US Coast Guard Station St Petersburg

01/29/2026

Lt Col Clements, USAF visited CG Station St. Petersburg to present the Air and Space Achievement medal to all of the NASBLA Boat crew member instructors that were instrumental in executing a 4 day 35 hr class to certify 15 MacDill Security forces boat crew members through National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) training program.

Great coordination between our DOW partners in Tampa Bay and the U.S. Coast Guard.

BZ!

U.S. Coast Guard Sector St Petersburg
U.S. Coast Guard Southeast

01/29/2026

01/01/2026

Our final save of 2025!

On the eve of the New Year, we received a report of a 44’ Catamaran Sailing Vessel sinking in the vicinity of Mullet Key with two people onboard. Station St. Petersburg SAR crew responded and safely removed the two people before the situation worsened returning them safely to shore.



U.S. Coast Guard Sector St Petersburg
U.S. Coast Guard Southeast

12/28/2025

Congratulations to BM3 Justin Cassels on earning Station St. Petersburg’s Sailor of the year award! He was awarded the Commandants Letter of Commendation ribbon for for his efforts for the year of 2025.

BM3’s leadership and professionalism was demonstrated on a daily basis while serving as a Coxswain on both the 45’ RB-M and 29’ RBS-II. He is also a vital member of Stations Deck department responsible for hull maintenance of all 5 assets. His positive attitude and unmatched work ethic has contributed to mission success at a high tempo and dynamic Area of responsibility of Tampa Bay.

Bravo Zulu shipmate! ⚓️

U.S. Coast Guard Southeast
U.S. Coast Guard Sector St Petersburg

10/06/2025

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09/04/2025

This week CG Station St Petersburg personnel facilitated NASBLA Boat Crew member training for the Air Force 6th Security Forces Squadron located at McDill AFB.

The training consisted of Basic seamanship, Boat Handling, Team coordination training, water survival and other critical skills needed to fulfill mission requirements.

It was a pleasure to operate and train alongside our DOD partners this week!

BZ to all 12 Air Force Defenders earning their NASBLA certifications!

U.S. Coast Guard Sector St Petersburg
U.S. Coast Guard Southeast

08/16/2025

Our crew conducting survival swim and stokes litter training. These exercises teach our newest members critical lifesaving skills they’ll use to respond quickly and effectively when lives are at risk. Training like this ensures we remain ready to serve and protect our community, standing prepared to answer the call for those in distress. Semper Paratus. ⚓️🇺🇸

U.S. Coast Guard Sector St Petersburg
US Coast Guard Station St Petersburg

05/10/2025

🛟 Coast Guard rescues boater near Sunshine Skyway Bridge

A Coast Guard Station St. Petersburg boat crew rescued a man, Saturday, after his 15-foot vessel capsized near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.

Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg watchstanders were notified at 7:34 a.m., through a 911 transfer, that St. Petersburg Fire Rescue and Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office marine rescue crews were responding to a boater in distress.

The Station St. Petersburg crew retrieved the man from the water at 7:56 a.m. and transferred him to a St. Petersburg Fire Rescue boat crew. The man was transported to Maximo Boat Ramp, no injuries were reported, and the vessel owner is coordinating commercial salvage.

“Sharing his float plan with his wife and coordination between partner agencies helped save this man’s life,” said Petty Officer 1st Class Joseph Catell, an operations unit controller at Sector St. Petersburg. “With National Safe Boating Week fast approaching, May 17-23, all boaters are reminded to brush up on boating safety skills and prepare for the boating season.”

📰🔗: https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4180765/coast-guard-rescues-boater-near-sunshine-skyway-bridge/



U.S Coast Guard release by Petty Officer 3rd Class Santiago Gomez

03/15/2025

A US Coast Guard Station St Petersburg boat crew rescued four boaters after their 18-foot vessel sank near Bayboro Harbor. The U.S. Coast Guard crew retrieved all four people from the water & transferred two, to a Pinellas County Sheriff's Office boat crew to meet St. Petersburg Fire Rescue at St. Petersburg Municipal Marina. The vessel was salvaged.

02/25/2025

01/23/2025

01/16/2025

Yesterday we had the privilege of advancing Hunter Hawkinberry to First Class Petty Officer. BM1 has been an amazing leader and operator at Station, he will be now serving as the Training Petty Officer responsible for training over 40 active duty personnel.

His pride in service and devotion to duty has led him to this point and we all couldn’t be any more proud of where he has arrived at in his successful career.

Congrats BM1!