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Coast Guard Cutters Vigilant and Richard Dixon crews rescued two boaters from the disabled sailing vessel Orion, Feb. 1, 2024, approximately 147 nautical miles south of Puerto Rico. Rescued are French citizens Robert Punginier, 77, and Marie Claude Durand, 50, who were safely transported to the French island of Martinique, where they were assisted by local authorities. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

Feb. 2, 2024

Coast Guard rescues 2 French boaters from disabled sailing vessel, approximately 147 miles south of Puerto Rico

Coast Guard Cutters Vigilant and Richard Dixon crews rescued two boaters from a disabled sailing vessel, Thursday, in the Caribbean Sea, approximately 147 nautical miles south of Puerto Rico. Rescued are French citizens Robert Punginier, 77, and Marie Claude Durand, 50, who reportedly were disabled and adrift for over seven days.

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Isaac Mayo crew members host members of the Cayman Islands Coast Guard in Georgetown, Cayman Islands, Jan. 9, 2024. The crew met with maritime security stakeholders to further a successful partnership with the U.S. Coast Guard. (U.S. Coast Guard courtesy photo)

Feb. 2, 2024

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Isaac Mayo crew conducts engagements with Cayman Islands Coast Guard

The crew of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Isaac Mayo (WPC-1112) visited Georgetown, Jan. 9-11, 2024, to meet with Cayman Islands maritime security stakeholders.

Feb. 2, 2024

Coast Guard suspends search for possible survivors of capsized migrant vessel in Camuy, Puerto Rico

The Coast Guard suspended the search for additional possible survivors of a capsized migrant boat just off the coast of Camuy, Puerto Rico, Thursday evening. So far, response agencies recovered two deceased migrants from the water and rescued 30 survivors, who remain in federal custody. “We pray for the families of the deceased and of those whose fate remains unknown,” said Capt. José E. Díaz, Coast Guard Sector San Juan commander. “We remind people that the dangers of unlawful irregular maritime migration voyages are always present. I extend my thanks and appreciation to all Coast Guard, partner agency responders and the Good Samaritans who were instrumental in saving lives and preventing further loss of life in this case.”

A humpback whale shows its tail as it dives below the surface of the water in Maui, Hawaii, Feb. 14, 2020. The humpback whale is the world’s fifth largest whale and can grow between 40 and 50 feet in length. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Benjamin Berkow/Released)

Feb. 1, 2024

Coast Guard, partners join forces for humpback whale safety

HONOLULU – The U.S. Coast Guard joins partners during Operation Koholā Guardian to reduce risk to humpback whales among the Hawaiian Islands, Jan. 1 through March 31, 2024.

Feb. 1, 2024

Coast Guard, federal, local interagency responders search for possible survivors of capsized migrant vessel in Camuy, Puerto Rico

Coast Guard MH-60T Jayhawk helicopter aircrews and the crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Donald Horsley continue searching with federal and local emergency response agencies, Thursday, for additional possible survivors of a capsized migrant boat just off the coast of Camuy, Puerto Rico. So far, response agencies recovered two deceased migrants from the water and rescued 30 survivors, who remain in federal custody. Two survivors were transported to a local hospital Wednesday, including a four-month pregnant woman.

Jan. 31, 2024

Coast Guard, partner agencies respond to fire in Baltimore's Inner Harbor

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Photo taken from a responding Coast Guard MH-60T Jayhawk helicopter of a Dominican Republic Navy patrol boat on-scene with a disabled migrant vessel in Mona Passage waters off the Dominican Republic, Jan. 31, 2024. The Coast Guard helicopter aircrew located the disabled vessel, while the Dominican Republic Navy arrived on-scene and safely rescued 33 migrants, who were then returned to the Dominican Republic. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

Jan. 31, 2024

Coast Guard, Dominican Republic Navy rescue 33 migrants from disabled makeshift vessel in the Mona Passage

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Coast Guard and Dominican Republic air and surface crews rescued 33 migrants from a disabled vessel, approximately 20 nautical miles northeast of Macao, Dominican Republic, The survivors were taking part in an unlawful irregular migration voyage from the Dominican Republic when their makeshift vessel became disabled and was reported to be taking on water.

Ron Cianfarani, retired U.S. Coast Guard Senior Chief Petty Officer and the final manual caretaker of the Makapu’u Lighthouse, received a guided tour from the Coast Guard’s Aids to Navigation Team (ANT) Honolulu, Jan. 24, 2024. Built in 1909, the Makapu’u lighthouse was a fully manned and operational station until becoming automated in 1974. The Lighthouse has been under the maintenance and care of ANT Honolulu for the past 50 years.

Jan. 31, 2024

Coast Guard honors legacy; Final Makapu’u Lighthouse keeper returns after 50 years

HONOLULU — Ron Cianfarani, retired U.S. Coast Guard Senior Chief Petty Officer and the final manual caretaker of the Makapu’u Lighthouse, received a guided tour from the Coast Guard’s Aids to Navigation Team (ANT) Honolulu, Jan. 24, 2024.

Coast Guard Cutter Donald Horsley’s small boat during one of multiple approaches to transfer a group of 28 interdicted migrants to a Dominican Republic Navy vessel just off Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, Jan. 30, 2024. The Coast Guard Cutter Paul Clark interdicted the migrants aboard a makeshift vessel, approximately 65 nautical miles northwest of Puerto Rico, Jan. 29, 2024. (Courtesy photo from the Dominican Republic Navy)

Jan. 31, 2024

Coast Guard repatriates 28 migrants to Dominican Republic, following interdiction of unlawful migration voyage in the Mona Passage

Coast Guard Cutter Donald Horsley’s crew repatriated 28 migrants to Dominican Republic, Tuesday, following the interdiction of an overloaded makeshift vessel in Mona Passage waters off the western coast of Puerto Rico. One of the repatriated migrants transferred to Dominican Republic authorities has a standing warrant in the Dominican Republic for homicide.