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Coast Guard urges preparedness during National Safe Boating Week

May. 20, 2026 ·
 Press Release
SEATTLE – In support of National Safe Boating Week, held from May 16 to 22, the Coast Guard Northwest District...
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The Coast Guard Academy Class of 2026 throws their cadet combination covers into the air during a flyover at the 145th Commencement Exercise at the Coast Guard Academy, New London, Connecticut, May 20, 2026. The flyover featured various Coast Guard aircraft. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Rajesh Harrilal)

Photo Release: U.S. Coast Guard Academy 145th Commencement Exercises

May. 20, 2026 ·
 Press Release
NEW LONDON, Conn., — Two-hundred and sixty six ensigns graduated and commissioned for service at the U.S...
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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. Coast Guard officers deemed the vessel acted as a small passenger vessel without certificate of inspection, terminated the charter’s voyage, and escorted the boat and passengers back to Nora Patterson park, Siesta Key. (U.S. Coast Guard courtesy photo)

Coast Guard terminates illegal charter vessel near Big Sarasota Pass

May. 20, 2026 ·
 Press Release
CLEARWATER, Fla. — A Coast Guard Station Cortez law enforcement crew, with assistance from Sarasota Police...
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A Coast Guard Station Cortez law enforcement crew terminated an illegal charter voyage that was acting as a bareboat charter, Thursday, near Anna Maria Island. Coast Guard officers deemed the 54-foot vessel, Maititiki, to be operating as an illegal small passenger vessel, terminated the charter’s voyage, and escorted the boat and passengers back to Coquina Beach. (U.S. Coast Guard courtesy photo)

Coast Guard terminates illegal charter voyage near Anna Maria Island

May. 20, 2026 ·
 Press Release
CLEARWATER, Fla. — A Coast Guard Station Cortez law enforcement crew terminated an illegal charter voyage that...
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Media Advisory: Coast Guard, partner agencies to hold safe boating press briefing ahead of Memorial Day Weekend

May. 20, 2026 ·
 Press Release
Editor’s Note - Media are asked to be at the Watson Island public boat ramp no later than 9:45 a.m. For more...
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Media Availability: Coast Guard Station Maui to host media, demonstrate boating safety

May. 19, 2026 ·
 Press Release
WHO: Coast Guard Station MauiWHAT: Coast Guard representatives will discuss boating safety and provide a boat...
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U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) Cadet Matthew Lanzilotta poses for a portrait at USCGA, New London, Connecticut, May 08, 2026. Lanzilotta is a ’26 USCGA graduate and will be going to Flight School in Pensacola, Florida, after graduation. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Janessa Warschkow.)

U.S. Coast Guard Academy Future Leaders of 2026

May. 19, 2026 ·
 Press Release
NEW LONDON, Conn. — For nearly 150 years, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy has prepared leaders to serve as...
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U.S. Coast Guard accepts delivery of 62nd Fast Response Cutter named for 9/11 hero

MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard to commission Coast Guard Cutter Vincent Danz in New York

May. 19, 2026 ·
 Press Release
NEW YORK — The Coast Guard is scheduled to hold a commissioning ceremony for Coast Guard Cutter Vincent Danz,...
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