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Maritime Safety Leadership: Lt. Gabriel LaMartina took command of U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Saipan from Lt. Justin Miller, highlighting the unit’s expanded prevention-and-response role across CNMI and its on-scene hub work during Super Typhoon Sinlaku. Tourism Recovery & Air Service: Marianas Visitors Authority says recovery is accelerating, with Jeju Air resuming Saipan service June 20 and other airline restart dates (United Aug. 2, Hong Kong in July, Philippine Airlines in October) plus major property reopenings. Power Relief on Tinian: FEMA and the U.S. military are covering generation and fuel costs temporarily, so Tinian residents are billed only the basic customer fee until about July 10. Typhoon Aftermath—Food Aid: CNMI disaster nutrition assistance was approved, potentially bringing nearly $40M in food support, though distribution depends on local implementation steps. Fisheries & Ocean Policy: President Trump signed a proclamation reopening parts of Pacific marine monuments to commercial fishing, including waters tied to the Mariana Trench and CNMI—prompting calls for local stewardship and setting up likely legal and cultural pushback. Energy Policy Watch: A new report warns U.S. deep-sea mining rules are “bare bones” and may lack key oversight as lease sales are planned for American Samoa and later CNMI. Utilities Debate: Renewed public concern over CUC power-and-water costs continues to flare with fuel-price swings, with calls for clearer follow-through on past policy proposals. Livestock Losses: CNMI agriculture officials estimate Sinlaku wiped out up to 50–60% of Saipan livestock so far, with Tinian and Rota assessments pending. Shipping Liability: A Guam court approved a $226,800 claims fund in the M/V Mariana limitation case tied to Sinlaku deaths and injuries, directing filings to the District Court of Guam by July 31. Regional Industry Events: S.A.M.E. Guam Industry Forum 2026 is set for July 28–30, aiming to connect defense, government, and contractors across the region.

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