Welcome to the
U.S. Coast Guard Seventeenth District

Mission:

We serve and safeguard the public, protect the environment and its resources, and defend the Nation’s interests in the Alaskan maritime region. 

Vision:
Leading a crew of professionals, fostering a creative and supportive team, and building and strengthening our trusted partnerships. 

D17 Command:
Rear Admiral Daniel B. Abel, 17th District CommanderCaptain Laura M. Dickey, 17th District Chief of StaffMaster Chief Petty Officer Brett L. VerHulst, 17th District Command Master Chief

District Information:

• Coast Guard Information Site
  • District Fact Sheet
  • D17 BlogD17 Facebook
  • D17 Twitter
• Mariner Licensing Information
• Un-Inspected Vessel 5 Star Safety Program
• Commercial Fishing Vessel Safety
• Drug & Alcohol Testing Program
• D17 Safety Brochure
• Submit questions About D17 here

Arctic Shield 2016:  For more information about the Coast Guard's presence in the Arctic, please click here.   

For Maritime Emergencies:Contact the U. S. Coast Guard by VHF radio CH 16 or call *CG from your Alaska registered cellular telephone.

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