U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Savannah

10/04/2026

09/22/2026

Search and Rescue/ Jekyll Island

Last week, a response near Jekyll Island began as a search and rescue to a mariner in distress last week and quickly transitioned to into a response to a beached vessel in an environmentally sensitive area.

Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Savannah responders, alongside our local, state, and federal partners, worked together to assess the dynamic situation, coordinate response efforts, and mitigate the potential pollution threat to Georgia's coastal environment.

The incident highlighted the importance of strong interagency relationships and a unified response. From the initial emergency response trough environmental mitigation efforts, effective communication and collaboration helped protect both the public and the surrounding coastal resources.

The Coast Guard extends its appreciation to all of the agencies and responders who supported this effort. Thank you for your partnership, professionalism, and commitment to protecting our maritime community and coastal environment.

SEMPER PARATUS- ALWAYS READY



Jekyll Island Foundation
Jekyll Island Fire & EMS
US Coast Guard Station Brunswick, GA.
U.S. Coast Guard Sector Charleston
U.S. Coast Guard Southeast

08/21/2026

This is what teamwork across the Coast Guard and our local communities looks like.

Over the past two weeks, our teams have worked together with U.S. Coast Guard Sector Charleston and USCG Station Tybee, GA to strengthen the skills and readiness of our boarding team members. From classroom instruction to hands-on training, this collaboration helps ensure our crews are prepared to meet the mission whenever and wherever they are needed.

Just as important is the partnership we have with our local communities. A special thank you to Tybee Island Fire Rescue for supporting this training and helping us safely conduct chemical irritant deployment training. Partnerships like this make our training more realistic, strengthen relationships between agencies, and ultimately make our entire maritime community safer.

It was also great to see so many personnel milestones at USCG Station Tybee, GAfrom new qualifications and advancements to Sailor of the Quarter recognition, farewells, and new members joining the crew. These accomplishments reflect the professionalism and dedication of the people who make up our Coast Guard team.

MSU Savannah is proud to collaborate with Sector Charleston, Station Tybee, and our local partners to keep our people trained, our teams connected, and our communities safe.

Always Ready. Always Connected. Semper Paratus.



U.S. Coast Guard Southeast
U.S. Coast Guard Sector Charleston
USCG Station Tybee, GA

08/19/2026

🚨 MARINERS: TEMPORARY SAFETY ZONE ON THE SAVANNAH RIVER 🚨

The U.S. Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone near Elba Island Cut on the Savannah River on Thursday, August 20, from approximately 7–11 a.m. to support dredge piping operations.

During this operation, contractors will remove a previously submerged pipeline from the riverbed that spans the Savannah River. The temporary closure will affect the Savannah River Channel between Buoys 35 and 36, as well as the Intracoastal Waterway from Fields Cut to Saint Augustine Creek.

⚓ Mariners should plan ahead, remain alert, and stay clear of the safety zone while it is active. The operation is weather-dependent, so the schedule may change with little notice. Mariners will be notified of active enforcement through local marine radio broadcasts and on-scene Coast Guard patrol vessels.

Safety is our top priority. Please respect the safety zone, monitor your marine radio, and follow the directions of Coast Guard personnel and other on-scene authorities.

The Coast Guard remains Always Ready to protect life, support safe navigation, and keep the Marine Transportation System moving safely and efficiently.

For additional information, contact U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Savannah, Marine Transportation System Division at [email protected].

U.S. Coast Guard Southeast
U.S. Coast Guard Sector Charleston
USCG Station Tybee, GA

08/07/2026

Happy National Lighthouse Day! 🗼🌊

Today, we had the privilege of celebrating National Lighthouse Day at the historic Tybee Island Lighthouse and joining our community partners for the ribbon cutting of the new U.S. Coast Guard Exhibit!

The exhibit highlights the proud history and enduring mission of the Coast Guard in Savannah and along the Georgia coast from keeping our waterways safe to saving lives, protecting our ports, and serving our communities.

A special thank you to the Tybee Island Lighthouse and Museum for their partnership and for helping preserve the connection between Tybee’s maritime history and the Coast Guard’s ongoing mission.

We were proud to have a Coast Guard helicopter fly over, a Coast Guard 29' fast response boat and Coast Guard personnel on hand to celebrate with the community. 🚁⚓️

Lighthouses and the U.S. Coast Guard share a timeless purpose: serving as a beacon of safety, service, and hope to those who depend on our waterways.

Semper Paratus

USCG Station Tybee, GA
U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Savannah
U.S. Coast Guard Sector Charleston
U.S. Coast Guard Southeast

07/05/2026

02/15/2026

⚠️ MARINER ADVISORY – SKIDAWAY RIVER / ICW ⚠️

The sailing vessel SUN DANCE is currently partially submerged near the federal navigation channel of the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW), in the vicinity of Buoy 48A on the Skidaway River near the Isle of Hope Marina.

📍 Last Known Position:
31°58'24.1"N 81°03'10.2"W

The vessel is located approximately 60 feet outside of the channel, but it has the potential to shift or swing up to 35 feet during tidal cycles, which could place it closer to or partially within the navigation channel.

A lighted buoy has been placed near the vessel to enhance visibility. Current images and charted location are provided below.

Mariners Are Advised To:

• Exercise extreme caution when transiting the area
• Proceed at the slowest safe speed to minimize wake
• Maintain a sharp lookout for submerged debris or exposed structure

If conditions change or the vessel becomes an immediate hazard to navigation, updates will be provided promptly.

Please share with fellow mariners and remain vigilant while operating in this area.

Semper Paratus- Always Ready

U.S. Coast Guard Southeast
U.S. Coast Guard Sector Charleston
USCG Station Tybee, GA

11/19/2025

Huge Congratulations to the crew of the USCGC Stone!🎉 Your hard work and dedication continue to shine. Always proud to see the amazing work that you do. Bravo Zulu to everyone onboard! 🇺🇸

U.S. Coast Guard Southeast