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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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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