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March 5, 2026

Coast Guard responds to capsized fishing vessel near Race Point

Woods Hole, M.A. — The Coast Guard is searching for a missing man in the water near Race Point in

March 4, 2026

Coast Guard conducts marine casualty investigation following fishing vessel fatality

JUNEAU, Alaska – The Coast Guard is conducting a marine casualty investigation following a death of a crewmember aboard the fishing vessel Aleutian Lady, near Dutch Harbor. Watchstanders at the U.S. Coast Guard Arctic District Command Center in Juneau received a report at 5:05 p.m. Wednesday from the fishing vessel Aleutian Lady that a crew member named Todd Meadows fell overboard approximately 170 miles north of Dutch Harbor. He was recovered unresponsive by the crew approximately ten minutes later. First aid and attempts to resuscitate Mr. Meadows were unsuccessful. The crew transported the deceased to Dutch Harbor, arriving in port Thursday morning. “Our deepest condolences go out to the family, friends, and crewmates of Mr. Meadows,” said Capt. Christopher Culpepper, commander of U.S. Coast Guard Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic. “This is a tragic reminder of the dangers fishermen face daily. We are committed to a thorough investigation to understand what happened and to help prevent future tragedies at sea.” As the nation’s leading marine safety organization, the Coast Guard investigates marine casualties and accidents to uncover their causes and initiate necessary corrective actions.

March 1, 2026

Coast Guard interdicts 14 aliens near Point Loma

SAN DIEGO — The Coast Guard interdicted 14 suspected aliens approximately 10 miles southwest of Point Loma, San Diego, Sunday.

Feb. 27, 2026

Coast Guard interdicts suspected drug smuggling vessel, seizes $1.3M in narcotics

MIAMI – Coast Guard Cutter Richard Etheridge’s crew interdicted a suspected smuggling vessel, Saturday, at approximately 2:15 p.m., about 8 miles offshore of Miami.

Feb. 26, 2026

U.S. Coast Guard accepts delivery of 62nd Fast Response Cutter named for 9/11 hero

KEY WEST — The U.S. Coast Guard accepted delivery of the 62nd Fast Response Cutter, USCGC Vincent Danz (WPC 1162), on Thursday in Key West. The Vincent Danz is the fourth FRC to be homeported to Guam. "Accepting delivery of the Vincent Danz, Guam’s newest Fast Response Cutter, demonstrates the Coast Guard’s enduring commitment to the security of our Nation, the Pacific, and our partners throughout Oceania," said Capt. Jessica Worst, commander, Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam. "Vincent Danz exemplified selfless service as a New York police officer and Coast Guard reservist. This cutter will honor his legacy by protecting lives, combating illicit activity, and ensuring maritime security of our coasts, across Micronesia and beyond." The Sentinel-class FRCs replace the 1980s Island-class 110-foot patrol boats and possess 21st-century command, control, communications, computers, cyber, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance equipment, with improved habitability and seakeeping. The U.S. Coast Guard ordered a total of 77 FRCs to date to perform a range of missions, including countering illicit maritime activities, search and rescue, bilateral and multilateral international operations, and the national defense of ports, waterways, and coastal areas.

Feb. 25, 2026

Coast Guard, good Samaritan vessel rescue man aboard disabled sailing vessel 35 miles off Cape Canaveral

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Coast Guard and a good Samaritan vessel rescued a man, Sunday, aboard a disabled sailing vessel approximately 35 miles off Cape Canaveral.

Feb. 25, 2026

Unified Command, marine salvors refloat grounded barge just off San Juan Harbor port entrance

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - The Unified Command managing response efforts for the Defiant barge grounding response announced the successful refloating and removal of the barge from the Castillo San Felipe del Morro shoreline, Wednesday.

Feb. 24, 2026

Coast Guard interdicts 20 aliens near Sunset Cliffs, Calif.

SAN DIEGO — The Coast Guard interdicted 20 suspected aliens approximately 8 miles west of Sunset Cliffs, San Diego, Sunday.

Feb. 24, 2026

Coast Guard and Department of Homeland Security partner agencies interdict multiple suspected smuggling vessels south of San Clemente Island

The U.S. Coast Guard and Department of Homeland Security partner agencies, supported by the U.S. Navy, interdicted five suspected maritime smuggling vessels and apprehended 62 aliens  during coordinated operations south of San Clemente Island, Saturday.

Feb. 23, 2026

Update: Unified Command briefs salvage plan for Defiant barge grounding off San Juan Harbor

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – The Unified Command approved the final salvage plan to remove the grounded barge, Defiant, from the rocks off the San Felipe del Morro Castle shoreline, Monday.