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May 20, 2026

Coast Guard urges preparedness during National Safe Boating Week

SEATTLE – In support of National Safe Boating Week, held from May 16 to 22, the Coast Guard Northwest District urges all boaters and paddlers throughout the Pacific Northwest to become knowledgeable on water safety as we enter the 2026 boating season.

The Coast Guard Academy Class of 2026 throws their cadet combination covers into the air during a flyover at the 145th Commencement Exercise at the Coast Guard Academy, New London, Connecticut, May 20, 2026. The flyover featured various Coast Guard aircraft. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Rajesh Harrilal)

May 20, 2026

Photo Release: U.S. Coast Guard Academy 145th Commencement Exercises

NEW LONDON, Conn., — Two-hundred and sixty six ensigns graduated and commissioned for service at the

A Coast Guard Station Cortez law enforcement crew, with assistance from Sarasota Police Department, terminated an illegal charter vessel, Friday, near Big Sarasota Pass, Florida. Coast Guard officers deemed the vessel acted as a small passenger vessel without certificate of inspection, terminated the charter’s voyage, and escorted the boat and passengers back to Nora Patterson park, Siesta Key. (U.S. Coast Guard courtesy photo)

May 20, 2026

Coast Guard terminates illegal charter vessel near Big Sarasota Pass

CLEARWATER, Fla. — A Coast Guard Station Cortez law enforcement crew, with assistance from Sarasota Police Department, terminated an illegal charter vessel, Friday, near Big Sarasota Pass, Florida.

A Coast Guard Station Cortez law enforcement crew terminated an illegal charter voyage that was acting as a bareboat charter, Thursday, near Anna Maria Island. Coast Guard officers deemed the 54-foot vessel, Maititiki, to be operating as an illegal small passenger vessel, terminated the charter’s voyage, and escorted the boat and passengers back to Coquina Beach. (U.S. Coast Guard courtesy photo)

May 20, 2026

Coast Guard terminates illegal charter voyage near Anna Maria Island

CLEARWATER, Fla. — A Coast Guard Station Cortez law enforcement crew terminated an illegal charter voyage that was acting as a bareboat charter, Thursday, near Anna Maria Island. Coast Guard officers deemed the 54-foot vessel, Maititiki, to be operating as an illegal small passenger vessel, terminated the charter’s voyage, and escorted the boat and passengers back to Coquina Beach.

May 20, 2026

Media Advisory: Coast Guard, partner agencies to hold safe boating press briefing ahead of Memorial Day Weekend

Editor’s Note - Media are asked to be at the Watson Island public boat ramp no later than 9:45 a.m.

May 19, 2026

Media Availability: Coast Guard Station Maui to host media, demonstrate boating safety

WHO: Coast Guard Station Maui WHAT: Coast Guard representatives will discuss boating safety and provide a boat ride-along for media WHEN: Friday, May 22, 7:45 a.m. WHERE: Coast Guard Station Maui, 233 Ma’alaea Road, Wailuku, HI 96793

U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) Cadet Matthew Lanzilotta poses for a portrait at USCGA, New London, Connecticut, May 08, 2026. Lanzilotta is a ’26 USCGA graduate and will be going to Flight School in Pensacola, Florida, after graduation. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Janessa Warschkow.)

May 19, 2026

U.S. Coast Guard Academy Future Leaders of 2026

NEW LONDON, Conn. — For nearly 150 years, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy has prepared leaders to serve

U.S. Coast Guard accepts delivery of 62nd Fast Response Cutter named for 9/11 hero

May 19, 2026

MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard to commission Coast Guard Cutter Vincent Danz in New York

NEW YORK — The Coast Guard is scheduled to hold a commissioning ceremony for Coast Guard Cutter Vincent Danz, May 22, 2026. Click the link to read the full release.

May 18, 2026

Coast Guard, partners respond to oil spill at Ala Wai Harbor in Honolulu

HONOLULU — The Coast Guard, the Hawaii Department of Health Hazard Evaluation & Emergency Response Office, and the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation are responding to an oil spill at Ala Wai Harbor in Honolulu on Monday.

May 15, 2026

Media Availability: Coast Guard to host media, demonstrate boating safety at Marine Corps Base Hawaii

WHO: Coast Guard Station Honolulu, Joint Rescue Coordination Center Honolulu WHAT: Coast Guard representatives will discuss boating safety, display equipment, and provide a boat ride-along for media WHEN: Saturday, May 23, 9 to 10:30 a.m. WHERE: Marine Corps Base Hawaii Marina, 1 D St., Kailua, HI 96734