Sea Service News

Coast Guard and Navy representatives met in Juneau to examine homeland security threats.  Here's the article from the JUNEAU EMPIRE. 

Diving training and procedures aboard the Seattle-based icebreaker, a Council-sponsored unit, have come a long way since the tragic loss of two Coast Guard divers in 2006.  Read MORE.

These vessels are called "over the horizon cutter boats," built by SAFE Boats international of Bremerton, a Council Corporate Sponsor.  These boats are to be deployed aboard Coast Guard Medium-Endurance Cutters.  Read more about the boats and their roles HERE.   

Learn about what Coast Guard ice pilots do and where they do it -- about 100 feet above the main deck.  Read the article from The Maritime Executive HERE.  You can also read the USCG FEATURE RELEASE on this subject.      

Three fishermen from Micronesia were rescued Tuesday, Feb. 20, after drifting for 8 days in the Pacific Ocean -- thanks to a Navy search coordinated by the Coast Guard. 

The Boeing-built P-8A is equipped with an advanced APY-10 multifunction radar and MX-20 camera system, which was ideal for searching the 2,100-square-mile area.  The Boeing-built sub-hunter aircraft located the fishing boat after just 3 hours.  Read more about the SEARCH AND RESCUE.     

The Kitsap Sun reports the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier will be in drydock for more than a year.  Read DETAILS. 

The crew of Seattle-based USCGC Polar Star had to overcome engineering challenges to finish its job at the bottom of the world.  Something always breaks on this aging heavy icebreaker, and there's no AAA road service in McMurdo Sound.  READ MORE.

And scroll down on the link for a cool video of Polar Star doing its job.

The Golden Eagles of Patrol Squadron VP-9 say goodbye to the P-3 Orion and hello to the P-8 Poseidon.  This doesn't occur overnight, as you'll read in this Navy ARTICLE.  

The "Sea Hunter" is described  as the Navy's most revolutionary ship.  It was constructed at Christensen Shipyards in Vancouver, WA.   See the photo and videos HERE. 

Meredith Sieller aced Coast Guard boot camp and seems well-prepared for the very tough challenges ahead of her.  She also has a great attitude!   Read her story HERE.