U.S. Coast Guard Station Oak Island

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BZ to the crew that responded!
02/07/2026

BZ to the crew that responded!

12/23/2025

*** PHONE NUMBER UPDATE ***

Coast Guard Sector North Carolina has recently updated their phone number to (206)815-7120. For EMERGENCY and other maritime reporting please call (833)732-8628.

Please be advised that the phone number listed on Google is incorrect.

Please continue to update any contact lists and share through any industry distribution list you may use. Again, the new phone number for general Sector non-emergency business please call (206)815-7120. For EMERGENCY and other maritime reporting please call (833)732-8628.

Thank you all for your flexibility.

09/15/2025
08/22/2025

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Our station has a new phone number! If you have any questions or concerns, the number to reach us is (206)815-7155. If you have an emergency, please utilize 911.
The Coast Guard is always monitoring channel 16 for international hailing and distress!

08/04/2025
Job well done by the crew!
07/10/2025

Job well done by the crew!

🚨 Rescue Alert 🚨

U.S. Coast Guard Station Oak Island rescued 2 people after their 12-foot jon boat began taking on water near Bald Head Island, .

One person was found holding onto a cooler, while the other remained aboard the boat. Both were brought to safety, and the boat was successfully towed back to shore.

People safe ✅
Property saved ✅

All in a day’s work for rescuers! ⚓



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07/04/2025

Happy 4th of July! Today, we celebrate the birth of our nation and the freedoms we cherish. The men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard remain on watch across our borders, where defense of America begins. As the nation's finest maritime fighting force, we are applying our full range of capabilities to control, secure, and defend our borders and maritime approaches. We continue operations to facilitate commerce vital to economic security and strategic mobility, safeguarding a Marine Transportation System that is instrumental in restoring U.S. maritime dominance.

As an Armed Service, we are proud to stand alongside our fellow servicemembers, and extend our gratitude to all who have dedicated their lives to defending our nation. Your service and sacrifice make our freedom possible.

This holiday, please remember to celebrate responsibly and stay safe on the water.

From the U.S. Coast Guard, have a safe and happy Independence Day!

04/29/2025

⚠️ LAW ENFORCEMENT EXERCISE NOTICE ⚠️

The Coast Guard, along with federal, state, and industry partners, are scheduled to hold an active-shooter/active threat full-scale exercise Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m on the Bald Head Island Ferry in the vicinity of the Southport Channel, on the Cape Fear River.

Residents and community members around the Oak Island area should expect large numbers of public safety personnel, vessels, sirens, and simulated activities. These activities are associated with the exercise and will not pose a threat to the public.

The Bald Head Island Ferry will operate as usual for the duration of the exercise.

This important full-scale exercise is organized by the regional Area Maritime Security Committee and will simulate a response to an attack against the marine transportation system. It is designed to enhance regional response readiness to ensure public safety and security.

For additional information please contact the U.S. Coast Guard at (910) 343-3880.

Hey! That’s us! 💪
01/27/2025

Hey! That’s us! 💪

U.S. Coast Guard Station Oak Island's 47-foot Motor Lifeboat underway during a recent Search and Rescue case. 🛟 💪

❄️☃️🌨️With the recent drop in temperatures bringing some snow to Oak Island, our crews are staying warm while cleaning a...
01/22/2025

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With the recent drop in temperatures bringing some snow to Oak Island, our crews are staying warm while cleaning and preparing the boats to remain ready for any response needed. We encourage everyone to stay safe and stay cautious if travel is necessary!

01/22/2025

Phones are back up and running! Stations phone number is (910)278-1133, with any emergencies or concerns contact us at the number listed above!

Hope everyone has a safe night with this weather coming our way! ❄️

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Oak Island, NC
28465

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+19102781133

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