Contained in the new federal spending law formerly known as the "Big Beautiful Bill" is funding for 17 icebreakers, 21 cutters, more than 40 helicopters and six large patrol airplanes, Coast Guard officials said. It could take as long as 15 years to get the first of the large ships commissioned, according to government estimates.

The service will receive funding for more ships, helicopters and unmanned systems and maintenance of installations and infrastructure.

The U.S. Coast Guard is looking for your help finding a boat that was last seen in West Haven Wednesday night. Officials said they’re looking for an overdue 27-foot Sea Hunt with a blue hull, white top and twin 250 outboards.

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle is moored in Seattle this week, the first time since 2008, and the public can tour it for free Wednesday and Thursday.

Two US nationals stranded at sea were rescued by the Indian Coast Guard after their yacht, Sea Angel, was disabled in rough seas near Indira Point in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Port Blair received a distress alert from the US Consulate in Chennai at 11:57 am on July 10 regarding yacht 'Sea Angel' with two crew members -- one American and one Turkish -- stranded 52 nautical mile south-east of the Indira Point,

AUGUSTA, Ky. (WKRC) — The Jenny Ann Ferry Boat and Ole Augusta Barge are set to resume their journey upriver after completing a rigorous 12-week U.S. Coast Guard dry-dock inspection.