A new GAO report projects the Coast Guard’s first Polar Security Cutter won’t arrive until 2033, with program costs now exceeding $6 billion.
gCaptain Article: U.S. Polar Security Cutter Delayed to 2033 as Costs Top $6 Billion, GAO Warns
gCaptain Article: USCG Icebreaker ‘Healy’ Towed Back to Seattle Following ‘Significant Engineering Casualty’
USCG icebreaker Healy was towed back to Seattle on July 13 after a significant engineering casualty during post-refit sea trials off Washington. No injuries were reported. A source cited a crankcase explosion, marking the latest in a series of engineering setbacks for the vessel.