The U.S. Coast Guard has selected Kodiak and Seward, Alaska, as the future homeports for its first Arctic security cutters ...

Prior to Thursday’s announcement, there was speculation that two new vessels might be stationed in Seattle, where they could be more easily maintained. In widely expected news, the United States Coast ...

In anticipation of increased maritime traffic for the Sail 250 Maryland and Air Show Baltimore, the U.S. Coast Guard is preparing enhanced security and safety measures.

Crew members from Coast Guard Cutter Florence Finch (WPC 1157) stand at attention during the commissioning for the cutter held in Seattle, Oct. 24, 2024. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer Steve ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Craig Hooper evaluates security threats and proposes solutions. Despite some recent momentum, the U.S. Coast Guard’s Polar ...

WASHINGTON, May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Davie Defense today announced the finalization of a $3.5B contract with the United States Coast Guard (USCG), for the construction and delivery of five Arctic ...

The Seattle-based Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star sits at anchor in Taylor Bay, Alaska, Feb. 10, 2020. (Petty Officer 1st Class Cindy Oldham/Coast Guard) The U.S. Coast Guard announced a contract award ...

Coast Guard plans call for procuring a combination of National Security Cutters (NSCs), Offshore Patrol Cutters (OPCs) and Fast Response Cutters (FRCs) as replacements for 90 earlier-generation Coast ...

The future Coast Guard Cutter (CGC) Storis, the Service’s newest icebreaker, near Tampa, Fla., on December 10, 2024. US Coast Guard Photo Two Louisiana-based shipbuilders are teaming up to pitch the ...

The Coast Guard decommissioned USCGC Mustang on Tuesday in Seward, Alaska, after nearly 40 years of service, the service said in a news release. “The decommissioning of Mustang is a bittersweet moment ...