deckhand, engineer, or future mariner? Share this post and help Charleston’s working waterfront stay informed!

Before a wind turbine blade can catch the breeze, it has to cross the seas. 🌊⚓️This is a distinctive cargo ship equipped...
10/09/2026

Before a wind turbine blade can catch the breeze, it has to cross the seas. 🌊⚓️

This is a distinctive cargo ship equipped to carry enormous wind turbine blades overseas. Her long, open deck helps accommodate cargo that takes some serious planning to load, secure, and transport.

Ships like this offer a fascinating glimpse into the maritime world: specialized vessels, skilled crews, and remarkable engineering moving things most of us rarely think about.

Next time you see a wind turbine turning, remember, the journey may have started aboard a ship like this. 🌎

This morning, Coast Guard members, friends, and the Lowcountry community came together for a memorial run honoring LTJG ...
10/09/2026

This morning, Coast Guard members, friends, and the Lowcountry community came together for a memorial run honoring LTJG Christian “Crik” Riozzi-Bodine. 🇺🇸

On what would have been his 25th birthday, we ran in remembrance of Crik’s life, service, and the lasting impact he had on those around him.

brings people together at first light to remember Crik, support one another, and carry forward his legacy of courage, teamwork, and service. 🌅🏃‍♂️

‼️ATTENTION ‼️Surfboard found 7.5 NM offshore Edisto Beach in position 32-28.691N 080-06.095W, if anyone knows who it be...
10/05/2026

‼️ATTENTION ‼️
Surfboard found 7.5 NM offshore Edisto Beach in position 32-28.691N 080-06.095W, if anyone knows who it belongs to, please reach out the Sector Charleston Command Center at (833)453-1261

10/05/2026
09/27/2026
Setting the global standard, right here in the Lowcountry! ⚓️🇺🇸✨We recently had the honor of hosting special visitors fr...
09/27/2026

Setting the global standard, right here in the Lowcountry! ⚓️🇺🇸✨

We recently had the honor of hosting special visitors from the Cyprus Port Authority and the U.S. Embassy in Charleston! 🇨🇾🇺🇸

So, why Charleston of all places? Because the Port of Charleston is actively setting the benchmark for maritime safety, commerce, and efficient transportation.

Through the U.S. Department of Justice’s International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program (ICITAP), which works to train and develop law enforcement and port agencies worldwide, we were able to share best practices, exchange insights, and showcase how our local maritime community operates.

We’re incredibly proud to show off what we’re building here in Charleston and support our international partners as they grow! 🚢🌊

So much maritime knowledge in one place!!! 🛳️ For the first time in over 20 years, Coast Guard Sector Charleston hosted ...
09/20/2026

So much maritime knowledge in one place!!! 🛳️
For the first time in over 20 years, Coast Guard Sector Charleston hosted advanced Hull & Machinery ⚙️ Inspectors from all over Coast Guard.
These inspectors are some of the organizations most highly qualified experts on all the complexities that come with ensuring vessel hull material and associated machinery are in compliance with U.S. and international laws and regulations 📖

The maritime industry has a wide array complex vessels and these Coast Guard professionals ensure it runs smoothly and safely!

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Charleston, SC
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