County opposes plans to move Coast Guard cutter Seahawk

Franklin County Commissioners say they will oppose any plans to move the Coast Guard Cutter the Seahawk out of Carrabelle.

The 87 foot cutter has been stationed in the Carrabelle River since the 1990’s to respond to the increased number of boating assistance requests that are coming from our area. The ship is used for search and rescue operations as well as general patrol duties. Along with the cutter there is also a 900 foot pier as well as support facilities and office and storage space.

County Commissioners say the Coast Guard is now re-evaluating Carrabelle as the homeport for the Seahawk and could move the boat to Coast Guard Station in Panama City or the Naval Air Station in Pensacola. This is not the first time the Coast Guard has considered moving the cutter, and county and city officials have successfully lobbied to keep the Seahawk here in the past. Commissioners say they will do it again – and agreed last week to send letters of opposition to our federal representatives.


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