The U.S. Coast Guard Sector Charleston is a critical component of the United States Coast Guard, responsible for maritime law enforcement, search and rescue missions, and marine environmental protection within its assigned region in the southeastern United States. This sector falls under the command of the 7th Coast Guard District and is headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina. It oversees a vast area that includes coastal waters, ports, and inland waterways from Savannah, Georgia, to Cape Fear, North Carolina, as well as the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and the Mississippi Sound. The U.S. Coast Guard Sector Charleston works closely with other federal, state, and local agencies to ensure the safety, security, and protection of all activities within its jurisdiction.
