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April 10, 2026

Media Advisory: U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star Returns to Seattle After 146-Day Antarctic Mission

WHAT: U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB 10) will return to its homeport in Seattle after completing their Operation Deep Freeze 2026 mission in Antarctica. Having traveled more than 23,000 miles, the cutter and its crew supported the U.S. Antarctic Program by breaking a channel through miles of ice, escorting vital supply vessels, and contributing to international scientific and conservation efforts.

April 10, 2026

U.S. Coast Guard prepares for Tropical Storm Sinlaku, urges public to take action now

SANTA RITA, Guam — U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam is coordinating with the National Weather Service, Guam Homeland Security/Office of Civil Defense, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, and local and federal partners as part of a unified One Marianas response. Residents and mariners should monitor official guidance from the National Weather Service and local emergency management authorities and take protective action now, before conditions deteriorate. According to the Joint Typhoon Warning Center, Tropical Storm Sinlaku, formerly Tropical Depression 04W, is located approximately 500 nautical miles east-southeast of Guam, moving slowly northwest.

April 9, 2026

Coast Guard interdicts 4 aliens near Point Loma

A Coast Guard boarding team assigned to Maritime Safety and Security Team San Francisco (MSST 91105) interdicted four suspected aliens approximately 5 miles offshore of Point Loma, Wednesday.

April 7, 2026

USCGC Midgett rescues family missing for 7 days in Federated States of Micronesia

SANTA RITA, Guam — A family of three was returned to Chuuk State, part of the Federated States of Micronesia, following search and rescue operations conducted by the Legend-class cutter USCGC Midgett (WMSL 757) crew on April 6, 2026. The Midgett crew located the missing family after receiving a report on Easter Sunday from authorities in the Federated States of Micronesia and the U.S. Embassy that the vessel was overdue. “Our U.S. Coast Guard colleagues’ swift and courageous actions in this successful search and rescue mission not only reflect the highest standards of professionalism and humanity but also reinforce the deep and enduring partnership between the United States and the Federated States of Micronesia,” said Jennifer Johnson, U.S. Ambassador to the Federated States of Micronesia. “This mission exemplifies the spirit of cooperation and mutual support at the heart of the Compact of Free Association, underscoring how our close relations translate into real, life-saving outcomes for our people.”

April 6, 2026

U.S. Coast Guard, NOAA partner to restore tsunami warning capability on remote FSM atoll during 29-day Operation Rematau patrol period

SANTA RITA, Guam — The crew of the USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) returned to Guam on March 29, closing out a 29-day patrol period that restored a critical tsunami early warning station on a remote Pacific atoll, delivered humanitarian supplies to two island communities, and enforced fisheries laws across more than 4,000 nautical miles. The patrol under Operation Rematau covered U.S. waters in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and the Federated States of Micronesia. "The Coast Guard's credibility in this part of the Pacific is built one port call, one boarding, one supply delivery at a time. This patrol, from the fisheries enforcement work in FSM's EEZ to getting that NOAA technician to Kapingamarangi, is exactly how we honor the commitments the United States made to the people in this region. I'm proud of how this team delivered on that responsibility," said Lt. Ray Cerrato, commanding officer of USCGC Oliver Henry.

April 6, 2026

Coast Guard Cutter Waesche Seizes over $65,000 in unreported pollock roe in Dutch Harbor

JUNEAU, Alaska – The crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Waesche (WMSL 751) seized approximately 5.4 metric tons of unreported pollock roe, valued at over $65,000, after uncovering significant violations of federal fishing regulations aboard the catcher-processor vessel Northern Eagle.

April 5, 2026

VIDEO RELEASE: Coast Guard rescues 4 people from disabled vessel off Moriches Inlet, New York

NEW YORK — The Coast Guard rescued four people Saturday night from a disabled 42-foot motor yacht adrift three miles southwest of Moriches Inlet, New York. Click the link to read the full release.

April 3, 2026

Coast Guard rescues 5 people near Aleutian Islands, Alaska

JUNEAU, Alaska – The Coast Guard rescued five people Thursday from a fishing vessel taking on water

April 3, 2026

Coast Guard, Puerto Rico Police aircrews rescue 3 federal agents, 2 boaters off Isla de Cabras in Toa Baja, Puerto Rico

Coast Guard, Puerto Rico Police Joint Forces of Rapid Action air crews rescued three federal agents and two other people during a search and rescue response involving two vessel capsizes off ‘Isla de Cabras’ in Toa Baja, Puerto Rico, Tuesday night. All three agents and the two boaters are safe and there are no other people missing. “Excellent team effort on this case Tuesday night, said Lt. David Tirado-Tolosa, Coast Guard Air Station MH-60T Jayhawk helicopter aircraft commander for the case. “The quick actions by FURA and CBP AMO allowed for constant eyes on all five people in the water and their prompt rescue. This mission highlights the high-risk environment our crews, federal, and local partners face every time they respond to a search and rescue. We are very glad everyone made it home safely, as this could have easily had a different outcome. I encourage everyone to check the weather before heading out; the next couple of days will not be safe for small vessels or swimmers on the north shore.”

March 31, 2026

Vice Adm. Joe Buzzella assumes command of U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area and Defense Force West

ALAMEDA, Calif. – The U.S. Coast Guard held a formal assumption of command ceremony for Vice Adm. Joe Buzzella as he assumed the duties and responsibilities of U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area and Defense Force West Commander during an event Thursday, at Coast Guard Island in Alameda. Adm. Kevin Lunday, commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard presided over the ceremony. Senior Coast Guard leadership and distinguished guests joined in recognizing Vice Adm. Buzzella’s commitment to leading the Service.