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A photo showing a Good Samaritan vessel towing a disabled vessel following a search and rescue case off Loiza, Puerto Rico, May 31, 2026. A Coast Guard boat crew, with the assistance of a Coast Guard MH-60T Jayhawk aircrew, rescued one of three boaters from the water. The Coast Guard boat crew transported the survivor and escorted the Good Samaritan and the disabled vessel with the two other boaters to safe harbor in Piñones, Puerto Rico.  (US Coast Guard photo)

Coast Guard crews, Good Samaritan rescue 3 boaters off Loíza, Puerto Rico 

Jun. 01, 2026 ·
 Press Release
Coast Guard air and surface crews and a Good Samaritan rescue three boaters in distress off the coast of...
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A summary infographic showing hurricane season probability and numbers of named storms predicted from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook, May 21, 2026.

Coast Guard urges preparedness for 2026 Atlantic hurricane season

Jun. 01, 2026 ·
 Press Release
MIAMI — The Coast Guard Southeast District reminds mariners and residents of South Carolina, Georgia, Florida,...
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A Coast Guard Boat Forces Unit U.S. Virgin Islands 33-Special Purpose Craft-Law Enforcement crew member inspects an overturned dinghy following the rescue of a boater south of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, May 31, 2026. The survivor informed being the sole passenger aboard the 45-foot catamaran, Abundance, which reportedly caught fire and sank moments earlier. St John Rescue also arrived on scene, while the survivor was transferred to a Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Services crew, who transported him to Charlotte Amalie in St. Thomas. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

Coast Guard, partner marine units rescue boater following vessel fire near St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands

Jun. 01, 2026 ·
 Press Release
Coast Guard Boat Forces Unit U.S. Virgin Islands, St Thomas Rescue and St John Rescue marine units responded...
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A U.S. Coast Guard Air Station San Francisco MH-65 Dolphin aircrew rescues three people from a cave near Santa Cruz, California, May 17, 2026. Air crew members hoisted all three individuals and transferred them to the care of nearby CAL FIRE and Santa Cruz County Fire personnel for further evaluation. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Thomas Sizer)

VIDEO AVAILABLE: Coast Guard rescues 3 from cave near Santa Cruz

May. 29, 2026 ·
 Press Release
A Coast Guard Air Station San Francisco crew rescued three people from a cave near Santa Cruz, California,...
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Picture of the 74-year-old Canadian Citizen 489 miles off the coast of Oregon, prior to his rescue, May 26, 2026.

Coast Guard coordinates rescue of injured mariner 489 miles off Oregon Coast

May. 29, 2026 ·
 Press Release
SEATTLE — The U.S. Coast Guard coordinated the rescue of a 74-year-old Canadian citizen aboard a disabled...
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Coast Guard assists 20 adults, 1 child aboard disabled vessel offshore Maui

May. 29, 2026 ·
 Press Release
HONOLULU — The Coast Guard assisted 20 adults and one child aboard a disabled vessel near Maalaea Harbor...
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Coast Guard encourages boating safety ahead of Northern California salmon season

May. 29, 2026 ·
 Press Release
MCKINLEYVILLE, Calif. — The Coast Guard, along with federal, state and local partners, will increase patrols...
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard to hold ribbon cutting ceremony for new Aids to Navigation Team Milford Haven building

May. 29, 2026 ·
 Press Release
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The Coast Guard is scheduled to hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Aids to...
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