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US Coast Guard Makes Progress on Funding Icebreaker Fleet

Posted on 03/05/2018 by Sea Technology magazine Leave a comment

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has released a request for proposal (RFP) with matching funding to acquire a new heavy icebreaker vessel intended to be the first of a six-ship installment and the beginning of a robust U.S. icebreaker fleet. Announcing the proposal at the Mar. 1, 2018 State of the Coast Guard address, Commandant Admiral Paul Zukunft said it

Despite Flooding, Engine Failure U.S. Icebreaker Completes Antarctic Mission

Posted on 02/28/2018 by Sea Technology magazine Leave a comment

The crew of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star completed their mission Tuesday, Feb. 6 in support of the National Science Foundation (NSF) after cutting a resupply channel through 15 miles of Antarctic ice in the Ross Sea and escorting supply vessels to the continent. The Polar Star sailed from Seattle to assist in the annual delivery of operating supplies and fuel for