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May 22, 2026
Coast Guard concludes search after locating missing man, deceased, on Whidbey Island, Washington
SEATTLE — The Coast Guard concluded its search for a 65-year-old missing man Friday afternoon at approximately 2:00 p.m. The man was last seen aboard a 12-foot dingy on Thursday evening in the vicinity of Point Wilson, Washington. Unfortunately, he was located deceased on Whidbey Island Friday afternoon.
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Waesche returns to Alameda after successful 113-day patrol in Bering Sea
ALAMEDA, Calif. – The crew of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Waesche (WMSL 751) returned to their homeport in Alameda Friday after concluding a 113-day patrol in the Bering Sea. The cutter traveled 18,685 nautical miles conducting a broad range of operations including maritime law enforcement, search and rescue and the integration of new capabilities, all while projecting U.S. presence in the high north environment. The Waesche crew rescued five mariners from the fishing vessel Ocean Bay after it ran aground and began taking on water near Umnak Island, Alaska. The cutter provided on scene support while an Air Station Kodiak MH-60T Jayhawk helicopter crew hoisted the fishermen to safety. Additionally, the Waesche provided communications and oversight during the aerial rescue of two hikers stranded in the Dutch Harbor mountains.
U.S. Coast Guard commissions 62nd Fast Response Cutter honoring 9/11 hero
NEW YORK — The U.S. Coast Guard commissioned its newest Fast Response Cutter, USCGC Vincent Danz (WPC 1162), for official entry into its service fleet during a ceremony held in New York City on Friday. The Vice Commandant of the Coast Guard, Vice Adm. Thomas Allan, presided over the ceremony. Members of the Danz family were also in attendance, including the cutter's sponsor, Ms. Angela Donohue, widow of the late Vincent Danz. “Vincent Danz’s legacy will live on not only through his family and his brothers and sisters in the NYPD, but through the Coast Guard crew who will breathe life into this cutter today,” said Adm. Tom Allan. “The Coast Guard Cutter Vincent Danz will perform the Coast Guard's vital work across Oceania—projecting U.S. presence, countering illicit maritime activity, and strengthening our international partnerships.” The Vincent Danz is the 62nd Sentinel-class Fast Response Cutter in the service and the fourth of five FRCs to be homeported in Guam with U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam. The crew of the Vincent Danz will primarily serve U.S. and mutual interests in Oceania with an emphasis on the Micronesia and Melanesian sub-regions, conducting maritime security operations, combating illegal activity, supporting search and rescue missions, and strengthening partnerships with Pacific Island nations and Allies. The cutter is a multi-mission platform.
US Coast Guard Barque Eagle to visit Pensacola, May 23-24
PENSACOLA, Fla. — U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle (WIX 327) is scheduled to visit Pensacola and will be open to visitors Saturday and Sunday. The Eagle will be moored at the Plaza de Luna Memorial Monument, located at 900 S. Palafox St. in downtown Pensacola, and will offer free public tours during the following dates and times: Saturday, May 23, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 24, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Coast Guard searches for overdue vessel off Oahu
HONOLULU — The Coast Guard is searching for an overdue vessel with one person aboard west of Oahu Thursday.
May 21, 2026
MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard to discuss boating safety, offer boat rides for Memorial Day weekend
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Coast Guard is scheduled to provide boating safety tips and offer boat rides, Friday, during National Safe Boating Week and ahead of Memorial Day weekend at Coast Guard Station Mayport.
Coast Guard awards contract for advanced training facilities to support future fleet readiness in Yorktown, Virginia
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Coast Guard has awarded a $17.8 million contract to Ocean Construction Services Inc. for the construction of new engineering and weapons training facilities at Training Center (TRACEN) Yorktown, Virginia.
May 20, 2026
Coast Guard urges preparedness during National Safe Boating Week
SEATTLE – In support of National Safe Boating Week, held from May 16 to 22, the Coast Guard Northwest District urges all boaters and paddlers throughout the Pacific Northwest to become knowledgeable on water safety as we enter the 2026 boating season.
Photo Release: U.S. Coast Guard Academy 145th Commencement Exercises
NEW LONDON, Conn., — Two-hundred and sixty six ensigns graduated and commissioned for service at the
Coast Guard terminates illegal charter vessel near Big Sarasota Pass
CLEARWATER, Fla. — A Coast Guard Station Cortez law enforcement crew, with assistance from Sarasota Police Department, terminated an illegal charter vessel, Friday, near Big Sarasota Pass, Florida.
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