Welcome to the Ninth Coast Guard District

Guardians of the Great Lakes

The Ninth Coast Guard District is responsible for all Coast Guard operations throughout the five Great Lakes, the Saint Lawrence Seaway and parts of the surrounding states including 6,700 miles of shoreline and 1,500 miles of the international border with Canada. The 6,000 active duty, reserve, civilian and auxiliary men and women who make up the Ninth District deliver multi-mission services in search and rescue, maritime safety and security, environmental protection, maritime law enforcement, aids to navigation and icebreaking.

 

         

 

NINTH COAST GUARD DISTRICT
1240 East Ninth Street
Cleveland, OH 44199
(216) 902-6000

 

Ninth District Command Center - 1-800-321-4400
Emergency Dismissal Plan Hotline - 216-902-6185

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RT @USCG: #NationalSafeBoatingWeek Boat inspections are paramount in ensuring you and your friends or family are ready for an enjoyable and…
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#UPDATE - Two tugboats are on scene assisting the cargo vessel. #USCG STA Fairport is monitoring operations on scen… https://t.co/TFOAYV2WAo
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(Photos courtesy of STA Fairport) https://t.co/8KHsFWcnpY
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#HappeningNow - #USCG STA Fairport is responding to the cargo vessel AMERICAN COURAGE aground IVO #FairportHarbor.… https://t.co/s3ztd0nG5p
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BZ to #USCG STA Port Huron for the swift response to a disabled vessel w/ 4 POB, all wearing life jackets, adrift a… https://t.co/jx1gKYMMg6
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Earlier, #USCG SEC Buffalo received a report of a personal water craft w/ 1 POB taking on water in #IrondequoitBay.… https://t.co/xeH0kzEqeN
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#UPDATE - Dewatering operations have continued for the partially submerged vessel in #Duluth Harbor. The bow is ref… https://t.co/ZfoaK8cU5z
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It was a great day today at the #USCG Open House! The Silent Drill Team performed for the community at the Marine S… https://t.co/X7uZnIL9oT
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Here’s a great safe boating tip! Remember to be aware of your surroundings while on the water. #USCG #NSBW… https://t.co/R2cqfksXAl
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RT @USCG: #Nationalsafeboatingweek runs May 21-27, 2022 but that doesn't mean you can't practice good water safety every day! Stay safe wi…
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Tomorrow, Cleveland area #USCG units will be hosting an Open House event! The Drill Team will perform, AIRSTA Detro… https://t.co/uznxcSZgE2
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It’s #WearYourLifeJacketAtWorkDay! RADM Johnston and other members of the #USCG Ninth District #Cleveland are parti… https://t.co/lCVZL3OtCT
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BZ to #USCG STA Bayfield for the swift response when a report came in of a disabled vessel w/ 3 POB drifting toward… https://t.co/3g2sXLxWT7
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RT @NWSCLE: The hottest weather to date this year is on tap for Friday and Saturday, with some record highs in jeopardy of being tied or br…
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It’s #NationalLifeJacketDay! Remember to always wear a life jacket while on the water, no matter what activity you… https://t.co/msiBVkvqug
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National Safe Boating week is coming up and to kick things off, the @USCGAux is hosting two safe boating events in… https://t.co/2MhIgAH9tW
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RT @USCG: Mental health is a challenging issue we face all too often. The #USCG recognizes the need to prioritize how we face this challeng…
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Here’s a great tip on how to minimize the chance of capsizing. Be sure to not overload your boat while out on the w… https://t.co/8Comux6gVS
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BZ to #USCG STA Buffalo for the swift response today when a report came in of a capsized canoe w/ 1 PIW on the… https://t.co/ACVIreuFuf
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If you witness someone fall overboard, do NOT take your eyes off of them! Throw floatation devices out to them and yell "man overboard, port/starboard side!" while continuously pointing at them. The operator can then maneuver the vessel to recover the person in water.
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Happy #NationalDogDay! Let's see your buddies enjoying the water!
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One thing you can count on is that the Great Lakes are unpredictable. Keep the fun days fun by being safe, wearing lifejackets, and planning ahead. 
Thanks for sharing your fun, safe day with us, Jessi!
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Remember BOSN Wren, who just earned his master cutterman title on U.S. Coast Guard Cutter ALDER? Bet you didn't know he made an appearance in the opening scene of Clear and Present Danger starring Harrison Ford!
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#OTD 20 years ago, Coast Guard Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron (HITRON) made its 1st drug interdiction. These aircrews deploy on #USCG cutters and use precision gunfire to stop drug smuggling vessels. #HITRON2020
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The Coast Guard Band completed their Great Lakes summer tour Sunday in Cantigny Military Park in Wheaton, Illinois with a most entertaining performance in front of more than 1,100 people at the outdoor venue. Mixed in with a variety of instrumentals, marches and patriotic songs was a medley of popular Julie Andrew songs sung by extremely talented Petty Officer 1st Class Megan Weikleenget. Each year the Band tours a different Coast Guard district. Next year, they'll perform on the west coast in District 11.
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Bandit says everyone can have fun while being safe on the water! 
Tag or share to remind a friend to wear a lifejacket on the water!
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Look after each other out there. Things can change in an instant.
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