USCG Auxiliary Division 17 Penn Jersey

USCG Auxiliary Division 17 Penn Jersey The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary is the volunteer uniformed auxiliary service of the United States Coast Guard. This site is sponsored by the U.S.

Division 17 Penn Jersey is part of the East District - Northern Region. Our Mission
* To promote and improve Recreational Boating Safety
* To provide trained crews and facilities to augment the Coast Guard and enhance safety and security of our ports, waterways, and coastal regions
* To support Coast Guard operational, administrative, and logistical requirements

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We welcome your comments. Coast Guard Auxiliary to provide a forum about our work to provide maritime safety, security, and stewardship; to secure the homeland, save lives and property; and to protect the environment. This page is for public information only and is not a distress communication channel. If you have an emergency and need Coast Guard assistance, use VHF-FM Channel 16 (156.8 MHz), dial 911, or call your nearest Coast Guard unit. All comments are moderated. We will determine which comments to keep posted or not. We expect all contributors to be respectful and will remove comments that contain personal attacks; that refer to Coast Guard or Auxiliary personnel by name; contain offensive terms that target specific ethnic or racial groups; or contain vulgar language. We will remove comments that are spam, off-topic, or that promote services or products. We disclaim any liability for loss or damage resulting from any comments posted on this page. This forum may not be used for the submission of any claim, demand, informal or formal complaint, or other form of legal and/or administrative notice or process. The U.S. Coast Guard will not collect or retain personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily provide it. We discourage you from providing sensitive Personally Identifying Information (PII) (e.g., Social Security numbers). Any links provided to a U.S. Coast Guard presence on other third-party sites is for your reference only. The Coast Guard and Auxiliary do not endorse any non-government websites, companies, or applications. Confidentiality Notice / Privacy Act of 1974
The disclosure of personal information contained on this page is subject to the provisions contained in the Privacy Act of 1974. The subject Act with certain exceptions prohibits the disclosure, distribution, dissemination or copying of any material containing home addresses, home telephone numbers, spousesโ€™ names, and Social Security numbers, except for official business. Violation may result in disciplinary action by the Coast Guard and/or civilian criminal sanction.

At our Division meeting this past week, two of our shipmates were recognized for their dedication and service. James Mah...
09/13/2026

At our Division meeting this past week, two of our shipmates were recognized for their dedication and service. James Maher was awarded the Sustained Service Award for 4,500 hours, and Sheldon Slusser received the Sustained Service Award for 6,000 hours.

Both awards were presented by DCDR Stanley Baxter.

Bravo Zulu to these outstanding members for their commitment to the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary.

09/09/2026

Auxiliarist often operate in environments where medical help is far away. Medical readiness is one of the most direct ways the Coast Guard Auxiliary strengthens Coast Guard missions. Coxswain Dan Jacquish, Flotilla 51, District 7, is treated aboard his auxiliary facility by members of Coast Guard Station Lake Worth Inlet during a joint training mission. Photo by Ken Sommers, USCGAux Flotilla 42 Rochester, New York

09/09/2026

โš ๏ธ Check the vessel!

If you're paying for a charter with more than six passengers for hire, the vessel generally must have a valid U.S. Coast Guard Certificate of Inspection (COI).

A COI identifies important operating requirements for the vessel, including how many passengers it is authorized to carry, required safety equipment, manning, and operating conditions.

Before stepping on board:
1. Ask to see the Certificate of Inspection.
2. Check that it is valid.
3. Make sure the passenger capacity covers your group.

If the operator cannot provide the appropriate inspection documentation, donโ€™t get on the boat!

A few seconds of checking before leaving the dock can help ensure your charter is operating within the safety standards designed to protect you.

๐Ÿ‘€ See a suspicious charter? Report it through the National Response Center at 1-877-24WATCH (1-877-249-2824).

Fo immediate danger to life or property, dial 911 or call the Coast Guard on VHF-FM Marine Channel 16.



Graphic By: PA3 Lyric Jackson

09/07/2026

Enjoy the close of the Summer Boating Season safelyโ€”Wear your Life Jacket, File a Float Plan, Keep a Careful Lookout, Boat Sober and always obey the law. Oh, and take a moment to give thanks for all the laborers, tradesmen, craftsmen, front-line health & safety workers, union laborers, delivery drivers, technicians, hospitality personnel, and performers that keep it all going.

09/07/2026

Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer. Traffic on coastal waterways and lakes will be heavier than normal. Wear a life jacket, file a float plan, Plan ahead, stay sober, stay aware, and make safety part of every decision on the water.

๐Ÿ–ผ: U.S. Coast Guard Southwest District

08/26/2026

Always ready! ๐Ÿ›Ÿ

Coast Guard Station Philadelphia has had a busy summer helping provide security for the FIFA World Cup and America250 events, as well as responding to multiple search and rescue cases. Here one of their 29' Response Boats Small patrols off downtown . ๐Ÿ‘€

Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay has oversight of operations throughout the region and its primary missions include Search and Rescue, Marine Safety, Ports and Waterways Coastal Security, Marine Environmental Protection, Aids to Navigation, Maritime Law Enforcement, and Recreational Boating Safety. ๐Ÿ”ฑ

You've seen our patrol boats out on the water covering your six; what you don't see is the Telecommunications Operators ...
08/24/2026

You've seen our patrol boats out on the water covering your six; what you don't see is the Telecommunications Operators behind the scenes who have the boat's six.

TCO's are the eyes and ears on land who stand the radio guard for our patrol boats. Our area is fortunate to have a Search and Rescue Detachment (SARDET) in Bordentown, NJ, where the TCO's man the radios and are trained to assist with SAR cases.

๐Ÿ“ท Aux Slusser/Reasoner

08/18/2026

PORTSMOUTH, Va. โ€” The Coast Guard is warning the boating public about the life-threatening risks and legal consequences of illegal charter operations throughout the East District.

07/29/2026
Be sure to join our examiners at D&S Marina this coming Saturday for your free Vessel Safety Check. Start your boating s...
06/08/2026

Be sure to join our examiners at D&S Marina this coming Saturday for your free Vessel Safety Check. Start your boating season right by being safe on the water.

๐Ÿ›Ÿโš“ FREE VESSEL SAFETY CHECKS โ€“ OPEN TO ALL BOATERS! โš“๐Ÿ›Ÿ

Just because you don't keep your boat at D&S doesn't mean we don't want you to have a safe and enjoyable boating season!

The Coast Guard Auxiliary will be at D&S on **Saturday, June 13** offering **FREE Vessel Safety Checks** for any boater who would like one.

โœ… Free of charge
โœ… Performed right at your boat
โœ… Usually takes just 15โ€“30 minutes
โœ… Helps ensure your vessel meets current safety requirements

Whether you're a D&S slip holder, a local boater, or just passing through, we'd love to help get you ready for a safe summer on the water.

โš“ Appointments are encouraged, but we'll do our best to accommodate walk-ups as time allows.

๐Ÿ“ž Contact us to reserve a time slot or stop by and see the Coast Guard Auxiliary team on the docks.

Because safe boating is for everyone. ๐Ÿšคโ˜€๏ธ

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Bristol, PA
19007

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