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The Coast Guard Cutter 'Margaret Norvell' transferred 20 migrants of Cuban nationality to the Bahamas on June 10, following a rescue on Anguilla Cay, Bahamas. Homeland Security Investigations Miami agents notified Seventh Coast Guard District watchstanders of a possible group of aliens stranded on Anguilla Cay on June 6. A Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations aircrew located the stranded people on the uninhabited island, and a Coast Guard Air Station Miami HC-144 Ocean Sentry  aircrew dropped food, water and a radio to establish communications. The Bahamian authorities requested U.S. Coast Guard agency assistance in rescuing the group. The 'Walnut' was deployed to the scene and tramsferred the migrants aboard due to safety of life at sea concerns pending their disposition.  Once aboard the Coast Guard cutter, the migrants were processed to determine their identity and provided food, water, shelter, and basic medical attention before repatriation. Report with photos: https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4212564/coast-guard-transfers-20-aliens-to-bahamas-authorities/

On Juen 10, the 'Roesund', serving on the route Forøy–Ågskardet, had to cancel its service until June 11 at 12.30 p.m. due to problems with the main engine. The ship was sidelined in Forøy. There was an alternative transport from Ågskardet at 06.05 a.m. to Forøy Camping and return at 06.25 a.m., from Ågskardet at 06.45 a.m. and 07.40 a.m. and from Forøy Camping at 07.05 a.m. and 08. 00, a.m. This route was operated by RIB.

The Coast Guard Cutter 'Paul Clark' has repatriated 31 migrants to Cuba on May 22, following multiple interdictions in the Florida Straits. The first interdiction occurred on the morning of May 17, when Sector Key West watchstanders received a report from the 'Walnut' of a migrant voyage 38 miles southwest of Marquesas, Florida. The 'Walnut' arrived on scene and safely embarked the migrants. The second interdiction occurred on the afternoon of May 17, after an Air Station Miami HC-144 Ocean Sentry aircrew detected a migrant vessel 23 miles north of Matanzas, Cuba. Sector Key West watchstanders diverted the 'Walnut', which safely embarked the migrants. The final interdiction occurred on thze morning of May 18, when Sector Key West watchstanders received a report from a good Samaritan of a migrant venture 23 miles south of Plantation Key, Florida. Coast Guard Station Islamorada boat crews arrived on scene and safely embarked the migrants. Once aboard the Coast Guard cutter, all migrants were treated with dignity and respect, and receive food, water, shelter, and basic medical attention. Report with photo: https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/3784117/coast-guard-repatriates-31-migrants-to-cuba/

The fishing vessel 'María Cristina' from Laxe ran aground near Cabo Vilán on June 10, 2025, withs two crew members on board. Both were rescued in good condition by the 'A Fervenza', which transoported them to Camariñas for medical observation. TheCCS Fisterra of Salvamento Marítimo mobilized the SAR boat 'Salvamar Altair' ((MMSI: 224013350) ) and the rescue boat 'Carmé' of the Cruz Roja in Coruña to monitor the grounding site. The 'Carmé' managed to pull the ship off the rocks. A water ingress could be controlled, and the 'Salvamar Altair' towed the ship to Camariñas. Report with photo: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1932470537521070564

The 'Margaret Norvell' transferred 20 migrants of Cuban nationality to the Bahamas on June 10, following a rescue on Anguilla Cay, Bahamas. Homeland Security Investigations Miami agents notified Seventh Coast Guard District watchstanders of a possible group of aliens stranded on Anguilla Cay on June 6. A Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations aircrew located the stranded people on the uninhabited island, and a Coast Guard Air Station Miami HC-144 Ocean Sentry  aircrew dropped food, water and a radio to establish communications. The Bahamian authorities requested U.S. Coast Guard agency assistance in rescuing the group. The Coast Guard Cutter 'Walnut' arrived on scene and tramsferred the migrants aboard due to safety of life at sea concerns pending their disposition.  Once aboard the Coast Guard cutter, the migrants were processed to determine their identity and provided food, water, shelter, and basic medical attention before repatriation. Report with photos: https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4212564/coast-guard-transfers-20-aliens-to-bahamas-authorities/