The crew aboard U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy (WAGB-20) approach the pier at Base Seattle Saturday, Nov. 20, after completing a 22,000-mile, 133-day deployment circumnavigating North America. During the voyage, the crew provided U.S. surface presence in the Arctic, supported high-latitude oceanographic research missions, participated in an international search-and-rescue exercise, and engaged in passing exercises with surface vessels from the U.S. Navy, Canadian Navy, and Mexican Navy.
Coast Guard Cutter Healy (WAGB 20) transits Elliott Bay off Seattle on Nov. 20, 2021, as it returns to its homeport after a 133-day deployment in which the crew circumnavigated North America via the Northwest Passage. The deployment involved both military and scientific operations. Courtesy Photo by James BradyCoast Guard icebreaker returns home following Northwest Passage transit, oceanographic Arctic research missions, and circumnavigation of North America. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Michael ClarkMembers of the crew aboard U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy (WAGB-20) recognize family and friends on shore as they prepare to pass lines and moor to the pier at Base Seattle Saturday, Nov. 20. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer Michael ClarkFamily and loved ones wave to welcome the crew of Coast Guard Cutter Healy (WAGB-20) as they return to homeport Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Michael ClarkA loved one embraces a member of the crew of Coast Guard Cutter Healy (WAGB-20) at Base Seattle Saturday, Nov. 20. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Michael Clark
A loved one embraces a member of the crew of Coast Guard Cutter Healy (WAGB-20) at Base Seattle Saturday, Nov. 20. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Michael Clark
The U.S. government is once again under fire for a long-standing shipbuilding habit: starting construction before designs are fully baked. The practice has repeatedly led to cost overruns, delays, and technical setbacks across several major maritime programs, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) has repeatedly pointed out in its reports.
The U.S. Coast Guard has responded to Chinese activity on the extended U.S. Continental Shelf (ECS) approximately 290 nautical miles north of Utqiagvik, Alaska. The service dispatched a Coast Guard C-130J Hercules from the Air Station Kodiak around 1100 nautical miles to the south.
The U.S.’ newly acquired icebreaker Storis (formerly Aiviq) arrived in Seattle following a six-week voyage from Bollinger Shipyards in Mississippi. “In a historic journey that marked the start of her legendary service as a Coast Guard icebreaker, the Coast Guard Cutter Storis sailed from Mississippi, transited the Panama Canal, and made her way to Seattle for the first time,” said Capt. Corey Kerns commanding officer of Storis.
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