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The U.S. Coast Guard East District continues to conduct Operation Safe Voyage to counter illegal passenger-for-hire oper...
14/09/2026

The U.S. Coast Guard East District continues to conduct Operation Safe Voyage to counter illegal passenger-for-hire operations and promote safety on our nation’s waterways! 🛟🚤 🚨

Anyone with information concerning suspected illegal charter activity is encouraged to contact their local Coast Guard Sector Command Center or submit an anonymous report to the Coast Guard Investigative Service (CGIS) via the CGIS Tips mobile application or the National Response Center hotline at 1-877-24WATCH (1-877-249-2824).

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MISSION READY: RESILIENT AND CONNECTEDSeptember is recognized as National Su***de Prevention Awareness Month. For us, it...
12/09/2026

MISSION READY: RESILIENT AND CONNECTED

September is recognized as National Su***de Prevention Awareness Month. For us, it resets our year-round focus on helping our members flourish. As we reflect on our sacred duty of saving lives and protecting others, we remember the vital role of connection, compassion, and continuous engagement to build individual and team resilience and ensuring our people thrive.

Remembering and honoring September 11, 2001, at today's remembrance event at Base Elizabeth City. 🇺🇸📷 by: Mike Moberly ...
11/09/2026

Remembering and honoring September 11, 2001, at today's remembrance event at Base Elizabeth City. 🇺🇸

📷 by: Mike Moberly

11/09/2026

On September 11, 2001, our nation was forever changed.

In the hours and days following the attacks, Coast Guard crews responded across the country, including in the National Capital Region, where maritime security became an immediate priority following the attack on the Pentagon.

In response to the evolving security needs of the nation’s capital, the U.S. Coast Guard established a permanent presence on the waters of Washington, D.C. Today, Station Washington continues that watch from Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, protecting the waterways surrounding our nation’s capital and remaining ready to respond when called.

Twenty-five years later, we remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost, honor the first responders and service members who answered the call, and reflect on a day that forever shaped our nation and our service.

We will never forget.

🇺🇸

10/09/2026

🚨 THINK BEFORE YOU CHARTER. 🚨

Not every boat advertised for hire is operating legally—or safely.

Illegal charter operations can put passengers at risk by bypassing important Coast Guard safety, inspection, and credentialing requirements. These operations may involve unqualified operators, inadequate safety equipment, overloading, or vessels operating without required inspections.

Before you board, know what to look for:

💰 Is the price too good to be true?
A significantly cheaper charter may be a warning sign.

🪪 Check the captain's credentials.
Ask to see a valid U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential.

🛟 Check the safety equipment.
Make sure there are enough appropriate life jackets and required emergency equipment for everyone aboard.

📋 Check the vessel.
For vessels carrying more than six passengers for hire, ask to see the vessel's Coast Guard Certificate of Inspection (COI).

👥 Know the passenger limit.
Overloading a vessel can reduce stability and increase the risk of capsizing.

⚓ If something doesn't look right, don't get on the boat.

👀 See a suspicious charter? Report it through the National Response Center at 1-877-24WATCH (1-877-249-2824).

Over the holiday weekend U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary members were out on our nation’s capital’s waterways supporting the ...
09/09/2026

Over the holiday weekend U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary members were out on our nation’s capital’s waterways supporting the U.S. Coast Guard East District’s Operation Safe Voyage over Labor Day weekend!

The Auxiliary members helped educate the public about the dangers of illegal chartering and the importance of safe boating practices.

We appreciate their continued dedication and support to the Coast Guard and our communities!

⚠️ Check the vessel!If you're paying for a charter with more than six passengers for hire, the vessel generally must hav...
08/09/2026

⚠️ Check the vessel!

If you're paying for a charter with more than six passengers for hire, the vessel generally must have a valid U.S. Coast Guard Certificate of Inspection (COI).

A COI identifies important operating requirements for the vessel, including how many passengers it is authorized to carry, required safety equipment, manning, and operating conditions.

Before stepping on board:
1. Ask to see the Certificate of Inspection.
2. Check that it is valid.
3. Make sure the passenger capacity covers your group.

If the operator cannot provide the appropriate inspection documentation, don’t get on the boat!

A few seconds of checking before leaving the dock can help ensure your charter is operating within the safety standards designed to protect you.

👀 See a suspicious charter? Report it through the National Response Center at 1-877-24WATCH (1-877-249-2824).

Fo immediate danger to life or property, dial 911 or call the Coast Guard on VHF-FM Marine Channel 16.



Graphic By: PA3 Lyric Jackson

04/09/2026

From all of us here at the U.S. Coast Guard East District, have a safe 🇺🇸

03/09/2026

Su***de prevention starts with knowing how to help, and the Coast Guard offers training that gives every member the tools to step in when someone needs support.

Chaplain Lt. Lee J. Yi describes it best: “That’s where ASIST comes in. It is that stop-gap between someone who is thinking about su***de and getting them to someone who can provide long-term care. In , we learn how to be the first-aid su***de response and provide an intervention so that they have the best chance at safety, hope, and life.”

Two trainings are available across the service:

• safeTALK is a four-hour, in-person course for anyone in the Coast Guard community. Using the “TALK” steps—Tell, Ask, Listen, and Keepsafe—participants learn how to recognize signs of su***de risk, approach someone who may be struggling, and connect them to help.

• ASIST (Applied Su***de Intervention Skills Training) is a two-day program that teaches members how to assist someone at risk for su***de. Anyone 16 or older can take ASIST, regardless of background. It is available to the service members, their dependents and civilian coast guard employees. The training focuses on providing first-aid intervention until the person can connect with longer-term care such as mental health, medical, Work-Life, or Chaplains.

Members are encouraged to reach out to their local Chaplain Corps, Employee Assistance Program Coordinators (EAPCs), or their command to learn when these trainings are offered and how they can help you support your .

Get out there, sign up, and take a training today. Your readiness could save a life.

Have you heard of ASIST or safeTalk training near your unit? Drop a 🛟 life ring emoji if you have! ⚓

Photo by U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Mike Pascale
Graphic by PA2 Kilroy

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