U.S. Coast Guard Sector Corpus Christi

05/16/2026

⚓️ National Safe Boating Week 2026 is Here! ⚓️

As we kick off the summer boating season, National Safe Boating Week (May 16–22, 2026) serves as an important reminder that safety on the water starts before you leave the dock.

🚤 Before heading out, remember to:
✅ Wear your U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket
✅ Check that your required safety equipment is onboard and operational
✅ Take a boating safety course to sharpen your knowledge and skills

Today also marked “Wear Your Life Jacket to Work Day,” helping raise awareness that life jackets save lives and should be worn every time you’re on the water, not just carried onboard.

Whether you're fishing, cruising, or enjoying time with family and friends, make safety your first priority this boating season.

05/12/2026

🚨 Heads up!! 🚨 Station Port O'Connor's phone lines are currently unavailable. To contact the Station, please utilize their OOD number at (361) 746-0447. As always, in the event of a search and Rescue emergency, please contact the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Corpus Christi Command center at (800) 874-2143 Thank you!

03/26/2026

The Commad Center contact issue has been resolved. Have a great day!

Semper Paratus!

03/25/2026

The primary phone number for contacting our Command Center (1-800-874-2143) is currently experiencing technical difficulties. For maritime emergencies, please utilize the Search and Rescue Line at +1 (866) 302-0587.

Semper Paratus!

03/09/2026

‼️Heads up!!‼️

Tonight, March 9 from 7:30pm-8:00pm CST, there will be a flare training including 02 red meteor flares at position 27-47.70N, 097-02.00W (about 3 miles Southeast of the Port Aransas jetties). As always, the Coast Guard ready and able to respond in the event of Search and Rescue. For any concerns, please contact the Command Center at 800-874-2143.

01/29/2026

On Tuesday, Station Port O’Connor, Station South Padre Island, and U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Corpus Christi teamed up along the Texas coast to help cold-stunned sea turtles. Boats and aerial crews rescued 38 turtles, all safely taken to care facilities.

A big thank you to everyone who made this possible—teamwork in action protecting our marine life!

01/23/2026

01/09/2026

The VHF station is now fully mission capable. Stay safe out there!

01/09/2026

Sector Corpus Christi is unable to monitor VHF 16 in the inshore and offshore waters from Baffin Bay to Port Mansfield, TX at this time. For maritime emergencies, please contact the U.S. Coast Guard at +1 (800) 874-2143.

12/22/2025

Earlier today, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Corpus Christi in conjunction with U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Corpus Christi kicked off the holiday season by conducting a MEDEVAC operation off the Hoover Diana rig 160nm offshore platform. A huge Bravo Zulu to our Command Center and partners in the sky at Air Station Corpus Christi for their successful operation!!