U.S. Coast Guard Southwest District

The U.S. Coast Guard Southwest District (formerly District 11) operates dynamically within the broader Bay Area as a vital regional command center for maritime safety, security, and environmental stewardship. Headquartered on Coast Guard Island in Alameda, California, the command oversees a massive multi-mission operational footprint encompassing four multi-state sectors, specialized air stations, and a robust fleet of cutters. Their targeted regional operations safeguard highly trafficked commercial shipping lanes, execute critical coastal search and rescue missions, and manage urgent emergency pollution responses to ensure the continuous security and resilience of Northern California waterways.