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June 26, 2026

Coast Guard launches commercial vessel program to deliver faster, more effective fleet support

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Coast Guard has awarded a contract to Bordelon Marine to provide a commercial support vessel that will transport supplies, equipment and personnel to Coast Guard cutters operating in the Caribbean, Gulf of America, and other maritime areas in the Western Hemisphere.

June 25, 2026

U.S., Canadian, Japan Coast Guards rescue 3 people from disabled vessel in North Pacific Ocean

The U.S. Coast Guard, Canadian Coast Guard, and Japan Coast Guard coordinated the rescue of three people stranded aboard the 40-foot disabled sailing vessel Mizuya, approximately 950 miles southwest of Adak, Alaska, Sunday. The crew of Canadian Coast Guard Ship Sir Wilfrid Laurier picked up all three members in good condition Sunday and transferred them to the JCG patrol vessel Kurikoma for drop off in Japan.

June 25, 2026

Multimedia Release: USCGC EAGLE Arrives in Baltimore for Sail250 Maryland

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A Coast Guard Cutter Raymond Evans small boat crew transfers 27 Cuban aliens aboard the cutter for processing and disposition Yucatán Channel, June 18, 2026. The crew discovered the vessel was taking on water, had no fuel or water aboard, and embarked 27 Cuban aliens, who were later transferred to Coast Guard Cutter Winslow Griesser for repatriation to Cuba. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

June 25, 2026

Coast Guard repatriates 27 aliens to Cuba

MIAMI – Coast Guard Cutter Winslow Griesser’s crew repatriated 27 Cuban aliens to Cuba, Monday, following an interdiction in the Yucatán Channel.

A Coast Guard boarding team assigned to the 154-foot fast response cutter USCGC Terrell Horne (WPC 1131) conducts a vessel boarding approximately 14 miles offshore La Jolla, California, June 23, 2026. During the boarding, 26 suspected aliens were identified and transferred to Border Patrol agents at Ballast Point

June 25, 2026

Coast Guard interdicts 26 aliens near La Jolla

A Coast Guard boarding team assigned to Coast Guard Cutter Terrell Horne (WPC 1131) interdicted 26 suspected aliens approximately 14 miles offshore La Jolla, Tuesday.

June 24, 2026

Coast Guard rescues injured hiker from Mount Larrabee in Mount Baker Wilderness, Washington

ASTORIA, Ore. — A Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin helicopter aircrew from Air Station Port

June 24, 2026

MEDIA ADVISORY: Industry Open House at TRACEN Birmingham-Southern

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.– The Coast Guard is scheduled to hold an Industry Open House at Coast Guard TRACEN

June 24, 2026

Coast Guard, partners search for father, son in water off Oahu

HONOLULU — The Coast Guard and partner agencies are searching Tuesday for a missing man and teenager in the water off Hanauma Bay on the eastern side of Oahu.

June 23, 2026

Coast Guard releases waterway guidance for Sail 250, International Naval Review 250, and Independence Day fireworks displays in New York Harbor

NEW YORK — U.S. Coast Guard Sector New York has issued five Marine Safety Information Bulletins (MSIBs) covering waterway restrictions, safety zones, and operational guidance for mariners during Sail 250, the U.S. Navy's International Naval Review 250 (INR 250), the International Aerial Review (IAR), and Independence Day fireworks displays taking place throughout New York Harbor from July 1 through July 9, 2026. Click the link to read the full press release.

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle (WIX 327) transits the Elizabeth River, June 22, 2026, after participating in Sail250 Virginia in Norfolk. Eagle served as the leading tall ship in the parade of sail and welcomed visitors throughout the maritime festival celebrating America's 250th anniversary. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Mason Svitenko)

June 23, 2026

Coast Guard concludes maritime safety, security operations for Sail250 Virginia in Norfolk

NORFOLK, Va. — The U.S. Coast Guard completed maritime safety and security operations for Sail250 Virginia, Tuesday, in Norfolk. The Coast Guard worked alongside local, state and federal partners throughout Sail250 Virginia to ensure the safety and security of mariners, participating vessels and hundreds of thousands of spectators who attended the event.