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.

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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 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. The Augusta Ferry Authority expressed gratitude to their captains,

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.

The U.S. Coast Guard announced last week that it is renaming its districts, with the Portsmouth-based District 5 being renamed the Coast Guard East District.

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.