A full listing of services available on Coast Guard Island can be found on the Integrated Support Command Alameda Web site. You may call Customer Service, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday-Friday, at (510) 437-2905 or 2904 for assistance.
Please read through the FAQ's before attempting to contact the Public Affairs Office. If you do not find the question/answer you are looking for, please check our links at the top of the page, as they will take you to various web sites, which might have the answers you are looking for. Contacting the office regarding issues that are found on this page will only delay the response you may be looking for.
Frequently Asked Questions
General
Who do I contact about a maritime emergency?
If you’re on the water and have or witness a maritime emergency, call for help on marine band channel 16. You may also call 911 to report an emergency.
How do I get to Coast Guard Island?
Directions to Coast Guard Island can be found at the ISC Alameda Web Site
How do I obtain a military ID card?
Military IDs are issued in Building 21 (second floor) on Coast Guard Island from 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Monday-Friday; and from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on the first and third Saturdays of each month. Please call (510) 437-2905 for more information.
Where do I find information for Coast Guard retirees?
Retirees can find a wealth of resources at http://www.uscg.mil/hq/g-w/g-wp/g-wpm/retiree/retiree.htm
Who should I contact regarding Coast Guard-related legal matters?
You can reach the Coast Guard Legal Department at (510) 437-3330.
Who should I contact to obtain a maritime license?
All boaters using their vessel for commercial use must be licensed. You can find information on the Coast Guard’s Merchant Mariner Licensing and Documentation Web site at http://www.uscg.mil/stcw/.
For information on licensing requirements for recreational boaters, please visit the Coast Guard’s Boating Safety Web site at http://www.uscgboating.org/about/faqs/regulations.aspx
Do I need to register my boat?
For information on boat registration, please visit the California Department of Motor Vehicles Web site at http://www.dmv.ca.gov/boatsinfo/boat.htm
What safety regulations does my boat need to meet?
For information on Federal boating safety regulations, please visit the Coast Guard’s Boating Safety Web site at http://www.uscgboating.org/regulations/regulations.htm
For information on how to obtain a free Vessel Safety Check, please visit http://www.vesselsafetycheck.org/
How can I visit a California Lighthouse?
The Coast Guard no longer maintains lighthouse facilities. You can find information about visiting these facilities on the National Park Service Maritime Heritage Program’s Web site at http://www.cr.nps.gov/maritime/ltaccess.html
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What is the Coast Guard and how do I join?
Find out more about the Coast Guard and active duty job opportunities at http://www.gocoastguard.com/faq.html
What is the Coast Guard Reserve and how do I join?
Find out more about the Coast Guard Reserve at http://www.gocoastguard.com/reservejobs2.htm
What is the Coast Guard Auxiliary and how do I join?
Find out more about the Coast Guard Auxiliary at http://www.cgaux.org/
How do I find a civilian job with the Coast Guard?
Find out more about civilian job opportunities with the Coast Guard at http://www.uscg.mil/hq/cgpc/cpm/jobs/vacancy.htm
How do I obtain Coast Guard-related historical documentation?
For information about Coast Guard history and where to find historical documents and photos, go to the U.S. Coast Guard Historian's Office's Web site at http://www.uscg.mil/hq/g-cp/history/collect.html
Where can I find Coast Guard photos?
Coast Guard photos can be found in the Coast Guard Visual Imagery online database at http://cgvi.uscg.mil/
For all other news/media requests, please submit your inquiry through the
Coast Guard District 11 Public Affairs Web site.