HEADQUARTERS

Aug. 14, 2025

U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle to return to San Diego, Aug. 15 - 18

SAN DIEGO — U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle (WIX 327) will return to San Diego and be open for public tours on Aug. 15, 16 and 17.

Aug. 13, 2025

Coast Guard sets Port Condition WHISKEY for seaports in Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands due to Tropical Storm Erin

Coast Guard Captain of the Port - San Juan set Port Condition WHISKEY, Wednesday, for all seaports in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgins Islands due to Tropical Storm Erin. The Coast Guard strongly cautions the maritime community to remain vigilant and take the necessary precautions as Tropical Storm Erin approaches the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico on a west-northwest track across the Central Atlantic. During Port Condition WHISKEY, port facilities are currently open to all commercial traffic and all transfer operations may continue while WHISKEY remains in effect.

Aug. 13, 2025

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf Returns Home from Deployment in Support of Southern Border Operations

ALAMEDA, Calif. — The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf (WMSL 750) crew returned to their home port on Coast Guard Base Alameda, California, Sunday, following a 70-day patrol operating along the Southwest maritime boundary line (MBL) near San Diego. Bertholf deployed in support of Operation Border Trident, Coast Guard District Southwest’s (CGD-SW) standing operation to counter-illicit maritime activity along the Southwest MBL.

Aug. 12, 2025

Coast Guard suspends search for missing woman near Westport, Wash.

The Coast Guard suspended its search for a missing kayaker near Westport, Washington, at 1:55 p.m., Tuesday. Missing is a 79-year-old woman.   Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Columbia River received a report at approximately 6 p.m., Monday, via Grays Harbor dispatch for an overdue kayaker that had not been seen by her husband for the past hour after getting separated due to weather in the vicinity of Oyhut Bay.

Aug. 12, 2025

Coast Guard, partner agencies, good Samaritan respond to sinking vessel near Point Roberts, Wash.

SEATTLE — The U.S. Coast Guard, Canadian coast guard and a good Samaritan responded to a vessel taking on water near Point Roberts, Washington, Monday.  Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Puget Sound received a report of a 25-foot skiff taking on water with two people on board at 3:57 p.m. in the vicinity of the red can buoy near Point Roberts.

Aug. 12, 2025

U.S. Coast Guard awards $32 million contract for runway reconstruction at Base Elizabeth City, North Carolina

The U.S. Coast Guard’s Facilities Design and Construction Center in Norfolk, Virginia, has awarded RQ Construction a $32 million design-build contract for the reconstruction of crosswind Runway 1-19 and the restoration of taxiways Kilo and Golf at Base Elizabeth City, North Carolina.

Aug. 12, 2025

Coast Guard responds to vessel fire near Berkeley

SAN FRANCISCO — U.S. Coast Guard Station San Francisco members respond to a report of a vessel fire with two people aboard near the breakwater at Berkeley Marina, Monday afternoon. Coast Guard Sector San Francisco watchstanders received a distress call at approximately 3 p.m. from a mariner reporting his vessel was on fire. A Station San Francisco boatcrew was diverted to the scene and issued an urgent marine information broadcast. Berkeley Fire Department also launched a fire boat to assist.

Aug. 11, 2025

Coast Guard commissions Coast Guard Cutter Earl Cunningham (WPC 1159) in Kodiak, Alaska

KODIAK, Alaska — The U.S. Coast Guard commissioned its newest cutter, Coast Guard Cutter Earl Cunningham (WPC 1159), for official entry into its service fleet during a ceremony held in Kodiak, Monday. The ceremony was presided over by Troy Edgar, deputy secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. Members of the Cunningham family were also in attendance, including the cutter’s sponsor, Penney Helmer, granddaughter of Earl Cunningham. “Commissioning the USCGC Earl Cunningham strengthens our ability to control, secure, and defend Alaska's U.S. border and maritime approaches, protect resources vital to our economic prosperity, and respond to crises throughout the Aleutian Islands,” said Adm. Kevin Lunday, acting commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard. “This crew will honor the heroic legacy and selfless devotion to duty exemplified by Petty Officer Cunningham in the years ahead.”

Aug. 11, 2025

Coast Guard suspends search for missing crewmember near Newport, Ore.

SEATTLE — The Coast Guard suspended its search a missing fisherman near Newport, Oregon, at 10:15 a.m., Monday. Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Columbia River received a report at approximately 4 p.m., Sunday, reporting that the 40-foot fishing vessel Das Bug, with four people onboard, had taken on water and capsized while transiting inbound through the Yaquina Bay Jetty.

Aug. 11, 2025

U.S. Coast Guard commissions USCGC Storis, bolstering Arctic presence and advancing Force Design 2028

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Coast Guard officially commissioned the USCGC Storis (WAGB 21) in Juneau,