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May 22, 2026
US Coast Guard Barque Eagle to visit Pensacola, May 23-24
PENSACOLA, Fla. — U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle (WIX 327) is scheduled to visit Pensacola and will be open to visitors Saturday and Sunday. The Eagle will be moored at the Plaza de Luna Memorial Monument, located at 900 S. Palafox St. in downtown Pensacola, and will offer free public tours during the following dates and times: Saturday, May 23, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 24, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Coast Guard searches for overdue vessel off Oahu
HONOLULU — The Coast Guard is searching for an overdue vessel with one person aboard west of Oahu Thursday.
May 21, 2026
MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard to discuss boating safety, offer boat rides for Memorial Day weekend
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Coast Guard is scheduled to provide boating safety tips and offer boat rides, Friday, during National Safe Boating Week and ahead of Memorial Day weekend at Coast Guard Station Mayport.
Coast Guard awards contract for advanced training facilities to support future fleet readiness in Yorktown, Virginia
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Coast Guard has awarded a $17.8 million contract to Ocean Construction Services Inc. for the construction of new engineering and weapons training facilities at Training Center (TRACEN) Yorktown, Virginia.
May 20, 2026
Coast Guard urges preparedness during National Safe Boating Week
SEATTLE – In support of National Safe Boating Week, held from May 16 to 22, the Coast Guard Northwest District urges all boaters and paddlers throughout the Pacific Northwest to become knowledgeable on water safety as we enter the 2026 boating season.
Photo Release: U.S. Coast Guard Academy 145th Commencement Exercises
NEW LONDON, Conn., — Two-hundred and sixty six ensigns graduated and commissioned for service at the
Coast Guard terminates illegal charter vessel near Big Sarasota Pass
CLEARWATER, Fla. — A Coast Guard Station Cortez law enforcement crew, with assistance from Sarasota Police Department, terminated an illegal charter vessel, Friday, near Big Sarasota Pass, Florida.
Coast Guard terminates illegal charter voyage near Anna Maria Island
CLEARWATER, Fla. — A Coast Guard Station Cortez law enforcement crew terminated an illegal charter voyage that was acting as a bareboat charter, Thursday, near Anna Maria Island. Coast Guard officers deemed the 54-foot vessel, Maititiki, to be operating as an illegal small passenger vessel, terminated the charter’s voyage, and escorted the boat and passengers back to Coquina Beach.
Media Advisory: Coast Guard, partner agencies to hold safe boating press briefing ahead of Memorial Day Weekend
Editor’s Note - Media are asked to be at the Watson Island public boat ramp no later than 9:45 a.m.
May 19, 2026
Media Availability: Coast Guard Station Maui to host media, demonstrate boating safety
WHO: Coast Guard Station Maui WHAT: Coast Guard representatives will discuss boating safety and provide a boat ride-along for media WHEN: Friday, May 22, 7:45 a.m. WHERE: Coast Guard Station Maui, 233 Ma’alaea Road, Wailuku, HI 96793
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