The Alaska Responce Corporation has released it's latest sea ice observation report for Cook Inlet on February 13, 2026. The report can be found here: https://akresponse.org/sea-ice/

The United States Coast Guard has initiated a formal marine casualty investigation into the loss of the commercial fishing vessel LILY JEAN off Gloucester, Massachusetts. As this investigation moves forward, the Cook Inlet Harbor Safety Committee stands in solidarity with the affected families and the Gloucester fishing community.

The United States Coast Guard has released its Report of Investigation into the tragic loss of the commercial fishing vessel Carol Ann (O.N. 906483), detailing the circumstances surrounding the vessel’s loss and presumed loss of life near Brunswick, Georgia on October 14, 2023. The Report of Investigation not only details the circumstances of the loss, but also outlines safety recommendations aimed at preventing similar tragedies in the future. It is available for download he

January 26, 2026 The U.S. Coast Guard’s Office of Maritime Cybersecurity Policy has released a new guide, Work Instruction 001 – Cybersecurity Training Verification Job Aid , which establishes a clear and standardized framework for Coast Guard vessel and facility inspectors. https://www.news.uscg.mil/maritime-commons/Article/4389412/us-coast-guard-releases-cybersecurity-training-verification-job-aid/

January 7, 2026 This Safety Alert highlights the critical importance of preventing water intrusion into fuel tanks.