U.S. Coast Guard

U.S. Coast Guard

http://www.uscg.mil
https://www.linkedin.com/company/uscoastguard/

The U.S. Coast Guard is a state-owned entity headquartered in the US, founded in 1790, and operates with approximately 27,900 employees as a branch of the armed forces.

Revenue

Founded

1790

Headcount

27,900

Headquarters

US

Primary Segment

Armed Forces

Ownership

State Owned

News Summary:

On March 21, 2026, US Special Representative for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor visited the Port of Colombo, underscoring the partnership between Washington and Colombo in advancing supply chain integrity and securing trade. Earlier that day, Gor highlighted the Port of Colombo's role as a critical hub connecting South Asia to global markets, emphasizing the importance of maritime security and new naval transfers to boost maritime security trade with Sri Lanka, remarks he made on X while observing operations alongside the Sri Lanka Ports Authority Chairman. Previously, on March 20, Gor reviewed strategic naval assets and upcoming vessel transfers in Sri Lanka, highlighting the deepening maritime security partnership between the two nations. Separately, on March 20, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Miami officers, collaborating with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, shut down six illegal charter operations across Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade counties. Authorities intercepted "The Round," an 88-foot motor yacht operating as an illegal charter with 18 paying passengers onboard and multiple safety and regulatory violations.

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Mar

28th

2026

05:35

How Chinese, Russian Arctic ambitions are fueling a U.S. polar icebreaker mission

The once-impenetrable Arctic waters have become the latest battleground for sea dominance among military and maritime vessels, as increased activity by both the Chinese and Russian Coast Guard and naval ships in recent months has raised concern in the U.S. The Northwest Passage, a sea route extending north of Canada that connects the Arctic Ocean to the North Atlantic, can save approximately 4,500 nautical miles in transit time.

Mar

27th

2026

18:30

Coast Guard, oil spill expert weigh in on tar patties washing up on Cameron Parish beaches

CAMERON PARISH, La. (KPLC) - The U.S. Coast Guard and an oil spill expert are now weighing in on the mysterious tar patties washing up on Cameron Parish beaches. Since the initial story on the substance aired, Southwest Louisiana has had no shortage of theories about the source, from legacy oil spills to the recent LOOP oil spill near Port Fourchon to naturally occurring seepage.

Mar

27th

2026

12:03

Down 2 icebreakers, Coast Guard says it's still prepared for Great Lakes shipping season

Between the U.S. and Canadian Coast Guards, 11 ice-breaking ships operate on the Great Lakes. The U.S. supplies nine of them of which 2 are down for repair and will likely be months before they are back on the water. Read the full story by Michigan Public.

Great Lakes Commission

Mar

27th

2026

08:25

Mississippi River: Cargo Ships Grounded After Collision

A collision on the Mississippi River near Mile Marker 152, just south of Memphis, Tennessee, has left two bulk carriers grounded as of Wednesday, the U.S. Coast Guard . The incident, involving the motor vessels and , prompted a swift response from the Coast Guard and other agencies, initiating a safety zone and investigating the cause of the allision – maritime terminology for a vessel striking a fixed object, in this case, the riverbank.

Mar

26th

2026

23:20

Mississippi River Collision: Freighter and Bulker Entangled After Impact

Two Ships Collide and Entangle on Mississippi River Near New Orleans According to The Maritime Executive, a collision between two commercial ships occurred on the Mississippi River near New Orleans. The incident involved the freighter Pac Dubhe and the geared bulker African Buzzard.

Mar

26th

2026

18:30

Coast Guard, Northern Mariana Islands Strengthen Maritime Security Presence in Western Pacific

Earlier this month, federal and local maritime law enforcement agencies patrolled the waters and ports in and around Saipan, the capital and largest island of the Northern Mariana Islands — a U.S. territory, boarding six small vessels and launching new coordination channels that expand the commonwealth's ability to monitor and respond to threats in its surrounding waters.

U.S. Department of War

Mar

26th

2026

18:30

U.S. Coast Guard Announces Plans to Acquire Up to Seven New Light Icebreakers

The U.S. Coast Guard has issued a request for information (RFI) as it moves forward with plans to acquire up to seven new light icebreakers to replace an aging fleet and ensure year-round navigation in ice-prone waterways across the Northeast and Great Lakes.

Mar

26th

2026

11:23

US Coast Guard launches National Recreational Boating Safety Survey

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement Division is encouraging recreational boaters that are selected to take the 2026 National Recreational Boating Safety Survey (NRBSS). The survey provides detailed estimates in every state of how many people go boating, what types of boats they use and how often they go boating.

Mar

26th

2026

06:53

SF Bay maritime traffic control center goes dark amid government shutdown

(BCN) — The San Francisco Bay’s maritime vessel traffic control system went dark overnight amid concerns that its operators aren’t being paid during the federal government’s ongoing partial shutdown. The U.S. Coast Guard’s civilian-operated Vessel Traffic Service was offline from 5:30 p.m. Tuesday to 5:30 a.m. Wednesday — the equivalent of one full shift.

Mar

25th

2026

23:27

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

DHS Reopens Maritime Solicitation to Fast

The Department of Homeland Security has reopened its Maritime Commercial Solutions Opening Program (CSOP) with a new, targeted focus on unmanned surface vessels to support Coast Guard operations. The updated solicitation introduces Strategic Focus Area H, aimed at closing a capability gap in maritime pursuit, interdiction, and persistent presence at sea.

Homeland Security Today

Mar

25th

2026

22:16

USCG Extends Validity of Expiring Credentials

PLEASE NOTE: As the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) remains in a partial shutdown, the U.S. Coast Guard NMC continues to issue updates to mitigation efforts for Merchant Mariner Credentials and Medical Certificates. The details of these mitigation efforts and document validity extensions for National Endorsements (and Pilot for Medical Certificates), as well as requirements for extending International Endorsements and Medical Certificates, can be found in the latest bulletin issued March 19, 2026.

American Maritime Officers

Mar

25th

2026

18:30

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

65th meeting of the U.S. Civil GPS Service Interface Committee

The 65th meeting of the U.S. Government’s Civil GPS Service Interface Committee (CGSIC) will be hosted by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Office of Positioning, Navigation, Timing (PNT) & Spectrum Management and the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Navigation Center (NAVCEN).

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