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10/12/2026

Ever wonder what the inside of a 300-foot tank barge looks like?

Last Thursday, USCG Sector Virginia Marine Inspectors put on their personal protective equipment (PPE) and climbed down into the void spaces of an inland tank barge for a scheduled internal structural exam.

Behind the flashlights and hard hats is a critical mission: Coast Guard Marine Inspections. Our inspectors evaluate structural integrity, welds, framing, and bulkheads from the inside out to catch microscopic cracks or corrosion before they can become catastrophic failures.

Whether it's carrying petroleum, chemicals, or agricultural cargo along America’s marine highway, vessel safety protects our waterways, marine ecosystems, and port economies long before a ship ever sets sail.

Just another day on the watch - deep inside the steel hulls that keep commerce moving.

10/03/2026

Belated Bravo Zulu to the U.S. Fleet Forces Band that supported the U.S.C.G. Sector Virginia Change of Command this year. Semper Paratus is a toe-tapper, but I think as many people knew the words to K-Pop Demon Hunters.

Job well done by WKTR’s Blaine Stewart on capturing the soul of the service. Bravo Zulu!
09/29/2026

Job well done by WKTR’s Blaine Stewart on capturing the soul of the service. Bravo Zulu!

With a team of 50 service members managing millions of dollars in maritime assets, the US Coast Guard Station Portsmouth relies on young, dedicated recruits to protect local waterways.

22 push-ups, a small effort to remember the challenge veterans face and how we can help prevent su***de in our community...
09/28/2026

22 push-ups, a small effort to remember the challenge veterans face and how we can help prevent su***de in our community.

09/28/2026
09/27/2026

Following a multi-agency search effort of 64 cumulative hours, the Coast Guard has suspended its active search for the man last seen entering the water in the Chickahominy River near Brickyard Landing.

Since notification on Friday, Coast Guard Sector Virginia, air crews from Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City, and boat crews from Coast Guard Station Portsmouth conducted extensive land, surface, and aerial searches round the clock alongside state and local partners.

Search efforts were conducted in close coordination with the James City County Fire Department, James City County Police Department, York County Fire Rescue, City of Hampton Fire Rescue, Williamsburg Fire Department, Poquoson Fire, Camp Peary Fire Department, and the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources.

Local partner agencies will continue subsurface search operations using side-scan sonar and specialized equipment tomorrow.

U.S. Coast Guard East

09/26/2026

Update: https://www.facebook.com/share/18MovA9DyP/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Original Post:
Sector Virginia received a report of 1 Person in the Water in the Chickahominy River near the Brickyard Landing Boat Ramp. The person was reported to have entered the water from a boat offshore. Sector Virginia, USCG Air Station Elizabeth City, USCG Station Portsmouth are working closely with local first responders from James City County Fire Department, York County Fire Rescue, James City County Police Department, City of Hampton, Williamsburg Fire Department, Camp Perry Fire Department, and Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources in the area to aid in the search for the missing person.

All mariners transiting in the area are asked to keep a sharp lookout and stay clear of rescue boats in the area.

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