U.S. Coast Guard dive teams conduct underwater hazardous device sweeps in the Upper Bay near Bayonne, New Jersey, July 1, 2026, in support of maritime security preparations for Sail 250. During the operation, divers conduct berth sweeps, deploy and operate a remotely operated sonar system to detect underwater objects and determine their approximate depth, and coordinate with a Coast Guard response boats. These operations help ensure the safety and security of the waterway ahead of Sail 250 commemorative events. (U.S. Coast Guard video by Petty Officer 3rd Class Marco A. Gutierrez Rosales)
The town of Hull, Massachusetts was re-designated as a Coast Guard city during a Recertification Ceremony, Sunday, at the Hull Lifesaving Museum.
Hull was initially designated in 2015 as the nation’s twenty first Coast Guard City.
