WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security approved full production of the first U.S. Coast Guard Polar Security Cutter (PSC), April 30, 2025. The Service also received approval for low-rate initial production of the the Waterways Commerce Cutter (WCC). This is a significant milestone for the Nation, as it brings the Coast Guard closer to renewing and […]
JUNEAU, Alaska — Cargo vessel Pan Viva departed Dutch Harbor, Alaska, Monday night, enroute its intended destination in Kalama, Washington, after being beset by heavy weather. The Unified Command managing the incident has stood down and all response operations have been completed. “This potentially disastrous situation was avoided thanks to early notification by the Pan Viva […]
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Coast Guard announced Wednesday it will homeport a commercially procured icebreaker in Juneau. The Coast Guard is acquiring the Aiviq, a U.S. registered ship originally built to serve as an Arctic oil-exploration support vessel, which has an icebreaking capability sufficient to serve as a Coast Guard medium polar icebreaker, following modification. “The […]
