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Coast Guard Sector San Juan Command Center watchstanders and the crew of the Horten Liberian-flagged tanker ship rescued a capsized rower in the Atlantic Ocean approximately 1,100 nautical miles east of Puerto Rico, Jan. 21, 2026. Rescued is Benoit Bourguet, 47, a Belgium citizen, after his rowing vessel, City of Liverpool, was reportedly struck by two waves and capsized in 13 to 15-foot seas. (Courtesy photo from Horten tanker ship and Zodiac Maritime)

Coast Guard, Horten tanker ship recue capsized Belgium rower during World’s Toughest Row Race in the Atlantic Ocean

Jan. 22, 2026 ·
 Press Release
Coast Guard Sector San Juan Command Center watchstanders and the crew of the Horten Liberian-flagged tanker...
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A Coast Guard Station San Juan boat crew and Homeland Security Task Force - San Juan Region partner agencies completed the custody transfer of three apprehended smugglers and the offload of sixteen bales of cocaine which weighed 506kgs/1,115.54 pounds which were valued at more than $7 million. The apprehension and seizure followed the interdiction of a drug smuggling vessel in Atlantic Ocean waters north of Puerto Rico, Jan. 14, 2026. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

Coast Guard, CBP, Homeland Security Task Force - San Juan Region partner agencies interdict drug smuggling vessel north of Puerto Rico

Jan. 22, 2026 ·
 Press Release
A Coast Guard Station San Juan boat crew working with Homeland Security Task Force - San Juan Region partner...
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(U.S. Coast Guard photo courtesy of Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic)

Coast Guard rescues 2 people near Kodiak, Alaska

Jan. 21, 2026 ·
 Press Release
The Coast Guard rescued two people from a fishing vessel that ran aground in Pasagshak Bay offshore Kodiak,...
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Coast Guard, NASBLA renew commitment to recreational boating safety

Jan. 21, 2026 ·
 Press Release
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Coast Guard and the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA)...
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U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Vigilant’s (WMEC 617) small boat crew comes alongside a motor tanker in the Atlantic Ocean, Jan. 7, 2026. Vigilant escorted the motor tanker, which was seized by a Coast Guard tactical boarding team with support from the Department of War, for operating as a vessel without nationality in the Caribbean Sea.

Coast Guard cutter returns to Florida after escorting recently seized motor tanker

Jan. 20, 2026 ·
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Vigilant (WMEC 617) returned to Cape Canaveral on Friday...
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The Coast Guard suspended the search for a missing kayaker at 6:45 p.m., Monday, near Honeymoon Island State Park, pending the development of new information. Missing is 18-year-old Elías Guillermo Lara Vargas.

Coast Guard suspends search for missing kayaker near Honeymoon Island

Jan. 19, 2026 ·
 Press Release
CLEARWATER, Fla. – The Coast Guard suspended the search for a missing kayaker at 6:45 p.m., Monday, near...
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard to commission Coast Guard Cutter Olivia Hooker (WPC 1161) in Pascagoula, Miss.

Jan. 19, 2026 ·
 Press Release
PASCAGOULA, Miss. — The Coast Guard is scheduled to hold a commissioning ceremony for the Coast Guard Cutter...
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Coast Guard rescues boaters from capsized vessel off Ponce Inlet

Coast Guard rescues boaters from capsized vessel off Ponce Inlet

Jan. 18, 2026 ·
 Press Release
A Coast Guard Station Ponce de Leon Inlet boat crew rescued two people, Sunday, after their 15-foot boat...
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