MAY 13, 2026 — The Coast Guard assisted four mariners aboard a disabled sailing vessel approximately 170 miles south of Block Island, Rhode Island, Tuesday morning. Watchstanders at the Coast Guard Sector Southeastern New England Command Center were contacted by the 60-foot sailing vessel Scotch Mist, reporting they were taking on water through a deteriorating shaft seal … [Read more...]

MAY 12, 2026 – Coast Guard and agency partners responded to a fire onboard a non-operational natural gas platform offshore Santa Barbara, Monday. Responders and platform personnel reported that the fire was extinguished at 11:40 a.m. At 6:30 a.m. a fire occurred aboard platform Habitat when platform personnel were conducting decommissioning operations for the … [Read more...]

MAY 8, 2026 – The President of the United States Donald J. Trump will deliver the keynote address during graduation ceremonies at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy on Wednesday, May 20. The President will congratulate the cadets, the newest generation of military leaders for the Coast Guard, on their hard work and dedication. The 145th Commencement Exercises are scheduled to … [Read more...]

MAY 7, 2026 — U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle (WIX 327) is scheduled to visit Savannah and will be open to visitors, Friday-Sunday. The Eagle will be moored near the World Apart Monument, a World War II memorial located on River Street in Savannah, and will offer free public tours during the following dates and times: Friday, May 8 (2 – 7 p.m.) Saturday, May 9 (10 a.m. … [Read more...]

MAY 6, 2026 – The Coast Guard is standing up the Special Missions Command to oversee its deployable specialized forces. The command will enhance the operational effectiveness of the Coast Guard in responding to a wide range of national emergencies and events as the demand for deployable specialized forces capabilities increase. The Coast Guard selected the existing Coast … [Read more...]