JUNE 18, 2026 — In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, the U.S. Coast Guard will oversee comprehensive maritime safety and security operations alongside local, state and federal partners during Sail250 Virginia, which is scheduled to be held in Norfolk, June 19-23. Sail250 Virginia, a massive maritime celebration to commemorate the nation’s semiquincentennial and recognize … [Read more...]

JUNE 15, 2026 — As cities across North America prepare to host the World Cup, the Coast Guard is implementing enhanced safety and security measures alongside international, federal, state and local partners. The Coast Guard will have an increased presence during the next several weeks near Washington State ports, waterways, fan zones, and the shared maritime border with … [Read more...]

JUNE 13, 2026 — The U.S. Coast Guard accepted delivery of the 63rd Fast Response Cutter, Jeffrey Palazzo (WPC 1163), on Thursday in Key West. Jeffrey Palazzo is the fifth FRC to be homeported in Guam, joining the recently commissioned Vincent Danz (WPC 1162). The Sentinel-class FRCs replaced the 1980s Island-class 110-foot patrol boats and possess 21st-century command, … [Read more...]

JUNE 11, 2026 — A Coast Guard Station Ponce De Leon boat crew located and rescued two mariners aboard a disabled vessel approximately 18 miles east of Ormond Beach, FL on Tuesday. Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville received a report of an overdue 25-foot recreational vessel with two people aboard after it failed to return to Ponce Inlet as scheduled following … [Read more...]

JUNE 10, 2026 — The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Heriberto Hernandez repatriated 32 aliens to a Dominican Republic Navy vessel at sea, Sunday, following the interdiction of a makeshift vessel near Desecheo, Puerto Rico. This interdiction is part of the efforts of the Homeland Security Task Force – San Juan Region to combat human smuggling and deter unlawful maritime … [Read more...]