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Rescue 21

Rescue 21 is the United States Coast Guard’s advanced command, control and communications system. Created to improve the ability to assist mariners in distress and save lives and property at sea, the system is currently being installed in stages across the United States.
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Rescue 21 is standing the watch over 35,748 miles of coastline.

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Status

Rescue 21 formally accepted at Sector Baltimore on August 19, 2010. Implementation Schedule >>


Recent News Releases


Coast Guard Hosts Rescue 21 Acceptance Ceremony in Baltimore

BALTIMORE — The Coast Guard accepted its Rescue 21 advanced command, control and communications system for Sector Baltimore in a ceremony at the Coast Guard Yard Thursday. Read more>>

Rescue 21 Is Standing Watch Over Most of Continental U.S. Coastline

Rescue 21, the U.S. Coast Guard’s advanced search-and-rescue communications system, is now standing watch over the Eastern Seaboard, Gulf Coast and much of the West Coast. Read more>>

Coast Guard Accepts New Rescue 21 Communications System in Charleston

The Coast Guard formally accepted and introduced its new Rescue 21 advanced communications system at a ceremony at Coast Guard Sector Charleston June 14. Read more>>

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Last Modified 9/1/2010