The US government described China's dispatch of coast guard vessels to waters east of Taiwan as "deeply destabilizing" and urged Beijing to cease its pressure campaign. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reiterated opposition to any coercive change to the "status quo" in meetings with Chinese officials.
The US Coast Guard seeks commercially available systems to detect, track, and disable unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) due to a perceived defence gap as China expands its autonomous underwater capabilities.
Tensions between China and the Philippines escalated after the Philippine Coast Guard accused its Chinese counterpart of firing a water cannon at government vessels near Scarborough Shoal for the second day, risking collision. China claims its actions were lawful amid ongoing disputes in the South China Sea.
The China Coast Guard used water cannons and dangerous maneuvers against multiple Philippine vessels near Huangyan Island (Scarborough Shoal) on July 24, leading to a standoff between 10 Philippine and 15 Chinese ships.
The US Coast Guard Cutter Munro actively monitored Chinese research ships Xuelong and Xuelong 2 as they transited northbound through the US exclusive economic zone and extended continental shelf in the Bering Sea towards the Arctic, marking the first such transit this year.
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale announced a deal allowing the US Coast Guard to patrol its waters with local police, aiming to strengthen maritime cooperation with the US. This comes despite deepening ties with China, and Wale also signed a Letter of Intent for the Peace Corps' return.
A clash near the disputed Second Thomas Shoal involved a Chinese coastguard vessel and two Philippine Navy dinghies. China accused Philippine servicemen of using tools to attack its officers, summoned the Philippine ambassador, and stated its actions were 'reasonable and lawful' while condemning Philippine 'false accusations'.
The Philippines and China are blaming each other for a tense physical confrontation at Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea, resulting in a Filipino navy staff injury. The incident occurred amidst regional meetings, with the US condemning China's actions and Australia providing support to the Philippines.
The China Coast Guard accused Philippine vessels of ramming a Chinese patrol vessel and maliciously attacking officers with oars and sticks after ignoring warnings. China stated it took rational and restrained countermeasures and demanded the Philippines cease infringements and false propaganda.
A ferry carrying 116 passengers, the MV Barima, sank off the coast of Guyana after departing Georgetown for Port Kaituma. At least 66 people have been rescued, and a search and rescue operation, involving Guyana's coast guard and private vessels, is continuing.
Japanese and Chinese coast guard vessels engaged in a verbal dispute near the disputed Senkaku/Diaoyu islands. Japan accused China of violating its territorial waters, while China claimed a Japanese fishing boat intruded into its waters.
Japan and China exchanged conflicting claims Tuesday after a maritime confrontation near disputed islands in the East China Sea. Japan's coast guard said it expelled two Chinese vessels that entered waters near the Senkaku Islands, while China's coast guard stated it warned off a Japanese fishing boat.
A Seoul court held a hearing Friday to review an arrest warrant for former Coast Guard chief Kim Jong-uk, accused of complicity in ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol's alleged 2024 martial law bid. Another hearing is scheduled for ex-Coast Guard official Ahn Sung-sik.
A special counsel team in Seoul has requested arrest warrants for former Coast Guard Commissioner General Kim Jong-uk and former Director General Ahn Sung-sik, alleging their roles in former President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed 2024 martial law bid, including assisting an insurrection and abuse of power.
The Indian Coast Guard commissioned ICGS Akshay, the fourth Adamya-class fast patrol vessel built by Goa Shipyard Limited, in Vasco. This indigenous ship enhances maritime security, surveillance, and search and rescue efforts, aligning with India's 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative.
US Assistant Secretary Michael DeSombre announced the US is expanding its naval presence in the Asia-Pacific region to contain China, regularly sending warships to disputed waters for freedom of navigation and relocating Coast Guard ships to the Philippines and Guam.
A Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crashed on Harbor Mountain in Sitka, Alaska, injuring all four crew members. The incident occurred during a routine training flight, and the cause is under investigation. Harbor Mountain Road was closed during the recovery operation.
A Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crashed during a training flight near Sitka, Alaska, on Monday, injuring four crew members. They were taken to a medical center with minor injuries. The cause is under investigation.
A US Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crashed near Sitka, Alaska. Rescue and search teams have been deployed to the crash site, with crew safety being the top priority. An investigation will follow the completion of the search-and-rescue operation.
The US military reported killing at least two people in an attack on a suspected drug trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific. This latest strike, part of Operation Southern Spear, brings the total vessels hit to over 60 and deaths to over 210 since September. Critics question the campaign's legality and effectiveness.
Taiwan's National Security Institute deputy secretary-general Ho Cheng-hui stated China is increasingly using "hybrid warfare" and grey-zone tactics, like coast guard deployments and legal claims, to pressure Taiwan instead of direct military confrontation. He urged Taiwan to adopt "absolute transparency" similar to the Philippines to counter Beijing's narrative.
Australia has donated surveillance, delivery, and inspection drones to the Philippine Coast Guard, including fixed-wing and underwater vehicles. The donation aims to support the modernization of the Philippine coastguard and its maritime domain awareness efforts.
Senior Chief Petty Officer Thomas Hansen is the first US Coast Guard member to complete the Navy's Master Diver course, the highest qualification for enlisted military divers. His achievement opens a path for future Coast Guard divers.
Two Chinese Coast Guard vessels, "2304" and "2502", entered Taiwan's exclusive economic zone east of Green Island, broadcasting provocative messages including "The Republic of China does not exist." Taiwan's patrol vessel "Patrol Nine" responded assertively, stating the mutual non-subordination of the ROC and PRC and demanding their departure.
