U.S. Coast Guard Southeast

A @USCG Station Port Canaveral boat crew assisted 4 people aboard a vessel taking on water 12 miles off #CapeCanaveral, Saturday. Mariners heading offshore are reminded to routinely inspect their vessels and file a float plan with a trusted contact before leaving the dock. #SAR

#SAR A @USCG STA Islamorada boat crew assisted 1 person from a 34-foot vessel taking on water in the vicinity of Community Harbor, Sat. No injuries were reported. Coast Guard crews remain ready 24/7 to respond to mariners in distress and help keep our waterways safe.

#Breaking @USCG Cutter Charles Sexton’s crew transferred 4 illegal aliens to @CBP this week, following 2 #LE boardings of fishing vessels offshore of Key West. The #USCG & @OVS_Southeast #LE partners continue to patrol & protect our U.S. maritime borders from illegal migration.

A @USCG Station Mia Beach #LE crew, alongside @CBPAMO & @DFOFlorida officers, seized 900 Ibs. of cocaine worth an est. $6.7M from a suspected drug smuggling vessel off Cape Florida, Sun. This amount has the potential to kill more than 300K Americans. 🔗: tinyurl.com/4kczms8a

Prepárese para la temporada de huracanes aprendiendo a entender los pronósticos. Estos le pueden dar mucha información sobre lo que se espera, como las trayectorias, las cantidades de lluvia, la velocidad del viento y más. #HurricanePrep #HurricaneStrong noaa.gov/comprenda-el-p…

Prepare for hurricane season by knowing how to understand forecasts. They can tell you a lot about what is expected, including the storm’s path, rainfall amounts, wind speeds, and more. #HurricanePrep #HurricaneStrong noaa.gov/understand-for…

El mejor momento para prepararse es ANTES del comienzo de la temporada de huracanes. Evite tener que apresurarse con los preparativos que pueden salvarle la vida esperando hasta que sea demasiado tarde #HurricanePrep #HurricaneStrong noaa.gov/prep-rese-ante…

The best time to prepare for hurricanes is BEFORE hurricane season begins. Avoid having to rush through potentially life-saving preparations by waiting until it’s too late. #HurricanePrep #HurricaneStrong noaa.gov/prepare-before…

El primer paso para prepararse para los huracanes es conocer su riesgo. Los huracanes no son solo un problema costero, así que averigüe hoy qué tipos de peligros del agua o viento pueden ocurrir donde USTED vive. #HurricanePrep #HurricaneStrong noaa.gov/conozca-su-rie…

The first step of preparing for hurricanes is to know your risk. Hurricanes are not just a coastal problem, so find out today what types of water and wind hazards could happen where YOU live. #HurricanePrep #HurricaneStrong noaa.gov/know-your-risk…

Yesterday, A @uscg Station Key West boat crew rescued 2 kayakers, after their kayaks overturned in the vicinity of Fort Zachary Taylor. Fortunately both kayakers were wearing life jackets, which played a critical role in keeping them safe. Read more!👇🏼🛟 tinyurl.com/yc3swpm4

#SAR A @USCG Station Canaveral boat crew safely assisted 7 people aboard a disabled 25-foot vessel 22 miles east of New Smyrna Beach, Saturday. The crew towed the vessel to Station Ponce, where commercial salvage personnel took over.

#Breaking A USCG STA Sand Key boat crew assisted three people aboard a 32-foot vessel taking on water, 37 miles W of Anclote Key, Sat. SE District men and women maintain the watch 24/7 year-round and stand ready to respond to emergent maritime incidents to protect the Nation.

#Breaking 🚨 A @uscg Station Miami Beach boat crew rescued 2 ppl from a personal watercraft taking on water in the vicinity of Miami Beach, Sat. No injuries were reported. The #USCG reminds all personal watercraft riders to wear a life jacket & maintain proper comms on board.

🛥️ Being a safe boater starts with education! 📚 Most accidents come down to: • Speed • Inexperience • Lack of awareness The best prevention? 👉 Take a boating safety course. cgaux.org/boatinged/

Your safety gear = your lifeline🛟🧯📞📡 Before getting underway, make sure you have: ✔️Registered EPIRB/PLB ✔️Engine cut-off switch ✔️Personal Flotation ✔️Device ✔️Marine VHF radio ✔️Fire Extinguisher ✔️Throwable Flotation Be prepared. Be equipped. #BoatReady #SafetyGear #USCG

#BREAKING @USCG STA Cortez LE crew, with assistance from Sarasota PD, terminated an illegal charter vessel, Friday, near Big Sarasota Pass, FL. Our crews are ready to save lives and stop illegal activity and protect our waterways every day. 📎: tinyurl.com/4x7ejrfu

#Breaking @USCG STA Cortez LE crew terminated an illegal charter voyage Thursday, near Anna Maria Island.  The SE District remains always ready, with prepared crews to meet today’s missions and tomorrow’s challenges. 📎: tinyurl.com/yyyzjx2p

#SafeBoating Before getting underway, make a float plan Tell someone where you're going, your route, & when you plan to return. In an emergency, that info helps @USCG crews start searching efforts. A float plan can be as simple as a text. #SAR #USCG

#USCG Air Station Clearwater aircrews are wearing their life jackets today for National Wear Your Life Jacket at Work Day, officially kicking off National Safe Boating Week. Keep an eye on our account during NSBW from May 18-22 for safe boating tips and tricks!