IMPORTANT NOTE: This site is our online newsroom for Coast Guard operations in the 11th Coast Guard District area of responsibility. This is not an emergency communication channel. If you are in distress, use VHF Ch. 16 or dial 911.
Media customers: Please submit your inquiries and request for interviews with your publication deadlines. We also ask that you provide your news peg to help us match the best interview candidate for your story. Military and veteran customers: Military services such as ID's, decals, etc., on Coast Guard Island, can be requested through the Base Alameda website or by calling (510) 437-2904. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate these services through your submitted inquiries here.
Boaters and merchant mariner customers: Domestic vessel examinations, documentations and licensing are available through the Coast Guard Homeport site at https://homeport.uscg.mil. Please select the Coast Guard unit Sector San Francisco for local inquiries under the "port directory" tab.
For more information on recreational boating safety education and vessel safety checks, please contact your local Coast Guard Auxiliary flotilla by visiting their website at: http://cgaux.org/ or read more boating safety resources at the Coast Guard's Boating Safety Resource Center website.
For Coast Guard information outside of the 11th District's area of responsibility (California, Nevada, Arizona & Utah) please visit the Headquarters Public Affairs site to find the nearest servicing Coast Guard Public Affairs office. For inquiries on Coast Guard programs and policies, please visit our Headquarters Public Affairs media newsroom.
