As of July 4, 2020, the USCG is tracking 66 cruise ships moored, at anchor, or underway in vicinity of a U.S. port, or with potential to arrive in a US port, with 18,271 crewmembers. Keep Reading
The U.S. Coast Guard interdicted 14 Haitian migrants approximately 26 miles east of St. Lucie, on July 2. Keep Reading
Spanish National Police dismantled an organized criminal group smuggling migrants from Morocco to the Canary Islands. Keep Reading
Frontex has issued a call to EU member states and Schengen-Associated Countries to apply for funding to support the implementation of the contact learning phase of the Basic Training Program. Keep Reading
Without the approximately 750,000 miles of cables that crisscross the world’s oceans, our interconnected, digitally driven societies would be unable to function. Keep Reading
The shipments are alleged to be a “source of influence” for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), a designated foreign terrorist organization. Keep Reading
The interdictions are the result of ongoing efforts in support of Operation Caribbean Guard and the Caribbean Border Interagency Group CBIG. Keep Reading
Coast Guard and local law enforcement officers will participate in Operation Dry Water Friday through Sunday in a joint effort to reduce the number of accidents and deaths related to boating under the influence. Keep Reading
This advanced notification allows the Coast Guard to screen vessels for safety, security, or environmental concerns before they enter U.S. ports. Keep Reading
The Coast Guard is scheduled to conduct waterborne missions in Sitka throughout July and August as Sector Juneau augments its capabilities with small boat teams from the Maritime Safety and Security Team-Seattle. Keep Reading
Participants included the Neptune Coalition, a partnership of state, local and federal agencies dedicated to the safety and security of the maritime transportation system within the Bay Area. Keep Reading
U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested 15 people this weekend, all of whom were involved in maritime smuggling activities. Included in that group were several people who escaped arrest last Friday after their boat landed in north county San Diego. Keep Reading
There has been a coronavirus outbreak aboard the product tanker Minerva Oceania, which has 15 confirmed cases on board at the port of Antwerp. Keep Reading
The FY 2020 grant awards will continue to focus on the nation’s highest risk areas, including urban areas that face the most significant threats. Keep Reading
U.S. Coast Guard investigators and inspectors have identified a concerning trend in violations of maritime law throughout the state of Alaska, ranging from illegal drug use to unserviceable life-saving equipment. Keep Reading
As of June 27th federal agencies have processed and distributed over 346 million cloth face coverings for critical infrastructure workers. Keep Reading
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine agents stopped a boat off the coast of San Diego with 18 people on board trying to illegally enter the U.S. Keep Reading
The summit will reflect on the impact of the pandemic on the global shipping industry, and what governments and industry must do to protect the welfare of crew workers around the world. Keep Reading
The importance of maritime transport in maintaining security of supply has been highlighted during the coronavirus pandemic, says Ville Haapasaari, CEO of the Port of Helsinki. Keep Reading
Two containers have been successfully towed and secured in Hilo Harbor. Another two containers are located and marked. Cates Marine personnel will continue retrieving known containers throughout the day from the original cluster of nine. Keep Reading