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
Construction of the first Arctic Security Cutter (ASC) for the U.S. Coast Guard began on Tuesday at Sata Shipbuilding’s yard in Pori, Finland, marking the start of a shipbuilding program that could ultimately transform the service into one of the world’s most capable Arctic maritime forces.
The U.S. Coast Guard’s sole heavy icebreaker, the Polar Star, has returned to its homeport of Seattle after completing a months-long Antarctic deployment supporting critical resupply operations for U.S. research stations.
The U.S. Coast Guard has issued a request for information (RFI) as it moves forward with plans to acquire up to seven new light icebreakers to replace an aging fleet and ensure year-round navigation in ice-prone waterways across the Northeast and Great Lakes.
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