Weather Watch: CNMI and Guam NWS are monitoring Invest 92W near the Marshall Islands as it moves west-northwest toward the Marianas, but officials say it’s still broad and weak with no clear signs of strengthening yet—residents are urged to stay alert and review emergency plans. Maritime Security: Partners from the Freely Associated States, the U.S. Coast Guard, and Australian advisers wrapped up Operation Irensia 2026 in Guam, training patrol crews from FSM, Palau, and the Marshall Islands on maritime law enforcement and counter-narcotics boarding. Leadership at Sea: A change of command at U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Saipan installed Lt. Gabriel LaMartina, highlighting the unit’s expanded role since 2024 and its on-scene hub work during Super Typhoon Sinlaku. Coast Guard Fleet Update: The Coast Guard accepted delivery of the 63rd Fast Response Cutter, Jeffrey Palazzo, expected to be homeported in Guam after commissioning. Space Debris Scare: CNMI confirmed an object seen breaking apart over Saipan was space debris, with no threat to the public. Disaster Relief for FSM: FEMA approved an $8 million Compact Disaster Declaration for Chuuk after Sinlaku, aiming to speed relief and recovery. NOAA Funding Risk: Guam’s ocean research and reef protection programs face possible shutdowns under a proposed NOAA budget cut. Pacific Diplomacy: Pacific leaders renewed calls for global peace through the Ocean of Peace Declaration, warning rising costs hit small island states hardest.