U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Port Angeles crews enhance maritime safety and security with an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter during FIFA World Cup 2026 operations in Seattle, Washington, June 27, 2026. The U.S. Coast Guard is working alongside federal, state, and local partners throughout the tournament to help ensure the safety and security of the maritime environment. (U.S. Coast Guard video by Seaman Jade Moen)
SAN PEDRO, Calif. — Every day, billions of dollars in cargo move through California’s ports, carrying everything from food, fuel, vehicles and medical supplies. Most people never think about the buoys that guide ships through crowded waterways, but when one of those guides fails, the consequences could be major, threatening lives at sea, the environment and the uninterrupted flow of maritime commerce.
