U.S. Coast Guard, international partners conclude Operation Nasse in Pacific region
PRESS RELEASE | July 24, 2025
HONOLULU – The U.S. Coast Guard completed participation July 11 in Operation Nasse, a three-month operation conducted by Australia, France, New Zealand, and the U.S. to safeguard the marine resources of Pacific Island nations.
VIDEO AVAILABLE: Coast Guard, California State Parks Lifeguards rescue child near Big Lagoon County Park, Calif.
PRESS RELEASE | July 24, 2025
EUREKA, Calif. — A Coast Guard Air Station Humboldt Bay aircrew rescued one child from the water near Big Lagoon County Park, California, Thursday.
Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater holds change of command ceremony
PRESS RELEASE | July 24, 2025
CLEARWATER, Fla. — The crew of Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater held a change of command ceremony, Thursday.
VIDEO AVAILABLE: Coast Guard, partner agencies medevac missing person near Tracy, Calif.
PRESS RELEASE | July 23, 2025
ALAMEDA, Calif. — The Coast Guard and partner agencies completed a medevac of one person from the Carnegie State Vehicular Recreation Area, near Tracy, California, Saturday evening.
U.S. Coast Guard conducts bilateral maritime law enforcement operations with Republic of Marshall Islands
PRESS RELEASE | July 22, 2025
MAJURO, Republic of the Marshall Islands — The crew of national security cutter USCGC Stratton (WMSL 752) conducted at-sea boardings with the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Sea Patrol within RMI’s exclusive economic zone from July 9 to 13. Stratton's crew embarked three law enforcement officers from the RMI Sea Patrol, who provided a combined presence and conducted two successful maritime law enforcement boardings of commercial fishing vessels operating in the RMI EEZ. While no violations were initially reported from the boarding, potential issues with the catch emerged later and constituted further inspection from RMI.
Coast Guard national security cutter returns to California following 121-day Bering Sea patrol
PRESS RELEASE | July 22, 2025
ALAMEDA, Calif. —T he crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Munro (WMSL 755) returned to their Alameda home port Wednesday following a 20,000-nautical-mile, 121-day deployment patrolling the Bering Sea. Munro departed Alameda mid-March and operated throughout the Bering Sea during a months-long Alaska Patrol in support of the Coast Guard’s Arctic District.
Media Advisory: U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle ride-in opportunity into San Francisco Bay, Friday, July 25
PRESS RELEASE | July 22, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO — U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle (WIX 327), America’s Tall Ship, will be visiting San Francisco on Friday, July 25.
U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle to visit San Francisco
PRESS RELEASE | July 22, 2025
U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle (WIX 327) will visit San Francisco and be open to visitors, July 25–27.
Coast Guard crews stop 9 illegal charter operations
PRESS RELEASE | July 22, 2025
MIAMI — Coast Guard Station Fort Lauderdale crews terminated nine illegal charter voyages, Saturday and Sunday, in Fort Lauderdale waterways. 
Coast Guard medevacs crew member from cargo ship offshore Oahu
PRESS RELEASE | July 21, 2025
HONOLULU – The Coast Guard medevaced a crew member of a cargo ship 85 miles offshore Oahu Saturday.
U.S. Coast Guard opens new recruiting office in Omaha, Nebraska
PRESS RELEASE | July 19, 2025
OMAHA, Neb. — The U.S. Coast Guard opened a new recruiting office Saturday in Omaha, Nebraska, as part of Force Design 2028 (FD2028) workforce initiatives. 
Coast Guard Pacific Area holds retirement ceremony
PRESS RELEASE | July 18, 2025
The U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area held a retirement ceremony for Vice Adm. Andrew J. Tiongson Friday at Coast Guard Base Alameda. Adm. Kevin Lunday, the Coast Guard’s acting commandant, presided over the ceremony in which Vice Adm. Tiongson retired following 40 years of honorable service.
PHOTO RELEASE: Coast Guard Sector Charleston holds change of command ceremony
PRESS RELEASE | July 18, 2025
CHARLESTON, S.C. — The crew of Coast Guard Sector Charleston held a change of command ceremony, Friday, at Sector Charleston.
MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Coast Guard Cutter Campbell to hold change-of-command ceremony
PRESS RELEASE | July 18, 2025
Editor’s note: News media interested in attending the ceremony are requested to RSVP no later than 10 a.m., Monday, with Lt. j.g. Addison Stead by emailing Addison.M.Stead@uscg.mil or calling (401) 367-1634. Credentialed media are asked to bring a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance to access the base. It is recommended to arrive at the gate no later than 10:15 a.m., Tuesday, to attend the event as gate processing may take 5–10 minutes. NAVAL STATION NEWPORT, R.I. — Coast Guard Cutter Campbell (WMEC 909) is scheduled to hold a change-of-command ceremony, Tuesday, at 11 a.m. on Naval Station Newport.
Coast Guard Cutter Reliance (WMEC 615) returns home to Florida after 60-day patrol
PRESS RELEASE | July 18, 2025
PENSACOLA, Fla. — The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Reliance (WMEC 615) returned to their home port in Pensacola, Friday, following a 60-day maritime border security patrol in the Gulf of America. Reliance’s crew deployed to the Coast Guard Heartland District's area of responsibility in support of maritime safety, security and environmental protection, where crew members conducted extensive operations along the U.S. – Mexico maritime border to protect American sovereignty and territorial integrity. While at sea, the crew worked to deter illegal migration, fishing and smuggling while increasing awareness of all maritime activity in the region.
Coast Guard, partner agencies respond to sunken vessel near Santa Cruz, Calif.
PRESS RELEASE | July 17, 2025
PHOTOS AVAILABLE: The U.S. Coast Guard is responding to a sunken vessel following a boat fire approximately one mile offshore Santa Cruz, California, Wednesday morning. 
U.S. Coast Guard completes historic Quad Sail to strengthen Indo-Pacific maritime partnership
PRESS RELEASE | July 17, 2025
SANTA RITA, Guam — The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL 752) arrived in Guam, July 3, after a landmark multinational sail with representatives aboard from the maritime forces from Australia, India, and Japan—collectively known as the Quad. As four leading maritime nations in the Indo-Pacific, Quad nations are united in our conviction that peace and stability in the maritime domain underpin the security and prosperity of the region. We are committed to a region where all countries are free from coercion and strongly oppose any unilateral actions that seek to change the status quo by force or coercion.
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Resolute returns home, offloads approximately $93.2 million worth of drugs in St. Petersburg
PRESS RELEASE | July 17, 2025
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The crew of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Resolute offloaded nearly 12,600 pounds of cocaine, worth an estimated $93.2 million, in their homeport of St. Petersburg, Thursday, following a 59-day patrol in the Eastern Pacific.
U.S. Coast Guard Academy holds change of command ceremony
PRESS RELEASE | July 16, 2025
New London, Conn. — The U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) hosted a Change of Command ceremony on
MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard to hold change of command ceremony in Charleston
PRESS RELEASE | July 16, 2025
CHARLESTON, S.C. — The crew of Coast Guard Sector Charleston is scheduled to hold a change of command ceremony, Friday, at Coast Guard Sector Charleston.
Coast Guard Rescues Man Struck by Boat Propeller Near Elliott Key
PRESS RELEASE | July 16, 2025
MIAMI – U.S. Coast Guard crew members medevaced a 55-year-old man who suffered a leg injury from a vessel’s propellor near Elliot Key, Florida, Tuesday.
MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard to remove the sunken vessel Chaleur near Stockton, Calif.
PRESS RELEASE | July 15, 2025
The Coast Guard will be overseeing the removal and destruction of the vessel Chaleur, a historic 140-foot former Canadian Navy minesweeper that sank in Little Potato Slough, causing an environmental pollution event in a navigable waterway.
Coast Guard relieves commanding officer of Centralized Service Desk
PRESS RELEASE | July 15, 2025
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Coast Guard temporarily relieved Lt. Cmdr. George O. Ziwortin, commanding officer of the Centralized Service Desk (CSD) in St. Louis, Missouri, Tuesday. 
Coast Guard stops illegal charter operation near Madeira Beach
PRESS RELEASE | July 15, 2025
CLEARWATER, Fla. — A Coast Guard Station Sand Key law enforcement crew terminated an illegal charter operating on the Intracoastal Waterway near Madeira Beach, Sunday.
U.S. Coast Guard, Mexican Navy collaborate to disrupt suspected maritime smuggling venture off the coast of San Diego
PRESS RELEASE | July 15, 2025
SAN DIEGO — The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Robert Ward (WPC 1130) and the Mexican Navy vessel ARM Revolución successfully collaborated to deter a suspected maritime smuggling attempt approximately 11 miles southwest of Point Loma, Sunday. At approximately 4 p.m., the crew of Robert Ward detected a vessel transiting north from Mexican waters into U.S. territorial waters. As the cutter prepared to deploy its small boat to conduct a boarding, the suspected smuggling vessel suddenly reversed course and fled south at a high rate of speed.
Coast Guard Deployable Specialized Forces unit holds change-of-command ceremony in San Diego
PRESS RELEASE | July 14, 2025
SAN DIEGO — Coast Guard Maritime Security Response Team West hosted a change-of-command ceremony in San Diego, July 9, 2025. Coast Guard Capt. James J. Camp relieved Capt. Robert J. Berry as the commanding officer during the ceremony. 
Coast Guard medevacs 77-year-old man 138 miles southwest of Sanibel Island
PRESS RELEASE | July 14, 2025
CLEARWATER, Fla. — A Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater aircrew medevaced a 77-year-old man, Sunday, experiencing stroke like symptoms approximately 138 miles southwest of Sanibel Island.
Coast Guard interdicts 3 aliens off the coast of Imperial Beach, Calif.
PRESS RELEASE | July 14, 2025
SAN DIEGO — A San Fransico based Coast Guard Maritime Safety and Security Team interdicts three aliens aboard a 20-foot vessel approximately six miles west of Imperial Beach, Saturday. At approximately 4 p.m., the MSST SF law enforcement team observed a vessel crossing the maritime boundary line with no indication of navigational lighting.
CORRECTION: Coast Guard assists 11 people aboard flooding catamaran off Dana Point, Calif.
PRESS RELEASE | July 14, 2025
Corrections:  Coast Guard assisted 11 people aboard the charter catamaran. The previous published release stated the people were saved.  The Coast Guard cutter's small boat crew assisted in using dewatering pumps to remove water from the vessel.   The 11 passengers were transferred to another charter vessel operated by the same company and no injuries were reported  DANA POINT, Calif. — U.S. Coast Guard and partner agencies assist 11 people aboard a charter catamaran taking on water approximately 7 miles south of Dana Point Harbor, Saturday evening. Coast Guard Sector Los Angeles-Long Beach watchstanders received a distress call at approximately 6:20 p.m. from the operator of the 50-foot catamaran Manute’a, reporting flooding while still making way toward Dana Point Harbor.  The Dana Point Harbor Patrol and Orange County Sheriff’s Department were monitoring Channel 16 and immediately responded to assist. Coast Guard Sector Los Angeles-Long Beach assumed command of the search and rescue mission, issued an urgent marine information broadcast, and launched a response boat from Coast Guard Station Los Angeles-Long Beach while diverting the Coast Guard Cutter David Duren. The cutter’s small boat crew, along with partner agency vessels, arrived on scene, and assisted with using dewatering pumps to remove water from the vessel.  The 11 passengers were transferred to another charter vessel, operated by the same company. The charter catamaran operator was able to safely transit back to port under the vessel’s own power with no other assistance needed.
Media Advisory: Coast Guard, state, local first responders to conduct boat drills on Ohio River in Kentucky & Indiana
PRESS RELEASE | July 14, 2025
WHAT: The Coast Guard, state and local first responders will conduct law enforcement drills with a
Noem honors Coast Guard heroes in Kerrville ceremony
PRESS RELEASE | July 12, 2025
Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem presented military medals Friday to four U. S. Coast Guard aircrew members for their heroism during catastrophic flash flooding at Camp Mystic on July 4, 2025.  
Coast Guard Arctic District holds Change of Command ceremony in Juneau, Alaska
PRESS RELEASE | July 11, 2025
JUNEAU, Alaska – The Coast Guard Arctic District staff held a change of command ceremony Friday in Juneau. Rear Adm. Bob Little relieved Rear Adm. Megan Dean as the commander of the Coast Guard Arctic District.
Coast Guard finalizes permanent relief of National Motor Lifeboat School Commanding Officer
PRESS RELEASE | July 11, 2025
The U.S. Coast Guard permanently relieved Chief Warrant Officer Timothy Crochet, the Commanding Officer of the National Motor Lifeboat School, Tuesday July 8, 2025 after temporarily relieving him on May 23, 2025.  
Coast Guard Cutter Blacktip (WPB 87326) arrives at new homeport in Valdez, Alaska
PRESS RELEASE | July 11, 2025
VALDEZ, Alaska — Coast Guard Cutter Blacktip (WPB 87326) arrives at its new homeport in Valdez Monday after transiting approximately 2,800 miles.
PHOTO RELEASE: Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral holds change of command ceremony
PRESS RELEASE | July 11, 2025
PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. — The crew of Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral held a change of command ceremony, Friday, at Cruise Terminal 6 in Port Canaveral.
Coast Guard Southeast District holds Change of Command ceremony
PRESS RELEASE | July 11, 2025
MIAMI — The Coast Guard Southeast District staff held a change of command ceremony, Friday, at Florida International University – Biscayne Bay.
Coast Guard Locates Two Unresponsive People near New Haven, Connecticut
PRESS RELEASE | July 11, 2025
BOSTON — U.S. Coast Guard Station New Haven located two unresponsive people from an overdue vessel
MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard aircrew available for media interviews in Kerrville, TX
PRESS RELEASE | July 11, 2025
The Coast Guard is scheduled to participate in a ceremony to honor the rescue helicopter air crew for their efforts during their flash flood response near Kerrville, Texas.
Winner of Coast Guard art program's best in show award named
PRESS RELEASE | July 11, 2025
Leendert van der Pool was named the 2025 George Gray Award for Artistic Excellence winner at the Coast Guard Art Program (COGAP) annual art acceptance ceremony Thursday. The award-winning artwork, "Daring Rescue" oil on canvas was selected from 34 artworks in the 2025 collection.
Coast Guard Rescues Man Trapped in Olympic Swamp
PRESS RELEASE | July 10, 2025
SEATTLE – A Coast Guard MH-60 helicopter crew from Air Station Astoria, Oregon, rescued a man
Coast Guard Cutter Harriet Lane returns home following patrol in Oceania
PRESS RELEASE | July 10, 2025
HONOLULU – The crew of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Harriet Lane (WMEC 903) returned to Honolulu Wednesday following a 73-day patrol in support of Coast Guard Oceania District's Operation Blue Pacific. 
U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle to visit Victoria, British Columbia
PRESS RELEASE | July 9, 2025
U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle (WIX 327) will visit Victoria, British Columbia for the first time since 2008 and be open to visitors on July 16 and 17.
Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton holds Change of Command Ceremony in Panama City
PRESS RELEASE | July 9, 2025
The crew of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton (WMSL 753) held a change of command ceremony Wednesday in Panama City, as Capt. John B. McWhite relieved Capt. Justin M. Carter as commanding officer.
PHOTO RELEASE: Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville holds change of command ceremony
PRESS RELEASE | July 9, 2025
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The crew of Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville held a change of command ceremony, Wednesday, at the Jacksonville Public Library. 
Coast Guard, Puerto Rico Police crews rescue 6 kite surfers off Ocean Park Beach in San Juan, Puerto Rico
PRESS RELEASE | July 9, 2025
Coast Guard and Puerto Rico Police marine units rescued six kite surfers who were beset by weather off Ocean Park Beach in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Tuesday evening. Watchstanders at the Coast Guard Sector San Juan’s Command Center received report at 5:17 p.m., Tuesday, of a group of kite surfers who were left adrift, between one to two miles offshore, after their kites reportedly failed due to a sudden drop of wind throughout the area. No injuries or medical concerns were reported in this case.
Coast Guard rescues 5 from capsized vessel near Freeport, Texas
PRESS RELEASE | July 9, 2025
HOUSTON — The Coast Guard rescued five people from a capsized vessel near Freeport, Texas, Wednesday.
Coast Guard rescues 3 after vessel capsizes near Government Cut
PRESS RELEASE | July 9, 2025
MIAMI — A Coast Guard Station Miami Beach boat crew rescued three people, Wednesday, after their 17-foot vessel capsized outside Government Cut. 
Coast Guard Southwest District holds change-of-command ceremony in Alameda, Calif.
PRESS RELEASE | July 8, 2025
PHOTOS AVAILABLE: Coast Guard Southwest District personnel hosted a change-of-command ceremony, Tuesday on Coast Guard Island.
PHOTO RELEASE: Coast Guard terminates voyage of illegal charter on St. Johns River
PRESS RELEASE | July 8, 2025
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville terminated the voyage of an illegal charter vessel, Friday, operating on the St. Johns River.
U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle Media Availability Wednesday, July 9
PRESS RELEASE | July 8, 2025
SEATTLE — For the first time since 2008, the U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle (WIX 327), America’s Tall
MEDIA ADVISORY: U.S. Coast Guard Academy change of command
PRESS RELEASE | July 8, 2025
NEW LONDON, Conn. — The Coast Guard Academy will be hosting a change of command ceremony. At the
Coast Guard terminates 9 illegal passenger-for-hire operations, 2 vessel voyages for boating under the influence in Puerto Rico
PRESS RELEASE | July 7, 2025
Coast Guard Sector San Juan crews, working with local law enforcement units Thursday through Sunday, terminated nine illegal passenger-for-hire operations for marine safety violations and two recreational voyages for boating under the influence in Puerto Rico.  These law enforcement actions were carried out in support of Operation Dry Water national efforts throughout the 4th of July weekend. During the operation, participating units conducted 50 boardings and issued 94 safe boating violations, 14 warnings and seven Captain of the Port Orders.
Coast Guard interdicts seven aliens 7.5 miles west of Sunset Cliffs, Calif.
PRESS RELEASE | July 7, 2025
Coast Guard Station San Diego interdicted seven suspected aliens aboard a 20-foot vessel approximately 7.5 miles west of Sunset Cliffs, Monday.
MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard to hold change of command ceremony in Jacksonville
PRESS RELEASE | July 7, 2025
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The crew of Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville is scheduled to hold a change of command ceremony, Wednesday, at the Jacksonville Public Library.
U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle to visit Seattle
PRESS RELEASE | July 7, 2025
U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle (WIX 327) will visit Seattle for the first time since 2008 and be open to visitors on July 9 and 10.
Coast Guard, partner agencies assist four boaters near Cayucos, Calif.
PRESS RELEASE | July 5, 2025
Coast Guard Station Morro Bay crew members rescued four boaters after their vessel caught fire while in tow approximately five miles off Cayucos on Saturday.
Coast Guard interdicts three aliens 10 miles off Imperial Beach
PRESS RELEASE | July 5, 2025
Coast Guard Station San Diego interdicted three aliens aboard a 16-foot motorboat approximately 10 miles off Imperial Beach, Saturday.
Coast Guard responds with unified command to flooding near Kerrville, Texas
PRESS RELEASE | July 5, 2025
AUSTIN, Texas – The Coast Guard, along with a unified command, is responding to an area affected by
MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard Southwest District to hold Change of Command Ceremony
PRESS RELEASE | July 5, 2025
ALAMEDA, Calif. – Coast Guard Southwest District is scheduled to host a Change of Command Ceremony at Coast Guard Island, Tuesday. Rear Adm. Jeffrey Novak will relieve Rear Adm. Joseph Buzzella, as commander of Coast Guard Southwest District with Vice Adm. Andrew Tiongson, commander, Pacific Area, presiding. WHO: Vice Adm. Andrew Tiongson; Rear Adm. Joseph Buzzella and Rear Adm. Jeffrey Novak WHAT: Coast Guard Southwest District Change of Command Ceremony WHEN: Tuesday, July 8 at 10 a.m. WHERE: Freedom Park on Coast Guard Island Editor’s Note: Media members are asked to RSVP to PADETSF@uscg.mil or by calling Chief Petty Officer Lauren Steenson at 510-316-4586 by 6 p.m. Monday.
U.S. Coast Guard receives historic investment to rebuild under President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill
PRESS RELEASE | July 4, 2025
The U.S. Coast Guard welcomed the nearly $25 billion investment included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Friday — marking the largest single commitment of funding in Service history.
Coast Guard District 13 renamed to Northwest District
PRESS RELEASE | July 3, 2025
SEATTLE — The U.S. Coast Guard announced the renaming of its operational districts from numerical to
Coast Guard District 1 renamed to Northeast District
PRESS RELEASE | July 3, 2025
BOSTON — The U.S. Coast Guard today announced the renaming of its operational districts from numerical to geographic designations, a key initiative under Force Design 2028 (FD2028). Within this Service-wide renaming initiative, Coast Guard District 1 will now be known as USCG Northeast District.
Coast Guard District 14 renamed to Coast Guard Oceania District
PRESS RELEASE | July 3, 2025
HONOLULU — The U.S. Coast Guard today announced the renaming of its operational districts from numerical to geographic designations, a key initiative under Force Design 2028 (FD2028). Within this Service-wide renaming initiative, Coast Guard District Fourteen will now be known as Coast Guard Oceania District.
Coast Guard District 17 renamed to U.S. Coast Guard Arctic District
PRESS RELEASE | July 3, 2025
JUNEAU, Alaska — The U.S. Coast Guard today announced the renaming of its operational districts from numerical to geographic designations, a key initiative under Force Design 2028 (FD2028). Within this Service-wide renaming initiative, Coast Guard District 17 will now be known as U.S. Coast Guard Arctic District.
Media Advisory: Coast Guard to hold Arctic District change of command ceremony in Juneau, Alaska
PRESS RELEASE | July 3, 2025
JUNEAU, Alaska — The Coast Guard is scheduled to hold a change of command ceremony Friday for the Coast Guard Arctic District commander at the Air National Guard Hangar in Juneau.
Coast Guard District 8 renamed to Heartland District
PRESS RELEASE | July 3, 2025
NEW ORLEANS — The U.S. Coast Guard today announced the renaming of its operational districts from
Coast Guard District 7 renamed to Coast Guard Southeast District
PRESS RELEASE | July 3, 2025
MIAMI — The U.S. Coast Guard announced, Thursday, the renaming of its operational districts from numerical to geographic designations, a key initiative under Force Design 2028 (FD2028). Within this Service-wide renaming initiative, Coast Guard District 7 will now be known as Coast Guard Southeast District.
Coast Guard District 11 renamed to Southwest District
PRESS RELEASE | July 3, 2025
ALAMEDA, Calif. — The U.S. Coast Guard today announced the renaming of its operational districts from numerical to geographic designations, a key initiative under Force Design 2028 (FD2028). Within this Service-wide renaming initiative, Coast Guard District 11 will now be known as Southwest District.
Coast Guard District 5 renamed to Coast Guard East District
PRESS RELEASE | July 3, 2025
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The U.S. Coast Guard announced the renaming of its operational districts from
Coast Guard renames geographic operational districts
PRESS RELEASE | July 3, 2025
The U.S. Coast Guard announced Thursday the renaming of its operational districts from numerical to geographic designations, a key initiative under Force Design 2028 (FD2028).
Coast Guard offloads more than $20 million in illicit drugs interdicted in Caribbean Sea
PRESS RELEASE | July 2, 2025
MIAMI – U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Northland’s crew offloaded approximately 2,220 pounds of cocaine and 3,320 pounds of marijuana worth an estimated $20.1 million, Wednesday, at Coast Guard Base Miami Beach.
Coast Guard to enforce safety zone for San Diego Big Bay Boom
PRESS RELEASE | July 2, 2025
SAN DIEGO — The Coast Guard will enforce temporary safety zones for the Big Bay Boom Fourth of July Fireworks on the waters of San Diego Bay on Friday, July 4, 2025.
Coast Guard rescues 5 people from disabled boat off Sanibel
PRESS RELEASE | July 2, 2025
CLEARWATER, Fla. — A Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater aircrew rescued 2 children and 3 adults, Wednesday, after their 28-foot vessel became disabled, 30 miles west of Sanibel Island.
Coast Guard Sector Miami crew stops 3 illegal charters, 2 violated federal orders
PRESS RELEASE | July 2, 2025
MIAMI – Coast Guard Sector Miami law enforcement officers terminated three illegal charter voyages, Friday, near Julia Tuttle Causeway.
Coast Guard Cutter Reliance to hold free, public tours in Galveston, Texas
PRESS RELEASE | July 2, 2025
HOUSTON — The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Reliance (WMEC 615), a 210-foot medium endurance cutter homeported in Pensacola, Florida, will visit Galveston, Texas and be open to visitors on July 4 and July 5.   The Reliance will moor at Pier 21 near 2100 Harborside Dr, Galveston, TX and will be open for public tours from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, July 4, and from 10 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 5. 
Coast Guard, National Park Service teams up to rescue mariner
PRESS RELEASE | July 1, 2025
The Coast Guard and the National Park Service rescued a mariner after his vessel ran aground near Shackleford Banks, North Carolina, Monday night. 
Coast Guard Cutter Vigorous returns home after 51-day counter-migration patrol in the Windward Passage
PRESS RELEASE | July 1, 2025
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Vigorous (WMEC 627) returned to their home port in Portsmouth, Tuesday, following a 51-day patrol in the Windward Passage.  Vigorous deployed in support of Operation Vigilant Sentry to advance the primary missions of safety of life at sea and deterrence of illegal alien ventures in known transit zones. Vigorous’ crew conducted maritime safety and security missions while protecting America’s maritime borders from unlawful entry.  
Coast Guard, local law enforcement in Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands to patrol for impaired boating during 4th of July weekend
PRESS RELEASE | July 1, 2025
Coast Guard and local law enforcement crews will increase boating safety patrols in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands during the Fourth of July weekend in support of Operation Dry Water, a nationwide effort to enforce boating under the influence (BUI) laws.  Boaters can expect an increased presence from the Coast Guard and local law enforcement crews on the water. The increased presence will include dockside safety equipment inspections along with boating safety boardings.  “We look forward to this 4th of July weekend and seeing people out in the water boating responsibly and safely,” said Cmdr. Matthew Romano, Coast Guard Sector San Juan chief of response. “Know that our crews will be enforcing BUI and safe boating laws and regulations so keep in mind, like you should never be out on the road driving your vehicle under the influence, same goes for operating a vessel in the water, if you do so, you will be endangering your life and the life of others.” 
Coast Guard reports fewest boating fatalities in more than 50 years
PRESS RELEASE | July 1, 2025
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Coast Guard released its 2024 Recreational Boating Statistics Report Tuesday.
Coast Guard Cutter Kimball holds change of command ceremony
PRESS RELEASE | June 30, 2025
HONOLULU — The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Kimball (WMSL 756) held a change of command ceremony, Friday, in Honolulu. Vice Adm. Andrew Tiongson, commander of U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area, presided over the ceremony in which Capt. Craig Allen relieved Capt. Robert Kinsey as Kimball’s commanding officer.
Photo Release: U.S. Coast Guard Academy Day One for Class of 2029
PRESS RELEASE | June 30, 2025
NEW LONDON, Conn., — Approximately 250 young women and men of the incoming Class of 2029 arrived at
Coast Guard medevacs mother and newborn from Catalina Island, Calif.
PRESS RELEASE | June 30, 2025
LOS ANGELES — The Coast Guard completed the medevac of a mother and her newborn baby from Catalina Island, California, Sunday morning.
Coast Guard rescues family from partially submerged vessel near Plana Cays, Bahamas
PRESS RELEASE | June 30, 2025
CLEARWATER, Fla. — A Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater aircrew rescued an 8-year-old child and two adults, Monday, after their sailing vessel became partially submerged near Plana Cays, Bahamas.
Coast Guard Base Cape Cod holds change of command ceremony
PRESS RELEASE | June 30, 2025
BOSTON — U.S. Coast Guard Base Cape Cod held a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Cape Cod, Massachusetts, June 25, 2025. Click the link to read the full release.
Coast Guard rescues 1 boater from vessel near Marathon, Florida
PRESS RELEASE | June 28, 2025
A Coast Guard Air Station Miami MH-65 aircrew medically evacuated a man from a 100-foot supply vessel, Thursday, approximately 70 nautical miles southeast of Key West.
Coast Guard urges paddle craft safety in the Pacific Northwest
PRESS RELEASE | June 28, 2025
SEATTLE — With warm weather luring canoeists, kayakers and stand-up-paddleboarders onto Pacific Northwest waters, the Coast Guard is reminding paddlers to prepare for cold water, wear a properly fitted life jacket and carry at least two waterproof ways to call for help.
Coast Guard medevacs man from oil rig offshore Santa Barbara, Calif.
PRESS RELEASE | June 27, 2025
LOS ANGELES — The Coast Guard completed the medevac of an ailing man from an oil rig approximately 35 miles offshore from Santa Barbara, Friday afternoon.
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle holds change of command ceremony
PRESS RELEASE | June 27, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO — The crew of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle (WIX 327) held a change of command ceremony, Friday, at Pier 17. Capt. Kristopher Ensley relieved Capt. Jessica Rozzi-Ochs as commanding officer of the Eagle during the ceremony, which was presided over by Vice Adm. Nathan Moore, commander of Coast Guard Atlantic Area.
Coast Guard Air Station Miami holds change of command ceremony
PRESS RELEASE | June 27, 2025
MIAMI — The crew of Coast Guard Air Station Miami held a change of command ceremony, Friday, at the air station in Opa-Locka.  
Coast Guard medevacs crew member from cargo ship offshore Kauai
PRESS RELEASE | June 26, 2025
HONOLULU – The Coast Guard medevaced a crew member of a cargo ship 80 miles offshore Kauai, Thursday.
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton concludes joint operations with Japan and Philippine Coast Guards
PRESS RELEASE | June 26, 2025
KAGOSHIMA, Japan – U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL 752) departed Kagoshima June 20, following in-port and at-sea engagements with Japan Coast Guard (JCG), Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), and Japan government officials. This event marks a significant milestone as the first time the trilateral search and rescue exercise with the Philippine Coast Guard, occurred in a region outside the Philippine territorial seas, emphasizing the growing cooperation among the three nations.
Coast Guard Sector Honolulu holds change of command ceremony
PRESS RELEASE | June 25, 2025
HONOLULU — U.S. Coast Guard Sector Honolulu command held a change of command ceremony on Coast Guard Base Honolulu June 18, 2025.
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy departs Seattle for months-long Arctic deployment
PRESS RELEASE | June 25, 2025
SEATTLE — The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy (WAGB 20) departed Seattle Thursday, beginning its annual Arctic deployment. The crew aboard Healy, a 420-foot icebreaker, will support two distinct high-latitude missions to study the formation and movement of sea ice and the pathways followed by Atlantic and Pacific waters in the Arctic, and ocean circulation patterns in the East Siberian and Laptev seas.
Coast Guard’s 2025 Art Collection to be Exhibited at Salmagundi Club and Federal Hall National Memorial
PRESS RELEASE | June 25, 2025
NEW YORK – The Coast Guard Art Program (COGAP) will present its 2025 collection at the Salmagundi
Coast Guard rescues 1 from water near Molokai
PRESS RELEASE | June 24, 2025
HONOLULU — The Coast Guard rescued one man after his boat sank offshore the island of Molokai Tuesday.
Coast Guard assists 2 boaters on Shell Island
PRESS RELEASE | June 24, 2025
CLEARWATER, Fla. — A Coast Guard Station Yankeetown boat crew assisted two boaters, Tuesday, after their vessel allided with a dayboard on Crystal River.
UPDATE 3: Coast Guard responds to vessel fire offshore Adak, Alaska
PRESS RELEASE | June 24, 2025
The Coast Guard has concluded its response to a fire onboard the cargo ship Morning Midas, which capsized and sank in international waters approximately 450 miles southwest of Adak on Monday. The Coast Guard received notification that the vessel capsized Monday at 5:35 p.m. and sank to a depth of approximately 16,400 feet in international waters.
Coast Guard Training Center Cape May holds change of command ceremony
PRESS RELEASE | June 24, 2025
CAPE MAY, N.J. – U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Amanda M. Lee relieved Capt. Warren D. Judge as commanding
Coast Guard relieves commanding officer of Coast Guard Cutter Tampa
PRESS RELEASE | June 24, 2025
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The U.S. Coast Guard temporarily relieved Cmdr. Walter Krolman, commanding officer of Coast Guard Cutter Tampa (WMEC 902), Tuesday.    Vice Adm. Nathan Moore, commander, Coast Guard Atlantic Area, relieved Krolman due to a loss of confidence in his ability to execute the responsibilities of a commanding officer. A thorough investigation is ongoing.  
MEDIA ADVISORY: U.S. Coast Guard Academy welcomes the Class of 2029
PRESS RELEASE | June 24, 2025
NEW LONDON, Conn. – Approximately 250 young women and men of the incoming Class of 2029 will arrive
Coast Guard interdicts 10 aliens in the vicinity of Point Loma
PRESS RELEASE | June 23, 2025
The Coast Guard interdicted 10 aliens aboard a 25-foot white Sea Ray vessel in the vicinity of Point Loma, Sunday morning.
Coast Guard Cutter Campbell returns home after 62-day patrol in the Windward Passage
PRESS RELEASE | June 23, 2025
NEWPORT, R.I.  — The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Campbell (WMEC 909) returned to their home port in Newport, Friday, following a 62-day patrol in the Windward Passage.   Campbell deployed in support of Operation Vigilant Sentry to advance the primary missions of safety of life at sea and deterrence of illegal alien ventures in known transit zones. Campbell’s crew conducted maritime safety and security missions while protecting America's maritime borders from unlawful entry.  
Media Advisory: U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle ride-in opportunity into San Francisco Bay Wednesday, June 25
PRESS RELEASE | June 23, 2025
For the first time since 2008, the U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle (WIX 327), America’s Tall Ship, will be visiting San Francisco on Wednesday, June 25.
Coast Guard halts illegal charter operation after vessel runs aground near New River
PRESS RELEASE | June 23, 2025
MIAMI – A Coast Guard Station Fort Lauderdale law enforcement boat crew terminated an illegal
UPDATE: Coast Guard suspends search for 2 missing people at Lake Tahoe
PRESS RELEASE | June 22, 2025
The Coast Guard suspended its search at 10:55 a.m., Sunday, pending further developments, for two missing people in the vicinity of D.L. Bliss State Park at Lake Tahoe after their boat capsized Saturday afternoon.
Coast Guard, partner agencies search for 2 missing people at Lake Tahoe
PRESS RELEASE | June 22, 2025
The Coast Guard and local partner agencies responded to a capsized vessel in the vicinity of D.L. Bliss State Park at Lake Tahoe Saturday afternoon.  
Coast Guard Cutter Stratton Arrives in Kagoshima, Leads Joint Operations with Partner Coast Guards
PRESS RELEASE | June 20, 2025
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL 752) arrived in Kagoshima, Japan, June 16 to conduct the first-ever trilateral operations between the U.S. Coast Guard, Japan Coast Guard (JCG) and Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) within Japan’s territorial waters. This engagement builds on Operation SAPPHIRE, the U.S.-Japan Coast Guard bilateral effort aimed at strengthening interoperability to support maritime governance, peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
Coast Guard Cutter Argus holds change of command ceremony
PRESS RELEASE | June 20, 2025
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Argus (WMSM-915) held a change of command ceremony, Tuesday, in San Pedro, Calif. Rear Adm. Joanna Hiigel, deputy commander of Coast Guard Pacific Area, presided over the ceremony in which Cmdr. Andrew Pritchett relieved Capt. Tobias Reid as Argus’ commanding officer.
US Coast Guard, US Embassy launch maritime boarding officer course in Samoa
PRESS RELEASE | June 20, 2025
HONOLULU – The U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Embassy Apia, Samoa, held a maritime boarding officer course in Apia from June 9-20.
Coast Guard Sector Key West holds change of command ceremony 
PRESS RELEASE | June 20, 2025
MIAMI – Capt. Joshua Empen relieved Capt. Jason D. Ingram as commanding officer of Coast Guard
Coast Guard stops illegal charter operation near Anna Maria Island
PRESS RELEASE | June 20, 2025
CLEARWATER, Fla. — A Coast Guard Station Cortez law enforcement crew terminated an illegal charter operating on the Intracoastal Waterway near Anna Maria Island, Thursday.
Coast Guard Base Miami Beach holds change of command ceremony
PRESS RELEASE | June 20, 2025
MIAMI — The crew of Coast Guard Base Miami Beach held a change of command ceremony, Friday, at Coast Guard Base Miami Beach. 
U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle to visit San Francisco
PRESS RELEASE | June 20, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO—U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle (WIX 327) will visit San Francisco for the first time since 2008 and be open to visitors on June 28.
U.S. Coast Guard Academy Upgrades Campus Safety and Security
PRESS RELEASE | June 20, 2025
NEW LONDON, Conn.,— The U.S. Coast Guard Academy recently upgraded its security posture with a $10
U.S. Coast Guard deploys band to Republic of Marshall Islands, raises awareness of boating safety
PRESS RELEASE | June 18, 2025
MAJURO, Republic of the Marshall Islands – The U.S. Coast Guard conducted a successful engagement strengthening partnerships and promoting boating safety in Majuro, Republic of the Marshall Islands, from June 1 to 11, 2025.
Coast Guard Cutter Valiant celebrated for over 57 years of service during heritage recognition ceremony
PRESS RELEASE | June 17, 2025
NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. — The Coast Guard held a heritage recognition ceremony, Tuesday, in Jacksonville to honor the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Valiant (WMEC 621) and recognize its more than 57 years of exemplary service. The ceremony was presided over by Rear Adm. Adam Chamie, assistant commandant for operations integration and response policy, Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, D.C., and served to celebrate Valiant’s contributions to the Coast Guard and nation in the presence of cutter leadership, current and former crew members, families and friends.
Media Advisory: Coast Guard to hold change of command ceremony at Training Center Cape May, NJ
PRESS RELEASE | June 17, 2025
CAPE MAY, NJ — U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May is scheduled to hold a change of command
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Harriet Lane conducts maritime law enforcement operations with Cook Islands partners
PRESS RELEASE | June 16, 2025
RAROTONGA, Cook Islands – The U.S. Coast Guard concluded bilateral maritime law enforcement operations alongside Cook Islands law enforcement partners offshore Rarotonga Friday.
Coast Guard conducts three separate tows Saturday
PRESS RELEASE | June 16, 2025
NEW YORK — Coast Guard crews from Station Kings Point, Station New York, and Station Sandy Hook conducted three separate tows for disabled vessels, Saturday. Click the link to read full release.
Coast Guard interdicts 11 aliens off the coast of La Jolla
PRESS RELEASE | June 15, 2025
SAN DIEGO — The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Active (WMEC-618) interdicted 11 aliens found aboard a 20-foot cabin cruiser vessel approximately 22 miles west of La Jolla, Saturday.
Coast Guard welcomes new Sector San Diego commanding officer during change of command ceremony in San Diego
PRESS RELEASE | June 13, 2025
SAN DIEGO — Capt. Robert Tucker relieved Capt. Patrick Dill as the Coast Guard Sector San Diego commander during a change of command ceremony in San Diego, Friday morning.
Coast Guard, partner agencies detain 13 Mexican fishermen, seizes 1,500 pounds of illegally caught fish off Texas coast
PRESS RELEASE | June 13, 2025
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Coast Guard and partner agencies interdicted and detained 13 Mexican fishermen engaged in illegal fishing and seized approximately 1,500 pounds of fish in federal waters off southern Texas, Friday.
Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg holds change of command ceremony at Port Tampa Bay
PRESS RELEASE | June 13, 2025
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg’s crew held a change of command ceremony, Friday, at Port Tampa Bay.
Coast Guard welcomes new commander to Sector Columbia River
PRESS RELEASE | June 13, 2025
PORTLAND, Ore. — Coast Guard Sector Columbia River held a change of command ceremony Friday morning at the Sector, near Swan Island in Portland.  During the ceremony, Capt. Anthony Migliorini relieved Capt. Justin Noggle as commander of Sector Columbia River.  Rear Adm. Charles Fosse, commander, 13th Coast Guard District, presided over the ceremony.  Sector Columbia River is one of two sectors within District 13 and has an area of responsibility spanning from the California-Oregon border to southern Washington, encompassing 420 miles of coastline. In addition, Sector members operate within the 33 ports along 465 miles of waterways on the Columbia, Snake, and Willamette River systems, extending from the Pacific Ocean to Lewiston, Idaho. 
Coast Guard Reserve Unit at U.S. Indo-Pacific Command holds change of command ceremony
PRESS RELEASE | June 13, 2025
The U.S. Coast Guard Reserve Unit at the United States Indo-Pacific Command (CGRU USINDOPACOM) held a change of command ceremony, Thursday, on the historic USS Battleship Missouri Memorial.
IMAGERY AVAILABLE: Coast Guard rescues father, son off Virginia coast 
PRESS RELEASE | June 12, 2025
The Coast Guard rescued two boaters Thursday morning after their vessel began taking on water 34 miles southeast of Virginia Beach. 
Coast Guard medevacs man 185 miles offshore San Francisco
PRESS RELEASE | June 12, 2025
ALAMEDA, Calif. — The Coast Guard completed the medevac of an ailing man from a vessel 185 miles offshore San Francisco, Tuesday evening.
Coast Guard responds to overdue fishing vessel Seahorse in Cape Cod Bay
PRESS RELEASE | June 12, 2025
WOOD’S HOLE, Mass. — After an extensive multi-agency search for the overdue fishing vessel Seahorse led by Coast Guard Sector Southeastern New England, the vessel was found off of Eastham in Cape Cod Bay on Wednesday afternoon. Click the link to read the full release.
Media Advisory: Coast Guard to hold change of command ceremony at Sector San Diego
PRESS RELEASE | June 11, 2025
Media Advisory: Coast Guard to hold change of command ceremony at Sector San Diego SAN DIEGO — U.S. Coast Guard Sector San Diego is scheduled to hold a change of command ceremony in San Diego, Friday. Who: Commander of Coast Guard Sector San Diego, Capt. Patrick Dill, Capt. Robert Tucker What: Coast Guard Sector San Diego Change of Command Ceremony When: Friday, June 13 at 10:00 a.m. Where: Hangar 1 at Coast Guard Sector San Diego, 2710 N Harbor Drive, 92101 San Diego, CA Media is asked to RSVP prior to the event by emailing padetsd@uscg.mil or calling (619) 252-1304. Please arrive no later than 9:00 a.m. at Sector with proper credentials and identification.
Coast Guard Air Station Borinquen receives new commanding officer in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
PRESS RELEASE | June 11, 2025
Coast Guard Air Station Borinquen celebrated their change of command at the Base Borinquen aircraft hangar in Aguadilla, Wednesday. In the ceremony, Capt. Jeffrey P. Owens relieved Capt. Lawrence D. Gaillard as Air Station Borinquen’s commanding officer before unit members, aviators, shipmates, partner agency representatives, family and friends, who witnessed the formal transfer of command authority from one commanding officer to the next. Capt. Willie L. Carmichael, Seventh Coast Guard District chief of staff, presided over the ceremony in which he presented Gaillard with the Coast Guard Meritorious Service Medal (gold star in lieu of a third award) recognizing his achievements during the three-year tour. Under Gaillard’s leadership, Air Station Borinquen achieved extraordinary success in executing 5,400 flight hours, encompassing 423 Search and Rescue missions with 1,088 lives saved, or assisted. His decisive leadership enabled the successful completion of 49 law enforcement cases, resulting in the interdiction of 729 undocumented aliens and the seizure of 51 million dollars in illegal narcotics.
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf holds change of command ceremony
PRESS RELEASE | June 11, 2025
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf (WMSL 750) held a change of command ceremony, Monday, in San Diego.
Coast Guard Cutter Active holds change of command ceremony
PRESS RELEASE | June 11, 2025
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Active (WMEC 618) and crew held a change of command ceremony, Sunday, in San Diego. Cmdr. Earl Potter relieved Cmdr. Adam Disque as Active’s 31st commanding officer during the ceremony. Rear Adm. Joanna Hiigel, deputy commander for Coast Guard Pacific Area, presided over the ceremony.
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy holds change of command ceremony
PRESS RELEASE | June 11, 2025
The crew of the U. S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy (WAGB 20) received a new commanding officer, Tuesday, following a change of command ceremony aboard the cutter at Coast Guard Base Seattle.
Coast Guard, Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard, British Virgin Islands Royal Marine Police assist mariner aboard demasted sailing vessel
PRESS RELEASE | June 11, 2025
US Coast Guard, British Virgin Islands Royal Marine Police, and Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard air and surface units rescued a sole mariner aboard demasted sailing vessel in Eastern Caribbean waters northeast of Anegada, British Virgin Islands, Tuesday. Rescued was French citizen Frank Rouvray, 58, who reportedly was on a voyage to the island of Saint Martin when the vessel became demasted, and the distress signal was transmitted to the Coast Guard.
Coast Guard interdicts 9 aliens near Alamitos Bay, Calif.
PRESS RELEASE | June 11, 2025
PHOTO AVAILABLE: A boat crew from Coast Guard Station Los Angeles-Long Beach interdicted nine aliens aboard a recreational vessel, approximately three miles south of the Alamitos Bay entrance, Sunday evening.
Coast Guard transfers 20 aliens to Bahamas authorities
PRESS RELEASE | June 10, 2025
MIAMI – The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Margaret Norvell transferred 20 aliens of Cuban nationality
Coast Guard interdicts 5 aliens off the coast of Point Loma, Calif.
PRESS RELEASE | June 10, 2025
A crew aboard a Coast Guard Maritime Safety and Security Team Los Angeles/Long Beach boat interdicted five aliens aboard a 20-foot pleasure craft, approximately 4 miles southwest, of Point Loma, Monday.
UPDATE: Coast Guard suspends search for 6 missing people in downed plane near Pt. Loma, Calif.
PRESS RELEASE | June 10, 2025
GRAPHIC AVAILABLE: The Coast Guard suspended its search 10 a.m. Tuesday, pending further developments, for a downed Cessna 414 with six persons aboard approximately three miles west of Point Loma.
UPDATE 2: Coast Guard responds to vessel fire offshore Adak, Alaska
PRESS RELEASE | June 9, 2025
UPDATE 2: Coast Guard responds to vessel fire offshore Adak, Alaska
Coast Guard interdicts 7 aliens off the coast of Point Loma, Calif.
PRESS RELEASE | June 9, 2025
PHOTOS AVAILABLE: The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Robert Ward (WPC-1130) interdicted seven aliens aboard a 20-foot white center console boat, approximately eight miles south of Point Loma, Sunday.
Media Advisory: Coast Guard, state, local first responders to conduct boat drills on Ohio River in Kentucky & Ohio
PRESS RELEASE | June 9, 2025
WHAT: The Coast Guard, state and local first responders will conduct law enforcement drills near on
Coast Guard, partner agencies, respond to plane crash near Point Loma, Calif.
PRESS RELEASE | June 8, 2025
The Coast Guard along with federal, state and local agencies, are searching for 6 persons on a downed aircraft near Point Loma, Sunday afternoon.
Coast Guard suspends search for woman in water off Hawaii
PRESS RELEASE | June 7, 2025
HONOLULU – The Coast Guard suspended its search at 7 p.m. Friday for a woman in the water who went missing off the coast of Oahu, Hawaii.
Coast Guard offloads more than $138 million in illicit drug interdictions in Caribbean Sea
PRESS RELEASE | June 6, 2025
MIAMI –U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Valiant’s crew offloaded 17,450 pounds of cocaine and 2,585 pounds of marijuana worth $132 million, Friday, at Port Everglades.
Coast Guard Cutter Stone holds change-of-command ceremony
PRESS RELEASE | June 6, 2025
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Stone (WMSL 758) held a change-of-command ceremony, Thursday, in North Charleston. Capt. Anne O’Connell relieved Capt. Jonathan Carter as the fourth commanding officer of Stone during the ceremony, which was presided over by Vice Adm. Nathan A. Moore, commander, Coast Guard Atlantic Area.
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton concludes visit to Korea; strengthens enduring U.S.-ROK-Japan maritime partnership
PRESS RELEASE | June 6, 2025
BUSAN, Republic of Korea —The Legend-class U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL 752) departed Busan, Republic of Korea (ROK) after a multi-day port visit, concluding maritime engagements that reinforced the United States' alliance with ROK and strengthened a trilateral partnership with Japan to promote a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific region, June 1.
Coast Guard Cutter Alex Haley holds change of command ceremony
PRESS RELEASE | June 6, 2025
Coast Guard Cutter Alex Haley (WMEC-39) and crew held a change of command ceremony, Thursday, in Kodiak.
Correction: Update: Coast Guard responds to vessel fire offshore Adak, Alaska
PRESS RELEASE | June 6, 2025
Correction: This version has been corrected to state that the Morning Midas was located approximately 340 miles southwest of Adak. The previous version incorrectly stated it was located 340 miles southeast of Adak. KODIAK, Alaska – The Coast Guard is continuing its response to a vessel fire approximately 340 miles southwest of Adak, Thursday.
Update: Coast Guard responds to vessel fire offshore Adak, Alaska
PRESS RELEASE | June 6, 2025
Editor's note: This version has been corrected to state that the Morning Midas was located approximately 340 miles southwest of Adak. The previous version incorrectly stated it was located approximately 340 miles southeast of Adak. KODIAK, Alaska – The Coast Guard is continuing its response to a vessel fire approximately 340 miles southwest of Adak, Thursday. A Coast Guard HC-130J Super Hercules aircrew from Air Station Kodiak conducted an overflight of the cargo ship Morning Midas Wednesday and observed the vessel was still on fire. Currently, there are no visual indications that the ship is taking on water or listing, and the extent of the damage is unknown. Zodiac Maritime, the Morning Midas’s manager, is coordinating to send a team of salvage specialists to the vessel for further assessment. The Morning Midas’s crew, who evacuated the ship Wednesday, remains aboard the vessel Cosco Hellas transiting to the vessel’s next destination with no reported injuries. As of 4 p.m. Thursday, the vessel was located approximately 340 miles southwest of Adak. The Seventeenth Coast Guard District has issued a Broadcast Notice to Mariners to notify mariners in the area of the situation. The Coast Guard continues to work with Zodiac Maritime to coordinate recovery efforts of the vessel. Zodiac Maritime’s public information spokesperson can be contacted via email at media@navigateresponse.com or by phone at 44-207-283-9915 or 65-6222-6375. To receive the most current updates, follow @USCGAlaska on X.  
Update: Coast Guard, partner agencies respond to diesel spill on Patapsco River in Maryland
PRESS RELEASE | June 5, 2025
The Coast Guard and partner agencies continue to respond to a diesel fuel spill near the East Harbor Marina in the Patapsco River, Thursday afternoon.
MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Coast Guard participating in Harborfest 2025
PRESS RELEASE | June 5, 2025
The Coast Guard is scheduled to participate in Norfolk Harborfest 2025, which runs June 6-8 at Town Point Park, at the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront.    Norfolk Harborfest is a maritime festival run in partnership between national, state and local organizations to encourage public boating safety.
Coast Guard responds, investigates vessel fire in Fajardo, Puerto Rico
PRESS RELEASE | June 5, 2025
Coast Guard Sector San Juan marine investigators and Incident Management personnel responded, Wednesday, to a fire aboard the 75-foot motor yacht Emilia in Fajardo.  The vessel fire was successfully extinguished by local emergency responders, there are no people missing or injuries reported, and Coast Guard investigators are working to determine the cause of the incident.  Coast Guard Incident Management personnel are working with the Puerto Rico Department of Natural and Environmental Resources and other local authorities to assess the impact of any remaining fuel pollution in the water. 
Coast Guard responds to diesel spill on Patapsco River in Maryland
PRESS RELEASE | June 5, 2025
Crews from U.S. Coast Guard Sector Maryland - National Capital Region are responding to a diesel fuel spill near the East Harbor Marina in the Patapsco River, Thursday morning.

Coast Guard, partners search for woman in water off Hawaii
PRESS RELEASE | June 5, 2025
HONOLULU -- The Coast Guard and partner agencies are searching for a woman in the water offshore Oahu, Hawaii Tuesday.
CORRECTION: Coast Guard responds to vessel fire offshore Adak, Alaska
PRESS RELEASE | June 4, 2025
Corrections: Updated vehicle numbers are 3,048 total vehicles, with 70 being fully electric vehicles and 681 being partial hybrid electric vehicles.  Vessel is Liberian-flagged and U.K.-managed The crew evacuated aboard a life boat, not life raft Zodiac Maritime is the vessel's manager, not parent company KODIAK, Alaska — The Coast Guard is responding to a vessel fire approximately 300 miles south of Adak, Wednesday.   Watchstanders at the Seventeenth Coast Guard District command center received a distress alert Tuesday at approximately 3:15 p.m. reporting a fire aboard the cargo ship Morning Midas, a 600-foot Liberian-flagged and U.K. managed cargo vessel with 22 crew members and reportedly carrying several thousand vehicles. Watchstanders immediately issued an Urgent Marine Information Broadcast requesting assistance from vessels in the vicinity of the Morning Midas. Three good Samaritan vessels responded to the incident.  Watchstanders also diverted the crew of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Munro (WMSL 755) to the area, directed the launch of a C-130J Super Hercules aircrew from Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak, and positioned an MH-60T Jayhawk helicopter aircrew in Adak. All 22 crew members aboard the Morning Midas evacuated the ship aboard a life boat and were subsequently rescued by the crew of motor vessel Cosco Hellas, one of the good Samaritan vessels on scene, with no reported injuries. The status of the fire is currently unknown, but smoke is still emanating from the vessel. “As the search and rescue portion of our response concludes, our crews are working closely with the vessel’s manager, Zodiac Maritime, to determine the disposition of the vessel,” said Rear Admiral Megan Dean, commander of the Coast Guard’s Seventeenth District. “We are grateful for the selfless actions of the three nearby vessels who assisted in the response and the crew of motor vessel Cosco Hellas, who helped save 22 lives.” The Morning Midas is estimated to have approximately 350 metric tons of gas fuel and 1,530 metric tons of very low sulfur fuel oil (VLSFO) onboard. They are also reportedly carrying a total of 3,048 vehicles, with 70 being fully electric vehicles and 681 being partial hybrid electric vehicles. This is based on reports to the Coast Guard and is subject to change pending the development of any new information.  The Coast Guard is working with the Morning Midas's manager Zodiac Maritime to coordinate recovery efforts of the vessel. Zodiac Maritime can be contacted via email at media@navigateresponse.com or by phone at 44-207-283-9915 or 65-6222-6375.
Coast Guard responds to vessel fire offshore Adak, Alaska
PRESS RELEASE | June 4, 2025
Editors Note: This version has been updated to correct inaccuracies in the original publication. The
Coast Guard oversees fuel removal efforts from grounded vessel on Icacos Beach, Puerto Rico
PRESS RELEASE | June 4, 2025
Coast Guard Sector San Juan Incident Management personnel, working in consultation with local and federal environmental agencies, are overseeing efforts by specialized companies, Wednesday, to remove a pollution threat from a recreational vessel which grounded ashore on Icacos Beach in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, Monday. There were no injuries reported or signs of pollution in the water, however, the vessel owner reported there were approximately 110 gallons of gasoline onboard. The Coast Guard is investigating the circumstances that led to this vessel grounding.
Coast Guard launches 2025 hurricane season with focus on preparedness
PRESS RELEASE | June 4, 2025
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The Coast Guard reminds mariners and residents of the Atlantic and Gulf of America coast to prepare for the 2025 hurricane season.    The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to Nov. 30, with the peak occurring between mid-August and late October.  
USCGC Storis departs on maiden voyage
PRESS RELEASE | June 4, 2025
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Storis (WAGB 21), the Coast Guard’s first polar icebreaker acquired in more than 25 years, departed on its maiden voyage to safeguard U.S. sovereign interests in the Arctic and conduct Coast Guard missions.
Coast Guard to enforce exclusion zone established in support of Sail Grand Prix 2025
PRESS RELEASE | June 4, 2025
NEW YORK — The Coast Guard is scheduled to enforce an exclusion zone established under a temporary special local regulation in New York Harbor from Thursday, June 5, through Sunday, June 8, in support of Sail Grand Prix 2025. Click the link to read the full release.
Coast Guard urges boating safety ahead of salmon opener
PRESS RELEASE | June 3, 2025
The Coast Guard, alongside fellow federal, state and local agency partners will be actively patrolling the Northern California waterways during the recreational salmon fishery open period scheduled for June 7 to 8, 2025.
Coast Guard to participate in public events, establish security zone for Portland Rose Festival
PRESS RELEASE | June 3, 2025
PORTLAND, Ore. – Coast Guard crews are scheduled to participate in multiple events throughout the Portland area for the annual Portland Rose Festival from June 4-8.
Coast Guard terminates 10 vessel voyages, including 8 illegal passenger-for-hire operations in Puerto Rico
PRESS RELEASE | June 2, 2025
Coast Guard Sector San Juan, Customs and Border Protection and Puerto Rico Police units and personnel terminated the voyage of 10 vessels with marine safety deficiencies in San Juan Harbor, Friday, and in Fajardo, Saturday, eight of which were conducting illegal passenger-for-hire operations. “Over the past year, Coast Guard enforcement efforts resulted in voyage terminations for 30 illegal passenger-for-hire operations,” said Cmdr. Matthew Romano, Sector San Juan chief of response. “We value the joint collaboration between Coast Guard Station San Juan, Sector San Juan Marine Investigators, Coast Guard Miami Marine Investigators, Coast Guard Investigative Service, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations and Puerto Rico Police Joint Forces of Rapid Action in this effort to ensure vessels are operating legally in a commercial capacity and in compliance with federal marine safety regulations.” Vessels El Lindo, Hibiki, The Ivy, Mama Juana, Ohana 2, Master Blaster, Avante and Serenity were found conducting illegal passenger-for-hire operations, two of which were found operating in violation of previous federal Captain of the Port (COTP) Orders. Vessels Tobias and Four Points were only cited for their respective marine safety deficiencies. 
Coast Guard Cutter Diligence returns home after 61-day counter-drug and fisheries patrol
PRESS RELEASE | June 2, 2025
PENSACOLA, Fla. — The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Diligence (WMEC 616) returned to their home port in Pensacola, May 21, following a 61-day patrol in the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of America, where crew members conducted counter-drug operations and fisheries boardings to enforce U.S. federal law at sea and protect America’s maritime boundary. Diligence deployed in support of Joint Interagency Task Force – South (JIATF-S) while underway in the Seventh Coast Guard District’s area of responsibility. Crew members worked closely with international and interagency partners to disrupt drug trafficking ventures in the Caribbean Sea.
Media Advisory: U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle to host media tour in Portland
PRESS RELEASE | June 2, 2025
PORTLAND, Ore. — The U.S. Coast Guard invites local media to tour the Coast Guard Cutter Eagle, known as “America’s Tall Ship,” on Thursday, June 5, from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m..
Coast Guard interdicts 12 migrants off the coast of Point Loma
PRESS RELEASE | June 1, 2025
A crew from Coast Guard Station San Diego interdicted 12 aliens from a 35-foot vessel approximately 10 miles west off Point Loma, Sunday.
Coast Guard urges preparedness for 2025 Atlantic hurricane season
PRESS RELEASE | June 1, 2025
MIAMI — The Coast Guard reminds mariners and residents of South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands to prepare for the 2025 hurricane season.  
Coast Guard interdicts 16 migrants off the coast of Point Loma
PRESS RELEASE | June 1, 2025
SAN DIEGO — The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter PETREL (WPB-87350) interdicted 16 migrants from a 25-foot sail boat, approximately 54 miles Southwest, off Point Loma, California.
Coast Guard Cutter William Hart returns home following 46-day Operation Blue Pacific Patrol in Oceania
PRESS RELEASE | May 31, 2025
HONOLULU – The crew of Coast Guard Cutter William Hart (WPC 1134) returned to Honolulu Saturday following a 46-day patrol in support of Coast Guard District Fourteen's Operation Blue Pacific in Oceania.
U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle to participate in Portland Rose Festival
PRESS RELEASE | May 30, 2025
U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle (WIX 327) will participate in Rose Festival and Fleet Week festivities, June 5-8.
Coast Guard rescues boater from capsized vessel near Freeport, Bahamas
PRESS RELEASE | May 30, 2025
MIAMI — The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Margaret Norvell rescued a mariner in distress, Friday, after his vessel capsized approximately eight miles northwest of Freeport, Bahamas.
Coast Guard rescues 3 boaters from disabled vessel near Gilligans Island, Puerto Rico
PRESS RELEASE | May 29, 2025
A Coast Guard Air Station Borinquen aircrew rescued 3 boaters, Wednesday, after a 26-foot vessel lost propulsion and was drifting toward a reef off Guánica, Puerto Rico.
Coast Guard offloads more than $211 million in illicit drug interdictions in the Eastern Pacific
PRESS RELEASE | May 29, 2025
MIAMI – U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Thetis’ crew offloaded more than 28,500 pounds of cocaine worth an estimated $211.3 million, Thursday, at Port Everglades.
Coast Guard District 13 transitions to new phone numbers
PRESS RELEASE | May 29, 2025
SEATTLE — U.S. Coast Guard District 13th is announcing a phased transition to new phone numbers for many of its small boat stations and shore-based units throughout the Pacific Northwest. These phone numbers are often used by mariners to obtain bar reports and local marine safety information. The transition period will be from June 1st through December 31st. This change is part of a broader effort to modernize and streamline communications infrastructure within the U.S. Coast Guard.
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Midgett holds change of command ceremony
PRESS RELEASE | May 27, 2025
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Midgett (WMSL 757) held a change of command ceremony, Friday, on Coast Guard Base Honolulu. Vice Adm. Andrew Tiongson, commander of U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area, presided over the ceremony in which Capt. Brian Whisler relieved Capt. Matthew Rooney as Midgett’s commanding officer.
Media Advisory: Coast Guard, state, local first responders to conduct boat drills on Ohio River in Kentucky & Illinois
PRESS RELEASE | May 27, 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — In an effort to maintain maritime incident readiness, Coast Guard, local, county and state agencies will conduct law enforcement drills on the Ohio River in the Port of Paducah, Kentucky on Wednesday.
Coast Guard rescues 8 mariners from sailboat near San Francisco
PRESS RELEASE | May 25, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO – Coast Guard members rescued eight passengers of a sailing vessel in the San Francisco Bay, Saturday afternoon.
Coast Guard escorts sailing vessel into Honolulu after transpacific voyage
PRESS RELEASE | May 24, 2025
HONOLULU – The Coast Guard, while conducting shore patrol, escorted sailing vessel Phoenix on its approach into Hawaii, Saturday.
Coast Guard suspends search for missing child off Long Beach, WA
PRESS RELEASE | May 24, 2025
The Coast Guard suspended the search Saturday at 12:30 a.m. for a 15-year-old boy who was reported struggling to swim off the coast of Long Beach, WA pending any new information.
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton departs Philippines, commences months-long Indo-Pacific patrol
PRESS RELEASE | May 24, 2025
PUERTO PRINCESA, Philippines — The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL 752) and its crew departed Puerto Princesa, Philippines, Monday, after in-port engagements and visits with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), the U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of the Philippines MaryKay Carlson, U.S. embassy staff, and PCG District Palawan senior leadership. Stratton’s visit to Puerto Princesa marked the first international port call of their months-long deployment to the Indo-Pacific region.
Coast Guard encourages the public to avoid illegal operations this boating season
PRESS RELEASE | May 24, 2025
ALAMEDA, Calif. — The Coast Guard is encouraging the public to be aware of illegal charter operations during the upcoming boating season.
Coast Guard interdicts 10 aliens near Point Loma
PRESS RELEASE | May 23, 2025
SAN DIEGO – Coast Guard interdicted a cuddy cabin-style vessel approximately two miles off the coast of Point Loma, Friday morning.
Coast Guard detains 4 Mexican fishermen, seizes 200 pounds of illegally caught fish off Texas coast
PRESS RELEASE | May 23, 2025
    CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Coast Guard interdicted and detained four Mexican fishermen engaged
Coast Guard medevacs 58-year-old man 170 miles southwest of Clearwater
PRESS RELEASE | May 23, 2025
CLEARWATER, Fla. — A Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater aircrew medevaced a 58-year-old man, Thursday, experiencing severe abdominal pain approximately 170 miles southwest of Clearwater.
Coast Guard relieves commanding officer due to loss of confidence
PRESS RELEASE | May 23, 2025
SEATTLE – The Coast Guard temporarily relieved Chief Warrant Officer Timothy Crochet as Commanding Officer of the Coast Guard’s National Motor Lifeboat School on May 23, 2025, due to a loss of confidence in his judgment and ability to fulfill his assigned duties. CWO William Armstrong has temporarily assumed the duties as Commanding Officer of the National Motor Lifeboat School.
Coast Guard transfers 11 aliens to The Bahamas
PRESS RELEASE | May 22, 2025
MIAMI – Coast Guard Cutter Winslow Griesser’s crew transferred 11 aliens of mixed nationalities to Bahamian immigration authorities in Freeport, Bahamas, Thursday.  
Coast Guard suspends search for 3 boaters near Mukilteo, Wash.
PRESS RELEASE | May 22, 2025
SEATTLE — The Coast Guard suspended its search for three missing boaters near Mukilteo, Washington,
Media Advisory: Coast Guard, partner agencies hold National Safe Boating Week press conference
PRESS RELEASE | May 22, 2025
CLEARWATER, Fla. — Coast Guard Station Cortez and Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 9th Division crews are teaming up with Sarasota County and the National Safe Boating Council for a press conference on Friday to discuss beach and boating safety at Nora Patterson Bay Island Park in Sarasota.
PHOTOS AVAILABLE: U.S. Coast Guard Academy Commencement Exercises 2025
PRESS RELEASE | May 21, 2025
NEW LONDON, Conn., — More than two-hundred and sixty ensigns graduated and commissioned for service
MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard, partner agencies to hold safe boating press briefing ahead of Memorial Day weekend
PRESS RELEASE | May 21, 2025
MIAMI — The Coast Guard alongside Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, representatives from Biscayne National Park, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office and Fire Rescue, and City of Miami Police and Fire Rescue are scheduled to host a press briefing, Thursday, to emphasize and promote the importance of safe boating practices ahead of Memorial Day weekend at the Crandon Park Marina boat ramp in Key Biscayne.
Secretary Noem delivers Coast Guard Academy commencement address, announces new Coast Guard leadership and Force Design 2028
PRESS RELEASE | May 21, 2025
NEW LONDON, Conn. — Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced Force Design 2028 (FD2028) Wednesday during the Coast Guard Academy commencement ceremony.
Coast Guard Sector Miami, partners stop 16 illegal charters, 4 violated federal orders
PRESS RELEASE | May 21, 2025
MIAMI – Coast Guard Sector Miami law enforcement officers, along with federal and state law
MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard to discuss boating safety, offer boat rides for Memorial Day weekend
PRESS RELEASE | May 21, 2025
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Coast Guard is scheduled to provide boating safety tips and offer boat rides, Friday, during National Safe Boating Week and ahead of Memorial Day weekend at Coast Guard Station Mayport.
Coast Guard relieves commander of Base Alameda
PRESS RELEASE | May 20, 2025
The U.S. Coast Guard temporarily relieved the commander of Coast Guard Base Alameda, Tuesday.
Coast Guard repatriates 5 aliens to Cuba
PRESS RELEASE | May 20, 2025
MIAMI – Coast Guard Cutter Isaac Mayo's crew repatriated five people to Cuba, Tuesday, following their rescue by good Samaritans in the Yucatan Passage last week.  
Coast Guard Academy recognizes Dr. James Tyler for advancing maritime excellence
PRESS RELEASE | May 20, 2025
NEW LONDON, Conn. — The U.S. Coast Guard Academy recently recognized Dr. James Tyler with
Coast Guard members to demonstrate, discuss boating safety for Memorial Day Weekend
PRESS RELEASE | May 20, 2025
HONOLULU — Media are invited to view demonstrations and interview Coast Guard members at Coast Guard Station Honolulu Thursday.
Coast Guard, Hawaii Life Flight transports patient to Honolulu 
PRESS RELEASE | May 19, 2025
HONOLULU – The Coast Guard assisted Hawaii Life Flight with a non-maritime emergency medical service transport from Hilo, Hawaii, Monday. 
U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle to visit Los Angeles during Fleet Week
PRESS RELEASE | May 19, 2025
U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle (WIX 327) will participate in Los Angeles Fleet Week festivities during Memorial Day weekend, May 23 - 26. Eagle will be moored at Berth 50/51 in San Pedro’s Outer Harbor, where it will offer free public tours during the following dates and times: • Friday, May 23 (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) • Saturday, May 24 (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) • Sunday, May 25 (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) Visitors will need to join a digital queue and be assigned a time to get in line before their visit. They will then take a shuttle bus to the ship. For more information, go to the Los Angeles Fleet Week’s web page at: https://lafleetweek.com/events_schedule/ships/