“The adoption of a unit carries with it a deep commitment inasmuch as the council and its members assume the responsibility for enhancing the morale and general well being
of the officers and the crew. In effect, the council and its members become
“The civilians who are there to assist the unit at all times.”


SBNL President: Karen Crawford presents
The History of the Navy League Book to
US Coast Guard Rear Admiral Jody A. Breckenridge
At The SBNL Annual Meeting 2007

USCG Cutter BLACKFIN (WPB 87317) ~ Homeport – Santa Barbara , Calif.
The United States Coast Guard is a military, multimission, maritime service within the department of Homeland Security and is one of the nation's five Armed Services. Its mission is to protect the public, the environment, and U.S. economic interests in the nation's ports and waterways, along the coast, on international waters, or in any maritime region as required to support national security. The Coast Guard provides unique benefits to the nation because of its distinctive blend of military, humanitarian and civilian law-enforcement capabilities.

The newly designed 87-foot Coastal Patrol Boat has several enhancements including improved mission sea keeping abilities (up to sea state 5), significantly upgraded habitability, and compliance with all current and projected environmental protection laws. It also employs an innovative stern launch and recovery system using an Aluminum hulled inboard diesel powered waterjet small boat. The vastly larger pilot house is equipped with an integrated bridge system including an electronic chart display system (ECDIS) which interfaces with the CG's new surface search radar. SWIII computers along with a fiber optic network will also be installed, allowing the crew to access the vessel's CD-ROM tech pubs and drawings.

Click here to visit the official USCGC Blackfin Website

The MSD is a unit of Sector LA/LB. The MSD area of responsibility stretches from Point Dume to the San Luis Obispo/Monterrey County Line including the Channel Islands.

The Primary Missions conducted by the MSD are as follows: Community Outreach, Environmental Protection, Inspections, Investigations, Port Security and Unit Housing.

Inspections

Coast Guard Marine Inspectors examine vessels carrying passengers or freight for hire to ensure they are in compliance with the applicable United States laws and regulations.

Environmental Response

The United States Coast Guard receives mandate and authorities from two main statutes, section 311 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) and the Comprehensive Environmental Reclamation, Compensation and liability Act (CERCLA).

The MSD Responds to Spill and Sinking within our AOR. To Report a Spill or a Sinking please contact the National Response Center at 1-800-424-8802.

Port Security

The United States Coast Guard Port Security authority is derived from Title 50 USC 191, the Espionage Act, the Magnuson Act, Executive Order 10173, Executive Order 12656 and the International Maritime and Port Security Act (33 U.S.C. 1226).

The MSD works to ensure the protection of vessels, harbors, anchorages, security zones, safety zones, waterfront facilities, and deepwater ports.

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