HEADQUARTERS

July 8, 2026

U.S. Coast Guard reopens Port of Saipan, works to clear channel hazards as Marianas port assessments continue

SANTA RITA, Guam — The U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port for Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands reset Port Heavy Weather Condition (PHWC) WHISKEY for the Port of Saipan, effective 9 a.m. ChST on July 8, reopening the port to 24/7 commercial traffic and cargo operations without waterway restrictions. All operators must coordinate with the Commonwealth Ports Authority. A Hawai’i-based U.S. Coast Guard dive team working from a Station Apra Harbor 45-foot Response Boat-Medium began work on Buoy 2 at the Outer Apra Harbor entrance, which moved off station during the storm into the channel, where vessels expect safe water. “We were close. Despite tremendous effort and a strong team, our first attempt was hampered by challenging weather and surf conditions that ultimately became unsafe,” said Capt. Jessica Worst, commander, U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam and Captain of the Port Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands. “We are considering alternatives and monitoring conditions for Thursday to get Buoy 2 relocated.” The U.S. Coast Guard continues to work with the Port of Guam, the Commonwealth Ports Authority, and commercial partners to clear channels and reopen ports. The U.S. Coast Guard team is tracking inbound commercial traffic and working with the harbormaster to prioritize the order in which vital cargo comes into port once restrictions are lifted and the port is ready to receive vessels. “These complex challenges are exactly why we stood up an Incident Management Team to work the problem and bring in additional support,” said Capt. Worst. “We also provided liaisons from our team to key positions in the community to flow information. And we greatly appreciate the support of our partners from the port to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25 and CNMI Customs and Biosecurity, who gave us a lift yesterday to start critical port assessments in the air and on the water. It is a team effort.”

July 7, 2026

Coast Guard breaks ground on Runway 1-19 recapitalization at Base Elizabeth City

ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. — Coast Guard leaders, elected officials, industry partners, and community stakeholders gathered Tuesday at Coast Guard Base Elizabeth City to break ground on a $32 million recapitalization of Runway 1-19, restoring a critical operational capability to one of the nation’s busiest Coast Guard aviation installations.

July 7, 2026

U.S. Coast Guard Sector Boston Releases Sail Boston 2026 Marine Safety Information

BOSTON — U.S. Coast Guard Sector Boston has issued Marine Safety Information Bulletin 26-003 which

July 7, 2026

Coast Guard Reserve Unit United States Northern Command holds change of command ceremony

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The crew of Coast Guard Reserve Unit United States Northern Command (CGRU USNORTHCOM) held a change of command ceremony, Friday, June 12, on Peterson Space Force Base. During the ceremony, Capt. Jennifer T. Loth transferred command of CGRU USNORTHCOM to Capt. Ian G. Brosnan.

July 7, 2026

Coast Guard transfers 5 aliens to federal partners following interdiction off Government Cut

MIAMI — A Coast Guard Station Miami Beach law enforcement crew transferred five aliens to Homeland Security Investigations for further investigation, June 28, following an interdiction approximately 11 miles east of Government Cut. The transfer was facilitated by U.S. Border Patrol. 

July 7, 2026

U.S. Coast Guard continues post-Bavi assessments in Guam and CNMI; ports remain closed to commercial traffic

SANTA RITA, Guam — U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam crews continue to assess aids to navigation and channel conditions across the Marianas on Tuesday following Super Typhoon Bavi, working toward reopening ports to daylight operations as soon as it is safe to do so. "My team is on the water and in the air methodically checking our waterways before we lift restrictions," said Capt. Jessica Worst, commander of U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam and Captain of the Port Guam and Northern Mariana Islands. "A displaced buoy in the middle of a channel and missing day boards are exactly the hazards we have to clear first. We will reopen these ports deliberately, one assessment at a time, because getting it right is what prevents longer delays and keeps people and our ports safe."

July 6, 2026

Coast Guard interdicts 11 aliens near Point Loma

SAN DIEGO — A Coast Guard Maritime Safety and Security Team (MSST) Honolulu boarding team interdicted 11 suspected aliens aboard a 20-foot vessel approximately two miles south of Point Loma, Saturday.

July 5, 2026

MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard, NYPD, FDNY to demonstrate integrated public safety technology during Sail250

NEW YORK — The U.S. Coast Guard, NYPD and FDNY will conduct a live technology demonstration over New York Harbor on July 6, showcasing the first operational integration of maritime, aerial and ground platforms into a shared common operating picture.

July 4, 2026

U.S. Coast Guard sets Port Heavy Weather Condition YANKEE for Guam and CNMI ahead of Super Typhoon Bavi; ZULU anticipated at midnight

SANTA RITA, Guam — The U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP) for Guam and the Marianas set Port Heavy Weather Condition (PHWC) YANKEE for the Ports of Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan, Tinian, and Rota), effective noon ChST Saturday, July 4, in preparation for Super Typhoon Bavi.

July 3, 2026

Coast Guard rescues 2 from water near Keaau Beach Park

HONOLULU – The Coast Guard rescued two men after a 12-foot fishing vessel capsized offshore Keaau Beach Park Friday.