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d retains the discretion to determine which comments are acceptable and which are prohibited. Examples of prohibited posts include:

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· Posts that are defamatory or libel. Prohibited posts will be hidden and repeated offenses risk the possibility of the author of repeated offenses from being blocked without prior notice. Coast Guard disclaims any liability for any 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 any other form of legal and/or administrative notice or process, or for the exhaustion of any legal and/or administrative remedy.

04/23/2026

UPDATE:

****LOCATED! The windsurfer has been located alive and has been transported to the hospital for medical evaluation. Thank you to all involved in this case!****

The Coast Guard has received a report of an overdue windsurfer and is actively searching in coordination with local partners. Mr. Jim Stoll was last seen at 3:00pm on Wednesday, 22Apr, in the vicinity of Clam Shoal in the Pamlico Sound approximately 3NM off Frisco, NC. He was windsurfing when his sail broke. He was wearing a black wet suit with a silver helmet, riding a vintage windsurf board. Please report any information or sightings to Sector North Carolina Command Center at (833) 732-8628.

04/16/2026

📢 Attention NC Commercial Fishermen! 🎣

Heads up! The U.S. Coast Guard is still conducting mandatory Commercial Fishing Vessel safety exams.

This applies to all vessels operating more than 3 nautical miles from shore.
Please contact the examiner in your area to schedule your inspection:

• Nags Head area: (252) 339-6314
• Fort Macon area: (252) 241-8268
• Wilmington area: (910) 918-1638

Stay safe out there!

02/20/2026

NOTICE: This account will not be actively managed during the lapse in federal funding.

02/06/2026

Yesterday, Coast Guard Sector North Carolina received a report of a vessel aground with 105 passengers on board near Bald Head Island, North Carolina. Coast Guard personnel are monitoring the situation and conducting an investigation into the cause of the grounding. There were no reported injuries, and the channel remains open.

📸 Drone photos courtesy of the Oak Island Drone Unit

01/29/2026

⚠️ There are hazardous temperatures and a winter weather event incoming for North Carolina. Please make informed and appropriate decisions about operating on the water in these conditions. 🛟

12/28/2025

‼️‼️ PHONE NUMBER UPDATE ‼️‼️

Coast Guard Sector North Carolina has recently updated our phone number.

📞 Routine business: (206) 815-7120.

🛟 Emergencies and maritime reporting: (833) 732-8628.

We’re requesting your help in sharing this update among your communities, agencies, and the maritime public. Please update any contact lists, industry distributions, and preexisting contacts for Coast Guard Sector North Carolina.

Thank you for the support, —please spread the word! 📢 U.S. Coast GuardU.S. Coast Guard EastU.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area CommandU.S. Coast Guard Sector VirginiaU.S. Coast Guard Sector Charleston

12/05/2025

The U.S. Coast Guard MSD Fort Macon and Sector North Carolina Response and Prevention departments spearheaded a collaborative Multi-Agency Strike Force Operation on Thursday, in conjunction with partner agencies, to ensure compliance with federal regulations at a Maritime Transportation Security Act-regulated facility. 67 TWIC cards were inspected, and 75 vehicles were checked, including 26 Federal Motor Vehicle Carrier checks. 6 violations were issued. We are committed to ensuring safety within the maritime transportation system.

10/02/2025

NOTICE: DUE TO THE LAPSE IN FEDERAL FUNDING, INFORMATION ON THIS SOCIAL MEDIA SITE WILL NOT BE ACTIVELY MANAGED.

09/29/2025

Last week, .S. Coast Guard Sector North Carolina partnered with the FBI, TSA, Customs and Border Protection and Brunswick County Sheriff’s Department for the annual Multi-Agency Strike Force Operation (MASFO), held at North Carolina State Port, Wilmington, North Carolina.

This event is designed to ensure the safe and legal transportation of cargo through the North Carolina State Port.

244 TWIC cards verified
58 container inspections completed
185 vehicles inspected
01 Violation

The Coast Guard works continuously to ensure that our ports and waterways are safe and secure year-round.

And special thanks to U.S. Attorney W. Ellis Boyle who came out to support the event!

09/27/2025

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721 Medical Center Drive, Ste 100
Wilmington, NC
28401

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