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The USCGC Hickory (WLB 212), a 225-foot Juniper-class seagoing buoy tender, arrives in Apra Harbor as it comes to their new homeport in Guam on Jan. 14, 2026, following a more than 13,000-mile transit over 71 days from the U.S. Coast Guard Yard in Baltimore through the Panama Canal. After an extended Major Maintenance Availability at the Yard, part of the In-Service Vessel Sustainment Program that modernizes the entire Juniper-class fleet with hull repairs, system upgrades, and replacement of obsolete equipment, the Hickory is now fully revitalized. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Warrant Officer Muir)

USCGC Hickory arrives in Guam, restoring full buoy tender capacity in Oceania

Jan. 14, 2026 ·
 Press Release
SANTA RITA, Guam — The USCGC Hickory (WLB 212), a 225-foot Juniper-class seagoing buoy tender, arrived at its...
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Coast Guard interdicts 15 aliens near San Clemente Island

Jan. 13, 2026 ·
 Press Release
SAN DIEGO – Coast Guard members interdicted 15 suspected aliens approximately 24 miles southwest of San...
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Coast Guard and local law enforcement crews will be on the lookout for illegal passenger for hire vessel operations in the San Juan Harbor during the San Sebastián Festival from Jan. 15 to 28, 2026. Only a captain licensed by the Coast Guard can transport passengers for hire and must do so in a vessel that has the proper lifesaving equipment onboard. Vessel operators who carry passengers for hire without the proper license face the termination of the voyage and possible fines that may range from $500 to a maximum of $117,608. (U.S. Coast Guard graphic)

Coast Guard, federal and local law enforcement to patrol San Juan Harbor for illegal passenger vessel operations during 2026 San Sebastian St. Fest...

Jan. 13, 2026 ·
 Press Release
Coast Guard, federal and local law enforcement crews will be on the lookout for illegal passenger for hire...
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A Customs and Border Protection marine unit rescues a capsized kayaker off the coast of Salinas, Puerto Rico, Jan. 12, 2026. Coast Guard watchstanders at Sector San Juan issued an Urgent Marine Information Broadcast and coordinated with 911 and responding units to rescue the man from Aibonito, Puerto Rico, who reportedly was fishing when a wave caused his kayak to capsize approximately half a mile offshore. (Courtesy photo provided by U.S. Customs and Border Protection)

Coast Guard, a Customs and Border Protection marine unit rescue capsized kayaker off Salinas, Puerto Rico

Jan. 13, 2026 ·
 Press Release
Coast Guard watchstanders and a Customs and Border Protection marine unit rescued a capsized kayaker off the...
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Coast Guard rescues stranded surfer near Aguadilla, Puerto Rico

Jan. 12, 2026 ·
 Press Release
A Coast Guard Air Station Borinquen MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew rescued a stranded surfer, Friday, following...
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A 58-year-old mariner survives a vessel capsizing west of Guam on Jan. 12, 2026, thanks to his use of multiple communication devices, staying with the vessel, and informing others of his plans, which enabled a rapid U.S. Coast Guard response. The mariner departed Merizo around 5 a.m. local time aboard the 22-foot white pleasure boat Solo 2 to fish near the Agat buoy and then head to the 9-mile mark. Adverse sea conditions, including a high surf advisory and a rip current statement, are currently in effect for Guam and likely contributed to the vessel capsizing. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Station Apra Harbor)

U.S. Coast Guard saves 58-year-old mariner west of Guam

Jan. 12, 2026 ·
 Press Release
SANTA RITA, Guam — A 58-year-old mariner survived a vessel capsizing west of Guam Monday morning thanks to his...
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A Coast Guard Station Port Canaveral boat crew rescues a person after their 24-foot vessel capsized on the Banana River near Kelly Park in Port Canaveral, Florida, Jan. 10, 2026.

Coast Guard rescues boater from capsized vessel near Port Canaveral

Jan. 11, 2026 ·
 Press Release
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A Coast Guard Station Port Canaveral boat crew rescued one person, Saturday, after their...
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A Coast Guard Air Station Borinquen MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew rescued a stranded surfer following an extensive multi-agency search effort near Surfer’s Beach in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, Jan. 10, 2026. The 68-year-old male was in stable condition and safely transported to awaiting emergency medical service personnel at the air station. (U.S. Coast Guard video courtesy of Air Station Borinquen)

Coast Guard rescues stranded surfer near Aguadilla, Puerto Rico

Jan. 10, 2026 ·
 Press Release
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — A Coast Guard Air Station Borinquen MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew rescued a stranded...
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