Coast Guard Cutter Resolute's (WMEC-620) crew offload illicit narcotics valued at more than $19.3 million at Coast Guard Base Miami Beach, April 23, 2026.The seized contraband was the result of three interdictions in the Caribbean Sea by the crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Tahoma and the crew of the USS Billings with an embarked Coast Guard law enforcement detachment. (U.S. Coast Guard video by Seaman Christopher Moret)
CHEBOYGAN, Mich. — The Cheboygan River is open from the Cheboygan entrance channel
to the Cheboygan Lock and Dam Complex. However, due to heavy water outflow from local
snowmelt and rainfall, mariners are advised to transit with caution and maintain awareness of
advisories issued by local and state emergency agencies.
In accordance with 33 Code of Federal Regulations 165.944, Coast Guard Sector Northern Great Lakes is set to open the South Channel in the Straits of Mackinac at noon on April 19, 2026.
In accordance with 33 CFR 165.901, the Captain of the Port Northern Great Lakes is scheduled to open Grays Reef Passage, west of the Straits of Mackinac, at 4 p.m. on April 18, 2026.
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – Extensive ice in the West Neebish Channel is impacting the Neebish Island Ferry service in Barbeau, Michigan, April 4, 2026.
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. — Coast Guard crews continue ice-breaking operations for Sector Northern Great Lakes’ Operation Taconite on the upper Great Lakes and St. Marys River in support of the Great Lakes commercial shipping season, April 3, 2026.
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. — Coast Guard crews continue ice-breaking operations for Sector Northern Great Lakes’ Operation Taconite on the upper Great Lakes and St. Marys River between March 29-31 in support of the Great Lakes commercial shipping season.
In accordance with 33 Code of Federal Regulations 165.901, the Captain of the Port Northern Great Lakes opened the waters separating Mackinac Island and St. Ignace, Michigan, March 19, 2026.
