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Aug. 13, 2026

Update 1: Coast Guard scheduled to increase port conditions across State of Hawaii

HONOLULU — The U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP) Honolulu is scheduled to increase port heavy weather conditions for commercial ports of Honolulu, Kauai, Maui and Hawaii counties at 8 p.m. Aug. 12 and 8 a.m. Aug. 13., due to Potential Tropical Cyclone One-C.

Aug. 12, 2026

Coast Guard sets port heavy weather condition Whiskey for all commercial ports throughout Hawaii County and Maui County

HONOLULU — The U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP) Honolulu set port heavy weather condition Whiskey for commercial harbors of Maui County and Hawaii County effective at 8 a.m., Wednesday, due to the expectation of gale force winds that may arrive within 72 hours.

Aug. 12, 2026

Coast Guard, partner agencies searching for 1 after boat overturns near Conneaut, Ohio

CLEVELAND – The Coast Guard and partner agencies are searching for a person who entered the water after a vessel overturned near Conneaut, Ohio, Wednesday.

Scaffolding is being installed to facilitate maintenance and repairs at historic Diamond Head Lighthouse, Honolulu, Aug. 3, 2026. The 55-foot tower of the current Diamond Head Lighthouse was constructed in 1917. (U.S. Coast Guard photo, courtesy of Coast Guard Civil Engineering Unit Honolulu)

Aug. 11, 2026

Coast Guard begins maintenance project at Diamond Head Lighthouse

HONOLULU — The Coast Guard began a long-term maintenance project at Diamond Head Lighthouse in Honolulu in early August.

Aug. 11, 2026

Multimedia release: Coast Guard Station Ocean City hosts open house

U.S. Coast Guard Station Ocean City crew members hosted a free open house with partner agencies in Ocean City, Maryland, Saturday, August 8, 2026.

Aug. 10, 2026

Coast Guard suspends search for missing boaters in Federated States of Micronesia

SANTA RITA, Guam — Coast Guard Forces Micronesia / Sector Guam suspended the search for a missing vessel with nine people aboard in the Hall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), Aug. 9, 2026.

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle transits Boston Harbor during the Sail 250 Parade of Sail in Boston, July 11, 2026. Known as America’s Tall Ship, Eagle participated in the international gathering honoring the nation’s maritime heritage and 250 years of American independence. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Lyric Jackson)

Aug. 10, 2026

MEDIA ADVISORY: U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle ride‑in opportunity into New London, Connecticut

NEW LONDON, Conn. — The U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle (WIX 327), America’s Tall Ship, invites media

Aug. 9, 2026

Coast Guard Conducting Investigation to Fatal Incident near Liberty Island

NEW YORK — The Coast Guard is conducting an active investigation into the circumstances and cause of

U.S. Coast Guard Southwest District graphic for news release. (U.S. Coast Guard graphic by Petty Officer 3rd Class Kenneth Wiese)

Aug. 8, 2026

Coast Guard coordinates rescue of 22 crew members from vessel fire 630 miles off Costa Rica

SAN FRANCISCO — The Coast Guard coordinated the rescue of 22 crew members from the motor vessel Min Jiang Kou after the ship experienced a fire approximately 630 miles south of Costa Rica Thursday.

Aug. 6, 2026

Coast Guard emphasizes safety and permitting requirements for organized events in Chicago

CHICAGO — Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Chicago is reminding event organizers, sponsors and the boating public about marine event permit requirements.