Since early December the US Coast Guard and other military branches have boarded and taken control of five oil ships that had previously been sanctioned, all either accused of being in the process of transporting Venezuelan oil or on their way to take on oil that has been subject to US sanctions since President Donald Trump began a pressure campaign against the leadership of the country during his first term.

Russia formally asked the United States to halt pursuit of Venezuelan oil tanker Marinera after the vessel escaped U.S. Coast Guard interception in the Caribbean.

The following are the top stories for 2025 from the U.S. Coast Guard. Leadership Changes In the first hours of the Trump administration, the Coast Guard removed former commandant Adm. Linda Fagan and placed vice commandant Adm.

Officials say a vessel safety check conducted by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary can help ensure your boat is safe for the water.

The US Coast Guard announced Friday night it has suspended its search for people in the water after US strikes on alleged drug boats in the eastern Pacific Ocean earlier this week.