Maritime Response & Disaster Recovery: Local and federal partners will start June 1 to clear damaged vessels from Smiling Cove near Garapan, funded through FEMA under the active disaster declaration, with Oil Spill Response Operations Co. and T&T Salvage leading the month-long work. Court Fight Over Storm Losses: Owners of the cargo vessel M/V Mariana filed in Guam federal court seeking to be fully exonerated or to cap liability at $226,800 after the ship capsized during Super Typhoon Sinlaku, and they want all related claims handled in Guam. Coast Guard Buildout: The U.S. Coast Guard commissioned its newest fast response cutter, USCGC Vincent Danz, for service and noted it will join Guam’s homeported cutters to support maritime security, search and rescue, and partner operations. Tourism Watch: Guam Visitors Bureau reported April arrivals fell 28% after a March jump, while June looks soft; it’s rolling out fuel-surcharge support and a “Beyond Summer” push to stabilize demand. Regional Food Security: University of Guam’s Farmer Focus heads to Chuuk on July 1 with a free conference for farmers, fishermen, and community leaders focused on food security, livelihoods, and mental wellness. Pacific Migration Pressure: A new GAO report warns population declines in the FSM and Marshall Islands are driving labor shortages and threatening long-term sustainability of schools, health systems, and infrastructure.