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July 3, 2026
Coast Guard to enforce safety zone for San Diego Big Bay Boom
SAN DIEGO — The Coast Guard is expected to enforce temporary safety zones for the Big Bay Boom Fourth of July Fireworks on the waters of San Diego Bay on Friday, July 4, 2026.
July 2, 2026
U.S. Coast Guard prepares for Typhoon Bavi, urges Marianas residents to act now
SANTA RITA, Guam — The U.S. Coast Guard team in Guam is coordinating with the National Weather Service, Guam Homeland Security/Office of Civil Defense, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, and local and federal partners as part of a unified One Marianas preparations for Typhoon Bavi (09W). Residents and mariners should monitor official guidance from the National Weather Service and local emergency management authorities and take protective action now, before conditions deteriorate. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center forecasts rapid intensification in the coming days, with Bavi potentially reaching super typhoon strength as it approaches the region around Sunday, July 5. The National Weather Service Guam Weather Forecast Office advises that the potential for a typhoon passage somewhere in the Marianas continues to increase. Track and intensity forecasts carry uncertainty; conditions may change rapidly in either direction, or even a slight shift in track could significantly change impacts to Guam.
US Coast Guard Barque Eagle to offer free public tours during Sail4th 250 in New York City
NEW YORK — U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle (WIX 327) is scheduled to arrive in New York City and participate in the Sail4th 250 celebrations. During its port of call, the Eagle will moor in Manhattan at Pier 17 (South Street Seaport) and be open for free public tours. Sail4th 250 is part of a national series of maritime events celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States. Eagle is slated to lead the regatta of tall ships into the Port of New York and New Jersey during the Sail4th Grand Parade of Sail on July 4. The cutter's visit offers the public a unique opportunity to step aboard a historic square-rigger and interact with the cadets and crew who represent the future of the Coast Guard.
UPDATE 02: Coast Guard responds to helicopter crash in Sitka, Alaska
JUNEAU, Alaska — The Coast Guard is actively investigating the helicopter crash on Harbor
U.S. Coast Guard sets Port Heavy Weather Condition X-RAY for Guam and CNMI ahead of Typhoon Bavi
SANTA RITA, Guam— The U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP) for Guam and the Marianas set Port Heavy Weather Condition (PHWC) X-RAY for the Ports of Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan, Tinian, and Rota), effective 8 a.m. ChST Friday, July 3, in preparation for Typhoon Bavi. The COTP sets port conditions under authority provided in the Code of Federal Regulations to give the maritime community time to prepare, secure cargo and vessels, and take protective actions before hazardous weather arrives. Bavi is forecast to continue strengthening as it tracks toward the Marianas, bringing heavy rainfall, damaging winds, and the potential for typhoon-force gusts.
Coast Guard Cutter Bear returns home after seizing more than $63 million in illicit drugs during Eastern Pacific Ocean patrol
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Bear (WMEC 901) returned to their home port in Portsmouth, Tuesday, after a 74-day deployment in support of Operation Pacific Viper, a Coast Guard counter-drug campaign in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. The Bear’s crew, along with an embarked MH-65 Dolphin helicopter aviation detachment from the Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron, deployed in support of Joint Interagency Task Force – South and conducted counter-drug missions in the Eastern Pacific.
MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard to break ground on Runway 1-19 recapitalization at Base Elizabeth City
Members of the media are invited to attend a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday, marking the start of a $32 million recapitalization of Runway 1-19 at Coast Guard Base Elizabeth City.
Coast Guard Sector San Juan encourages safe, sober boating for July 4th weekend
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Coast Guard, federal and local law enforcement crews will be on the lookout for unsafe boating, illegal passenger for hire vessel operations, and people boating under the influence, in support of Operation Dry Water, throughout the July 4th weekend in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands.
Coast Guard to increase law enforcement patrols for Independence Day weekend
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — U.S. Coast Guard crews are scheduled to work with various law enforcement agencies across the region, July 3 – 5, in preparation for one of the busiest boating weekends of the year.
July 1, 2026
Coast Guard concludes maritime safety, security operations for Sail250 Maryland in Baltimore
The U.S. Coast Guard concluded maritime safety and security operations for Sail250 Maryland on Tuesday in Baltimore.
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