Icebreakers of the USCG
October 22, 2025
The Coast Guard’s Bay-class fleet is tasked with keeping shipping lanes open in the cold months.
The Coast Guard’s Bay-class fleet is tasked with keeping shipping lanes open in the cold months.
Professional mariners and recreational boaters are unhappy about the Coast Guard’s proposed cost-saving measure.
A photo series speaks to the USCG’s dedication to keeping recreational boaters safe.
On the night of February 18, 1952, two World War II-era T2 oil tankers, the SS Pendleton and SS Fort Mercer were caught in a
After rough seas smashed the windshield of their adventure boat and shorted out their electronics, the M/V Samish came to the rescue
Police recaptured three men who’d escaped prison in Grenada and are now being investigated in connection with a missing cruising couple who are feared dead.
To reduce ship strikes, the U.S. Coast Guard launched a whale alert system for vessel operators in the Salish Sea
Two men went fishing off the coast of Washington. Only one of them was recovered from a life raft off the coast of Canada.
Off the coast of California, a fishing vessel was hit by a tanker while off course and traveling in a shipping lane
The mast on the schooner Grace Bailey snapped, just a mile east of Rockland Harbor.
A new USCG-approved buoyancy aid offers saltwater anglers more comfort and mobility—but it’s built for calm, protected waters, not offshore runs.
This couple says their Grand Banks 46 Classic Good Enough turned out to be everything its name promised, and then some.
Chanticleer, a 108-foot Burger motoryacht, brings a remarkable slice of American yachting history to Watch Hill, Rhode Island.
Maritime artist Michael Keane was known for his use of color and fine detail, which imbued his works with a romantic atmosphere. In Reaching Cats, he captures the serenity of a summer day on the water in New England.
A well-designed solar system ensures your boat’s batteries stay charged and systems run without noisy generators or shore power. But installation can be complicated. Here’s what you need to know.
After his wife had a stroke that made their 50-foot trawler unusable, a husband commissioned a handicapped-accessible power cat. They took delivery in May 2021, and for the rest of the summer, with family and friends, they explored the waters near their house.
Maritime artist Jan Min creates dreamlike watercolor compositions
As boaters continue to celebrate the country’s 250th birthday, there’s no better time for a cruise to Boston, where the nation’s history is just steps from the dock.
When the forecast turns ugly, the Targa 41 inspires confidence, delivering the solid, comfortable ride that has defined the brand for decades.
This express cruiser hit the market in 1979, was an almost instant hit, and stayed in production for a long time.
