On January 5, 2026, about 0411 local time (Hawaii standard time), the commercial fishing vessel Arctic Sea was underway in the Bering Sea, north of St. George Island, Alaska, with a load of crab and nine persons on board when the vessel lost steering, flooded, and subsequently grounded along the northern shoreline of St. George Island. A Coast Guard helicopter rescued all crewmembers. The vessel, with an estimated value of $4 million, is expected to be a total loss. No pollution or injuries were reported. The US Coast Guard has declared this incident a major marine casualty. The Coast Guard will lead the investigation, and the NTSB will investigate and determine the probable cause.
