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

Who do I contact about a maritime emergency?

If you are on the water and have or witness a maritime emergency, call for help on marine VHF channel 16, or call 911.
How do I get to Coast Guard Island?

You can get directions using the following address:

21 Coast Guard Island

Alameda, CA  94501
How do I obtain a military ID card?

For current customer service hours and policies, visit the ISC Alameda ID Office web page.

 
Where do I find information for Coast Guard retirees?

A variety of resources can be found at the following links:

Retiree Affairs

Separated Member Information

PSC Retiree & Annuitant Services Branch
Who should I contact regarding Coast Guard-related legal matters?

You can reach the Coast Guard legal assistance 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.

For information on licensing requirements for recreational boaters, please visit the Coast Guard's Boating Safety web site.
Do I need to register my boat?

 
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.

To get more information on obtaining a free vessel safety check to ensure your vessel is safe to operate, please visit the Coast Guard Auxiliary's Vessel Safety Check web site.
How can I visit a California lighthouse?

The Coast Guard no longer maintains lighthouse facilities.  You can find information through the National Park Service's Maritime Heritage Program web site.
What is the Coast Guard and how can I join?

For more information on the Coast Guard and its missions, please visit the Coast Guard Homepage.  For more information in joining the Coast Guard, one of the five armed forces of the United States, please visit the Coast Guard Recruiting web site.
What is the Coast Guard Reserve and how can I join?

Please visit the Coast Guard Reserve web site to learn how you can serve part time for your country.
What is the Coast Guard Auxiliary and how can I join?

Please visit the Coast Guard Auxiliary web site to learn how these volunteers compliment the Coast Guard's active duty and reserve staff.
How can I find more about civilian jobs with the Coast Guard?

Please visit the Coast Guard Civilian Careers web site to learn about current civilian opportunities with the Coast Guard.
How can I obtain Coast Guard related historical documentation?

For information about Coast Guard history and how to find historical documents and photos, please visit the Coast Guard Historian's web site.

You may also contact the Coast Guard's West Coast Historian, Dr. David Rosen at (510) 437-3588.
Where can I find Coast Guard media?

Please visit the Coast Guard Visual Imagery Database to find a wide variety of Coast Guard media.
How can I request a person from the Coast Guard speak at a ceremony or engagement I am holding?
If you would like a Coast Guard member to speak at your event, please submit a Speaker Request Form, and we will attempt to match someone to your request.  PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT WE CANNOT FILL ALL REQUESTS FOR SPEAKERS.

 

 

If you did not find the answer to you question here, please submit an inquiry to the Public Affairs office. 

**Please do not submit an inquiry through site in regards to Coast Guard services offered on Coast Guard Island.  Visit the ISC Alameda web site for further information on those services.**

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 


 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 


 


 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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