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Aug. 3, 2025

UPDATE 3: Coast Guard investigating vessel collision in vicinity of Hibiscus Island

MIAMI – It is with heavy hearts that Coast Guard investigators announce the passing of the 10-year-old child that was in critical condition at Jackson Memorial Hospital. The child passed while surrounded by her immediate family.

A small boat crew from the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Richard Dixon transports survivors from an overdue vessel aboard near Mona Island, August 1, 2025. Three fisherman were reported overdue after they failed to return Las Crayolas, Puerto Rico. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

Aug. 2, 2025

Coast Guard rescues 3 people from a disabled vessel in vicinity of Mona Island

SAN JUAN, PR – Coast Guard crews located and rescued three men, Saturday, whose boat had become disabled in vicinity of Mona Island.

Aug. 1, 2025

MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Coast Guard to discuss boating safety in American Samoa

WHO: Coast Guard Auxiliary American Samoa Flotilla 140-03-28 WHAT: Coast Guard Auxiliary members will discuss safe boating practices, demonstrate safety equipment and conduct life jacket fittings WHEN: Tuesday, Aug. 5, 9 a.m. to noon WHERE: Office of Veterans and Military Affairs, M7FM+WRH, Tafuna, Western District 96799, American Samoa

The federal district court in Anchorage entered final judgment against three Kodiak, Alaska-based commercial fishing companies and their manager for multiple violations of the Clean Water Act, Aug. 1, 2025.

Aug. 1, 2025

Court Imposes Over $1 Million in Civil Penalties on Fishing Companies and Manager for Oil Discharges into Coastal Alaskan Waters

KODIAK, Alaska -- The federal district court in Anchorage entered final judgment against three Kodiak, Alaska-based commercial fishing companies and their manager for multiple violations of the Clean Water Act, Wednesday.

Aug. 1, 2025

Media Availability: Coast Guard Cutter Storis to provide media ride-along in Juneau, Alaska

JUNEAU, Alaska — The media is invited to ride aboard USCGC Storis (WAGB-21) on August 9 during its scheduled transit from Auke Bay to the cruise ship terminal area in downtown Juneau.

Aug. 1, 2025

Coast Guard, Currituck County emergency services rescue 3 missing children

The Coast Guard and Currituck County emergency services rescued three missing children who were kayaking near Corolla, North Carolina, Wednesday night

July 31, 2025

UPDATE 2: Coast Guard investigating vessel collision in vicinity of Hibiscus Island

MIAMI — Coast Guard Sector Miami investigating officers are seeking all available imagery and information from the public related to the recent vessel collision that occurred near Hibiscus Island.

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL 752) transits the San Francisco Bay after crossing under the Bay Bridge during the ship's return to its Alameda, California, July 30, 2025. National security cutters are 418-feet long, 54-feet wide, and can hold a crew of up to 170. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Austin Wiley)

July 31, 2025

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton returns home following 134-day Western Pacific patrol

ALAMEDA, Calif. — The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL 752) and crew returned to their Base Alameda home port, Wednesday, following a 134-day patrol in the Indo-Pacific. Stratton’s crew engaged in professional exchanges, cultural events, and joint exercises with Japan, Republic of Korea, and the Philippines, including at-sea search-and-rescue and interdiction exercises.

Coast Guard cutter Joseph Doyle and a Station San Juan boat crew assisted four mariners aboard the disabled vessel Sueño I off Carolina, Puerto Rico, July 29, 2025. Cutter Joseph Doyle and the Station San Juan crews safely towed the vessel to Coast Guard Base San Juan, where the assisted mariners are conducting repairs. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

July 31, 2025

Coast Guard surface units assist 4 mariners aboard disabled vessel Sueño I off Carolina, Puerto Rico

Coast Guard cutter Joseph Doyle and a Station San Juan boat crew assisted four mariners aboard the disabled vessel Sueño I off Carolina, Puerto Rico, Wednesday. Assisted are four men, Dominican Republic nationals, who reportedly were on a voyage from Tortola, British Virgin Islands to Samana, Dominican Republic, when the vessel experienced electrical problems and became disabled.