CG ESCANABA

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Escanaba returns to Portsmouth, Virginia after interdicting $102 million worth of illegal narcotics

The 'Escanaba' returned home to Portsmouth on Nov 20, 2023,, following a 51-day patrol in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. Patrolling in support of Joint Interagency Task Force-South, the 'Escanaba' worked alongside other Coast Guard cutters, Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security units, and several international partners to conduct counterdrug operations. The 'Escanaba' disrupted illegal narcotics smuggling, interdicting 3,520 kilograms of cocaine valued at more than $102 million, which were offloaded in Port Everglades, Florida. While in theater, Escanaba worked to detect and interdict drug-smuggling vessels and suspected traffickers. Escanaba’s crew directly contributed to Coast Guard objectives to combat transnational criminal organizations and enhance regional stability and security. The 'Escanaba''s operations were augmented by a Coast Guard Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron crew, which delivered air support for the use of force, and a tactical law enforcement detachment, which supplied skilled boarding personnel for mission strategy and strengthened law enforcement activities. Report with photo: https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/3595047/us-coast-guard-cutter-escanaba-returns-home-to-portsmouth-virginia-after-interd/

Coast Guard Cutter rescued three Cubans

The 'Escanaba' rescued three Bahamians on Dec 16, 2022, from a disabled vessel 25 miles north of Cuba. The Cost Guard Cutter arrived on scene after a Coast Guard Air Station Miami HC-144 Ocean Sentry had alerted District Seven watchstanders on Dec 15 at 1 p.m. of the disabled vessel. The boat people were transferred to the Royal Bahamas Defense Force on Dec 16. Report with photo: https://coastguardnews.com/coast-guard-rescues-3-people-off-cuba/

180 Haitians rescued from shipwrecked sailboat

The 'Escanaba' repatriated 180 Haitians to Haiti on Nov 26, following an interdiction 25 miles south of Rodriguez Key. A good Samaritan alerted Sector Key West watchstanders of an overloaded sailing vessel, at approximately 5 a.m. on Nov 21. Coast Guard air and surface assets, and Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations crews responded. At approximately 7 p.m., the 50-foot sailing vessel hit a sand bar south of Whale Harbor resulting in multiple reports of people in the water. U.S. Border Patrol reported rescuing 18 people. One person was medevaced to the Jackson Memorial Hospital for further evaluation. There were 89 men, 55 women, and 46 children aboard the cutter. The remaining 10 people were going through a joint interagency process and disposition has yet to be decided. Report with photo: https://coastguardnews.com/coast-guard-repatriates-180-people-to-haiti/