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Vigilant deterred illegal drug smuggling and directly contributed to U.S. Coast Guard and national objectives to combat transnational criminal organizations. U.S. Coast Guard photo

Coast Guard cutter recovers $15.7 million worth of cocaine, rescues two

WorkBoat Staff

Merchant Marine Cadet Saw Dun, from Antioch, Calif., loops a stern line around a winch during the arrival of the hospital ship USNS Mercy. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Valerie Eppler.

Coast Guard to launch new Merchant Mariner Credential on March 1

Pamela Glass

The Coast Guard proposes to increase the overall cost of U.S. Great Lakes pilotage in 2024 compared to 2023 by $2.6 million or 7%. Chamber of Marine Commerce photo

Coast Guard finalizes 2024 Great Lakes pilotage rates

WorkBoat Staff

The Healy, the U.S. Coast Guard’s largest polar icebreaker. U.S. Coast Guard photo

US, Canada sign MOU for icebreaking, maintaining aids to navigation

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The specialized cast and recovery operations, essential for maritime stability and security, saw the Island Knights of HSC-25 expertly pilot the MH-60S Knighthawk helicopter, allowing the Scouts to deploy from the helicopter. U.S. Coast Guard photo

Coast Guard supports joint cast and recovery training in Guam

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Cutter returns to port after 60-day patrol. U.S. Coast Guard photo

Coast Guard cutter returns to Florida after 60-day patrol

WorkBoat Staff

The Coast Guard cutter Resolute (WMEC 620) and crew offloaded approximately $55 million of illicit narcotics in St. Petersburg, Fla., Monday.

Coast Guard cutter offloads $55 million worth of drugs in Florida

WorkBoat Staff

Coast Guard personnel fished dog out of icy water, saving its life. Coast Guard photo

Coast Guard ice rescue team saves dog from icy death

WorkBoat Staff

The Coast Guard Cutter Harriet Lane (WMEC 903) is moored at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam in full dress ship for a change of homeport ceremony, Jan. 16, 2024. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ty Robertson

Coast Guard cutter shifts homeport from East Coast to Hawaii

WorkBoat Staff

Flames leap from cars on the ro/ro container ship Grande Costa d’Avorio at Port Newark, N.J. Elizabeth Fire Department aerial drone image.

Newark ship fire hearing concludes; investigation continues

Kirk Moore

Newark Fire Department Capt. Oswald Robetto testifies Jan. 16 at a Coast Guard hearing into the Grande Costa d’Avorio ship fire at Port Newark, N.J., July 5, 2023. Coast Guard video image.

Firefighters separated trying to escape New Jersey ship inferno

Kirk Moore

Benito LaFauci, chief officer of the ship Grande Costa d’Avorio, testifies to a Coast Guard investigation board about the July 5, 2023 fire on the ship that killed two city firefighters in Newark, N.J. Coast Guard video image.

Emotional testimony as ship’s chief recalls firefighter deaths

Kirk Moore

An aerial drone view of the ship Grande Costa D’Avorio as fire fighting continued at Port Newark, N.J., July 8. The fire was contained to the 11th deck, reducing the list of the vessel and continuing dewatering efforts. Coast Guard video image.

Coast Guard opens hearing on New Jersey ship fire

Kirk Moore