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interestingengineering.comCoast Guard and Saildrone expand surveillance operations in northern waters
The Coast Guard and Saildrone are conducting joint operations in northern waters to increase border security and surveillance coverage. The partnership uses uncrewed surface vessels to monitor remote maritime areas.
thehindu.comChinese Coast Guard Vessel Enters Taiwan-Controlled Waters Near Pratas Islands, Prompting Radio Challenge
Taiwan’s patrol ship ordered the vessel to leave after it ignored warnings and crossed into the zone. The incident marks the fifth reported Chinese Coast Guard entry near the islands this year.
usatoday.comCoast Guard Seizes Dinghy in Search for Missing Michigan Woman in Bahamas
U.S. Coast Guard investigators seized the eight-foot dinghy that Brian Hooker says he and his wife were aboard when Lynette Hooker disappeared in the Bahamas in early April. GPS data from a seized device conflicts with his account.
interestingengineering.comU.S. Coast Guard Deploys Autonomous Sail Drones on Lake Erie for Search-and-Rescue, Environmental Response and Border Security
Two bright orange autonomous sail drones launched in May now operate on Lake Erie. The seasonal program supports search and rescue, environmental response, and law enforcement within U.S. waters.
nbcnews.comU.S. Coast Guard Ends Race-Based Preferences in Officer Program
The Department of Homeland Security terminated racial eligibility requirements in the Coast Guard's College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative on May 28. The change applies to college juniors and seniors seeking to commission as officers.
Fox NewsU.S. Coast Guard Ends Race-Based Preferences in College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative
The Department of Homeland Security announced Thursday that the Coast Guard will no longer consider race in its College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative. Officials cited constitutional requirements and a focus on merit.
thehollywoodgossip.comCoast Guard to Request Bahamas Permission for U.S. Divers in Lynette Hooker Search
The Coast Guard Investigative Service plans to seek Bahamian approval to deploy U.S. divers in additional search zones. The request follows new forensic leads from electronic devices belonging to Lynette Hooker's husband.
Defense NewsDavie Defense Awarded $3.5 Billion Contract for Five Arctic Security Cutters
U.S. shipbuilder Davie Defense Inc. finalized a contract with the U.S. Coast Guard to build and deliver five Arctic Security Cutters. The vessels will be constructed at facilities in Texas and an affiliate shipyard in Helsinki, Finland. The first cutter is scheduled for delivery…
Washington ExaminerU.S. Coast Guard Finalizes $3.5 Billion Contract for Five Arctic Security Cutters
The contract with Davie Defense was finalized Wednesday after a preliminary agreement in February. Two cutters will be built in Finland and three in Texas, with the first delivery scheduled for 2028. The move follows President Donald Trump’s memorandum last October highlighting i…
nypost.comUS Coast Guard Seeks Information on Sailboat Near SV Soulmate on Night Lynette Hooker Disappeared
The US Coast Guard Investigative Service announced Tuesday it is seeking public tips to identify the owner of a sailboat moored near the SV Soulmate on the night Lynette Hooker vanished near Aunt Pat’s Bay. Brian Hooker, 59, told authorities his wife, 55, fell from an 8-foot ding…
geo.tvUS Navy and Coast Guard Interdict Six Tankers, Including Five from Iran
The US Navy and Coast Guard have interdicted six tankers through redirection or boarding. Five of these are Iran-flagged vessels belonging to the National Iranian Tanker Company. The actions are part of ongoing maritime operations.