JUNE 2, 2026 — The Coast Guard Southeast District reminds mariners and residents of South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands to prepare for the 2026 hurricane season. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, with the peak occurring between mid-August and late October. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric … [Read more...]

JUNE 1, 2026 — The Coast Guard responded to a security breach at Coast Guard Station Cleveland Harbor, Ohio, at approximately 11:30 a.m. on Friday. Coast Guard Sector Eastern Great Lakes watchstanders notified Coast Guard Great Lakes District Command Center watchstanders of a 72-year-old male in a vehicle who breached the station’s perimeter by following a contractor’s … [Read more...]

MAY 28, 2026 — The U.S. Coast Guard, Japan Coast Guard and Canadian Coast Guard conducted a trilateral search and rescue exercise in the Strait of Juan de Fuca near Victoria, British Columbia on May 21. The joint operation aimed to enhance interoperability, communication, and coordination among the three nations during complex maritime emergencies. During the exercise, … [Read more...]

MAY 27, 2026 - The Coast Guard commissioned its newest fast response cutter, the Vincent Danz, for official entry into its service fleet during a ceremony in New York City, May 22. The cutter's namesake, Vincent Danz, was serving in the New York City Police Department's emergency services unit when he responded to the 9/11 terrorist attack at the World Trade Center. Danz … [Read more...]

A Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin aircrew from Coast Guard Air Facility Newport lowers Petty Officer 2nd Class Ben Sobels, Coast Guard Aviation Survival Technician onto God's Thumb in Lincoln City, Oregon, May 24, 2026. The aircrew was able to safely transport her to Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital for treatment of her injuries. (Photo courtesy of Lincoln City Fire) MAY 26, … [Read more...]