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Jan. 9, 2026

Coast Guard Cutter Kimball returns to Honolulu after 120-day Arctic patrol

HONOLULU — The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Kimball (WMSL 756) returned to Honolulu, Jan. 1, after a 120-day, 16,500-nautical-mile deployment to the Bering Sea and Gulf of Alaska reinforcing maritime safety, security, and national sovereignty in the region. As the Arctic region continues to become more accessible and consequential, the demand for U.S. Coast Guard statutory mission services, leadership, and presence continues to grow. Kimball’s crew exemplified these efforts.

Jan. 9, 2026

Coast Guard releases Report of Investigation on GRANDE COSTA D’AVORIO

NEW YORK — The Coast Guard’s Office of Investigations and Casualty Analysis recently released a Report of Investigation (ROI) regarding the fire on the Italian flagged cargo vessel GRANDE COSTA D’AVORIO and subsequent fatalities of two Newark Fire Department (FD) firefighters. Click the link for the full release.

Jan. 9, 2026

U.S. Coast Guard highlights historic operational successes in 2025

WASHINGTON — Under President Trump and Secretary Noem’s leadership, the U.S. Coast Guard concluded 2025 with significant operational achievements across its missions, including record-setting drug interdictions, major contingency responses, and continued progress in Force Design 2028 – a bold blueprint to transform the Coast Guard to meet evolving and complex maritime challenges. As a member of the Department of Homeland Security team protecting America, and the joint military force that defends it, the Coast Guard is a vital instrument of national power to ensure our Nation’s maritime dominance.

Jan. 8, 2026

MEDIA RELEASE: Coast Guard announces Operation RENEW 2026 to maintain heating oil supply

In preparation for the 2026 winter season, the Coast Guard Northeast District has launched Operation Reliable Energy for Northeast Winters 2026, emphasizing the critical role of maintaining the flow of heating oil to the Northeast region.

Jan. 5, 2026

Coast Guard rescues 9 people near St. George Island, Alaska

JUNEAU, Alaska — The Coast Guard rescued nine people from a grounded fishing vessel near St. George Island, Monday. No injuries were reported.

Jan. 5, 2026

Coast Guard rescues 3 divers off Palm Beach 

MIAMI — A Coast Guard Station Lake Worth Inlet boat crew rescued three divers, Sunday, after losing

Jan. 5, 2026

U.S. Maritime Administration, U.S. Coast Guard complete NEPA transition for deepwater port licenses

U.S. Maritime Administration, U.S. Coast Guard complete NEPA transition for deepwater port licenses WASHINGTON — The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) and the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) announced the transition completion of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and environmental compliance work for deepwater port licenses Tuesday.

Jan. 2, 2026

Coast Guard suspends search for individuals in the Pacific Ocean

ALAMEDA, Calif. — The U.S. Coast Guard suspended its search for the reported people in the water approximately 400 nautical miles southwest of the Mexico/Guatemala border Friday. Despite extensive coordination with international rescue coordination centers, Department of War partners, and Automated Mutual-Assistance Vessel Rescue (AMVER) system vessels, available assets were extremely limited due to distance and range constraints.

Dec. 31, 2025

Coast Guard rescues 4 people from capsized boat 31 miles north of Key West

MIAMI — A Coast Guard Air Station Miami MH-65 Dolphin helicopter aircrew and a Naval Air Station Key West MH-60S Marlin helicopter aircrew rescued four boaters after their 28-foot vessel capsized approximately 30 miles north of Key West, Wednesday. 

Dec. 29, 2025

Coast Guard awards contracts to build Arctic Security Cutters

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Coast Guard announced the award of two contracts to build up to six Arctic Security Cutter (ASC) icebreakers — ships designed to break through and navigate ice-covered waters — between the United States and Finland in a major step forward for America’s national security.