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USCG Surface Asset Guide

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National Security Cutter (NSC/WMSL) (under construction)

Length: 418 feet
Speed: 28 kts
Displacement: 4,300 tons
Range: 12,000 nautical miles
Propulsion: CODAG (Combined Diesel and Gas) 1 Gas Turbine, 2 Diesels/Bow Thruster
Endurance: 60 Days
Aircraft: (2) HH-60/HH-65 helicopters or (4) VUAV unmanned aircraft
Boats: (2) Long Range Interceptors operating up to 200 miles away from NSC and (1) Short Range Prosecutor
Crew (max): 18 Officers, 106 Enlisted

Armament: 57mm gun and MK 160 Gun Fire Control System, Close-In Weapons System with a SLQ-32 Electronic Warfare System, cruise-missile defenses with countermeasures consisting of SRBOC/NULKA chaff and rapid decoy launcher and Specific Emitter Identification (SEI) Sensor System that identifies other boats by their unique noise and radio waves. Will also include CBR defense capabilities.

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WMSL 750 Bertholf Alameda, CA 40% complete
WMSL 751

The NSC was designed to be the flagship of the fleet – capable of meeting all maritime security mission needs.The NSC contributes to Intelligence Collection/Information Sharing through a sophisticated S/SCIF, SEI sensors and increased data exchange

bandwidth. The NSC’s Deepwater and DoD interoperability capabilities are enhanced with DHS- and local responderinteroperable radio communications. The NSC flight deck will accommodate all variants of DHS and DoD HH-60 helicopters to provide enhanced interoperability with interagency and inter-service counter-terrorism teams. The NSC will now be fully integrated with the National Distress Response Modernization Program, known as RESCUE 21, which will provide the port commanders with real-time tracking of the NSC and seamless Common Operational Picture/MDA data sharing, including the Automated Identification System (AIS). The NSC Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection suite will include underwater sonar that will allow the cutter to scan ports, approaches, facilities and high-value assets for underwater, minelike devices and detect swimmers. The cutter’s small arms mounts will be remote operated and fully integrated with the cutter’s radar and infrared sensors such that the cutter and high-value assets under its protection can be protected from a USS COLE-like incident. The Maritime Security Capabilities allow cutter’s weapons and command and control suite to be upgraded and hardened to better survive potential terrorist incidents and process increased data flow. This will include SRBOC/NULKA missile defense system with CIWS, SLQ-32, and a medium caliber deck gun (57MM) that will provide the ability to stop rogue merchant vessels far from shore. An integrated CBRNE Detection and Defense capability allows the NSC to remain on scene and operate in Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) scenarios.

Cost per unit: $276.6 million

Planned Quantity: 6-8 cutters

Hamilton Class High-Endurance Cutter

Length: 378 feet
Speed: 29 kts
Displacement: 3,300 tons
Range: 9,000 nautical miles
Propulsion: CODAG (Combined Diesel and Gas) 2 Gas Turbines, 2 Diesels
Aircraft: 1 MH-68/HH-65 helicopter
Crew: 167
Years Built: 1967-1972
Armament: 76mm gun, 1 20mm Phalanx CIWS, cruise-missile defenses with countermeasures consisting of 2 SRBOC chaff and rapid decoy launchers. Two .50 caliber machine guns, 2 25mm Bushmaster guns.

Remarks: Large frigate-like patrol ships, intended for open-ocean, long-range operations. Equipped with SIPRNET. The 378-foot cutters typically operate 185 days away from home port per year. USCGC Muno is slated to change homeport to Kodiak in 2007.

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WHEC 715 Hamilton NMAG San Diego, CA Returned from Pacific drug patrol 10-5-05
WHEC 716 Dallas NPCR Charleston, SC On patrol 3-18-06
WHEC 717 Mellon NMEL Seattle, WA Returned from Pacific drug patrol 2-24-06
WHEC 718 Chase NLPM San Diego, CA On Pacific drug patrol 12-3-05
WHEC 719 Boutwell NYCQ Alameda, CA Returned from Pacific drug patrol 2-9-06
WHEC 720 Sherman NMMJ Alameda, CA Deployed to Southeast Asia 4-21-06
WHEC 721 Gallatin NJOR Charleston, SC Inport Charleston 3-18-06
WHEC 722 Morgenthau NDWA Alameda, CA Returned from Pacific drug patrol 3-31-06
WHEC 723 Rush NLVS Honolulu, HI Returned from Pacific drug patrol 12-8-05
WHEC 724 Munro NGDF Alameda, CA Departed for Alaska patrol 9-05
WHEC 725 Jarvis NAQD Honolulu, HI Returned from Pacific patrol 8-1-05
WHEC 726 Midgett NHWR Seattle, WA Returned from Alaska patrol 11-16-05

Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC/WMSM)

Length: 350 feet
Displacement: 3,200 Tons
Speed: 27 kts
Range: 9,000 nautical miles
Propulsion: 4 Diesels
Endurance: 45 Days
Aircraft: 2 HH-65 or 4 HV-911
Boats: 2 LRI or 2 SRP
Crew: 16 Officers, 75 Enlisted
Armament: 57MM Cannon, MK15 CIWS, SLQ-32, SRBOC/NULKA

The OPC is currently in concept design. The revised Deepwater implementation plan provides additional capabilities to reflect the domestic environment changes post-9/11. The OPC is designed to contribute to Intelligence Collection/Information Sharing through a sophisticated S/SCIF, SEI sensors and increased data exchange bandwidth. The OPC’s Deepwater and DoD interoperability capabilities are enhanced with DHS- and local responder-interoperable radio communications. The OPC flight deck will accommodate all variants of DHS and DoD HH-60 helicopters. The OPC will now be fully integrated with the National Distress Response Modernization Program, known as RESCUE 21, which will provide the port commanders with real-time tracking of the OPC and seamless Common Operational Picture/MDA data sharing, including the Automated Identification System (AIS). The cutter’s two-person manually operated small arms mounts will be remote operated and fully integrated with the cutters, radar and infrared sensors such that the cutter and high-value assets under its protection can be protected from a USS COLE-like incident. The Maritime Security Capabilities allow cutter’s weapons and command and control suite to be upgraded and hardened to better survive potential terrorist incidents and process increased data flow. This will include a medium caliber deck gun (57MM) that will provide the ability to stop rogue merchant vessels far from shore. The OPC speed will increase from 22 to 27 knots providing exceptional response and reaction capability. This increased transit speed will allow for more time on station protecting port approaches. An integrated Chemical, Biological, and Radiological, Detection and Defense (CBRD&D) capability allows the OPC to remain on scene and operate in Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) scenarios.

Famous Class Medium-Endurance Cutter

Length: 270 feet
Speed: 19 kts
Displacement: 1,800 tons
Range: 12,000 nautical miles
Propulsion: 2 Diesels
Aircraft: 1 MH-68/HH-65 helicopter
Crew: 100
Years Built: 1983-1991
Armament: 76mm gun, cruise-missile defenses with countermeasures consisting of 2 SRBOC chaff and rapid decoy launchers and SLQ-32 EW system. Two .50 caliber machine guns.

Remarks: Multipurpose cutters designed for general patrol duties; fitted with a telescoping helicopter hangar. Designed for 14-day patrols, they are commonly forced to carry out 90-day patrols in the Caribbean. Equipped with ALE & SIPRNET.

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WMEC 901 Bear NRKN Portsmouth, VA Returned from Caribbean drug patrol 12-15-05
WMEC 902 Tampa NIKL Portsmouth, VA Entered yard at Curtis Bay 5-05
WMEC 903 Harriet Lane NHNC Portsmouth, VA Returned from Caribbean drug patrol 1-5-06
WMEC 904 Northland NLGF Portsmouth, VA Returned from Atlantic fisheries patrol 2-8-06
WMEC 905 Spencer NWHE Boston, MA Returned from Caribbean drug patrol 4-18-06
WMEC 906 Seneca NFMK Boston, MA Logged in Charleston 11-19-05
WMEC 907 Escanaba NNAS Boston, MA Returned from Caribbean drug patrol 4-18-06
WMEC 908 Tahoma NCBE Kittery, ME
WMEC 909 Campbell NRDC Kittery, ME Returned from Caribbean patrol 7-18-05
WMEC 910 Thetis NYWL Key West, FL Deployed on Caribbean patrol.
WMEC 911 Forward NICB Portsmoth, VA Returned from Atlantic fisheries patrol 2-6-06
WMEC 912 Legare NRPM Portsmouth, VA Heard doing helo ops in VACAPES 10-27-05
WMEC 913 Mohawk NRUF Key West, FL Returned from Caribbean patrol 3-05

Reliance Class Medium-Endurance Cutter

Length: 210 feet
Speed: 18 kts
Displacement: 1,020 tons
Range: 12,000 nautical miles
Propulsion: 2 Diesels
Aircraft: 1 MH-68/HH-65 helicopter
Crew: 75
Years Built: 1964-1969
Armament: 1 25mm gun, two .50 caliber machine guns.

Remarks: Equipped with SIPRNET.

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WMEC 615 Reliance NJPJ Kittery, ME  On migrant patrol 1-26-06
WMEC 616 Diligence NMUD Wilmington, NC Returned from Caribbean patrol 11-27-05
WMEC 617 Vigilant NHIC Cape Canaveral, FL Returned from Caribbean patrol 4-24-06
WMEC 618 Active NRTF Port Angeles, WA
WMEC 619 Confidence NHKW Cape Canaveral, FL
WMEC 620 Resolute NRLT St. Petersburg, FL Returned from Caribbean drug patrol 11-28-05
WMEC 621 Valiant NVAI Miami Beach, FL Returned from Windward Passage patrol 1-3-06
WMEC 623 Steadfast NSTF Astoria, OR  Returned from Pacific drug patrol 12-23-05
WMEC 624 Dauntless NDTS Galveston, TX  Returned from Gulf of Mexico fisheries patrol 2-6-06
WMEC 625 Venturous NVES St. Petersburg, FL Returned from Caribbean drug patrol 4-13-06
WMEC 626 Dependable NOWK Cape May, NJ  Undergoing drydock period 10-7-05
WMEC 627 Vigorous NQSP Cape May, NJ On Caribbean patrol 11-27-05
WMEC 629 Decisive NUHC Pascagoula, MS
WMEC 630 Alert NZVE Astoria, OR

Alex Haley Class Large Patrol Cutter

Length: 282 feet
Speed: 18 kts
Displacement: 3,000 tons
Range: 12,000 nautical miles
Propulsion: 4 Diesels
Aircraft: 1 MH-68/HH-65/HH-60J helicopter
Crew: 99
Built: 1971
Armament: 2 25mm guns, two .50 caliber machine guns.

Remarks: Former USN salvage tug transferred to USCG and converted to operate in Alaskan waters as a patrol and rescue ship. The conversion included addition of a helicopter deck aft. The ship retains a heavy towing capability, but most salvage gear was removed. A helo hangar has now been added.

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WMEC 39 Alex Haley NZPO Kodiak, AK Returned from patrol 11-8-05

Storis Arctic Patrol Cutter

Length: 230 feet
Speed: 14 kts
Displacement: 1,920 tons
Range: 22,000 nautical miles
Propulsion: 3 Diesels
Aircraft: none
Crew: 78
Built: 1942
Armament: 1 25mm gun, two .50 caliber machine guns.

Remarks: The oldest commissioned Coast Guard cutter still in active service. The Storis is a unique, one-of-a-kind vessel, that is a slightly larger version of the Coast Guard's successful 180ft buoy tender design. Known as the "Queen of the Fleet", the Storis's special status is denoted by gold hull numbers. Underwent a major overhaul in 1986. Has operated in Alaskan waters since 1949.

The Storis performs a variety of missions, including enforcement of fishing regulations, community services to remote villages, and search and rescue. The ship's area of operation reaches from the panhandle of southern Alaska all the way up into the Bering Sea.

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WMEC 38 Storis NRUC Kodiak, AK To decommission in 2007

Diver Class Patrol Cutter

Length: 213 feet
Speed: 15 kts
Displacement: 1,750 tons
Range: 9,000 nautical miles
Propulsion: 4 Diesels
Aircraft: none
Crew: 75
Built: 1944
Armament: Two .50 caliber machine guns.

Remarks: Sole survivor of six USN salvage ships and fleet tugs transferred to the USCG. Long overdue for replacement, but will continue in service for at least a few more years, in Alaskan waters. Conversion for USCG service included removal of all salvage and towing gear.

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WMEC 167 Acushnet NNHA Kodiak, AK Returned from Alaska patrol 7-13-05

Fast Response Cutter (FRC/WPC)

Length: 140 feet
Displacement: 325 Tons
Speed: 30 kts
Range: 4,230NM
Propulsion: 4 Diesels
Endurance: 7 Days
Aircraft: None
Boats: 1 SRP
Crew: 2 Officers, 18 Enlisted
Armament: 25MM Gun, SRBOC/NULKA

The FRC is currently in detailed design. The FRC has been dramatically modified to meet post 9/11 mission requirements. The original steel-hulled FRC with an expected service life of 15-20 years has been replaced with a composite-hulled craft with a 40-year hull-life. The FRC will be designed from the keel up to be Deepwater interoperable. The FRC will receive enhanced Maritime Security Capabilities that will support Homeland Security and Homeland Defense in American waters through increased speed and lethality. The FRC speed will increase from 28 to 30 knots providing exceptional response and reaction capability. This increased transit speed will allow for more time on station protecting port approaches. CBR D&D will be integrated to allow the FRC to respond to WMD incidents and provide a federal on-scene presence. The FRC will now receive critical DHS and DoD communications Interoperability improvements that will equal those that exist in the fleet today, including Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) and local responder-interoperable radio communications. Common Operational Picture enhancements to the FRC will now be fully integrated with the National Distress Response Modernization Program, known as RESCUE 21, which will provide the port commanders with real-time tracking of the FRC and seamless data sharing, including the Automated Identification System (AIS). Electronic surveillance systems will feed the Deepwater Intelligence Collection/Information Sharing/MDA. The cutter’s small arms mounts will be remote operated and fully integrated with the cutter’s radar and infrared sensors such that the cutter and high-value assets under its protection can be protected from a USS COLE-like incident.

Cost per unit: $40 million

Quantity: 43-58 cutters

Cyclone Class Coastal Patrol Ships

Length: 179 feet
Speed: 35 kts
Displacement: 370 tons
Range: 2,000 nautical miles
Propulsion: 4 Diesels
Aircraft: none
Crew: 27
Built: 1993-2000
Armament: 1 25mm Bushmaster low-angle gun, 1 25mm Bushmaster/40mm grenade launcher, 1 Stinger SAM station (6 missiles), 1 40mm grenade launcher, 2 .50 cal machine guns, two 7.62mm machine guns

Remarks: The 179-foot Cyclone Class Patrol Coastal Boats will conduct Homeland Security, Search and Rescue and Law Enforcement operations in the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. The Cyclone class patrol boats will fill a gap in Coast Guard resources at a time when the service's inventory of 110-foot patrol boats are being converted to 123-foot cutters and the rest of the fleet continues a historic, high operational tempo.

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WPC 2   Tempest NTAC Pascagoula, MS
WPC 4   Monsoon NMSN San Diego, CA
WPC 8   Zephyr NZEP San Diego, CA
WPC 13 Shamal NSHA Pascagoula, MS Returned from GoM/Florida patrol 3-3-06
WPC 14 Tornado   Pascagoula, MS On migrant patrol in Mona Passage 8-16-05

123 Foot Island Class Patrol Boat

Length: 123 feet
Speed: 27 kts
Displacement: 176 tons
Range: 3,180 nautical miles
Propulsion: 2 Diesels
Aircraft: none
Crew: 16
Built: 1986-1992
Armament: 1 25mm Bushmaster gun, two .50 cal machine guns

Remarks: General-purpose patrol boats, suited mainly for SAR and law enforcement. They Have been extensively upgraded including lengthening to 123 feet with a stern-launch small boat facility, replacement of the superstructure, re-arrangment of internal spaces, and new electronics and communication gear. Conversion of 110 foot boats to 123 feet was stopped at 8 hulls. Carry 1 SRP boat.

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WPB 1303 Matagorda NAYM Key West, FL
WPB 1317 Attu NASB Key West, FL
WPB 1325 Metompkin NBKZ Key West, FL
WPB 1328 Padre NDCX Key West, FL
WPB 1302 Manitou NRKA
WPB 1305 Monhegan NEGS
WPB 1306 Nunivak NHPX
WPB 1308 Vashon NJEH

110 Foot Island Class Patrol Boat

Length: 110 feet
Speed: 29 kts
Displacement: 154 tons
Range: 1,900 nautical miles
Propulsion: 2 Diesels
Aircraft: none
Crew: 16
Built: 1986-1992
Armament: 1 25mm Bushmaster gun, two .50 cal machine guns

Remarks: General-purpose patrol boats, suited mainly for SAR and law enforcement. They were constructed in three batches, with various impovements and changes. Although intended for 10-14 day local patrols, they are making Caribbean patrols of up to 60 days. Planned for a service life of only 15 years. Conversion of 110 foot boats to 123 feet was stopped at 8 hulls.

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WPB 1301 Farallon NABK Miami Beach, FL
WPB 1304 Maui NBEI Miami Beach, FL Deployed to CENTCOM
WPB 1307 Ocracoke NGBL San Juan, PR
WPB 1309 Aquidneck NBTC Atlantic Beach, NC Deployed to CENTCOM
WPB 1310 Mustang NJSH Seward, AK
WPB 1311 Naushon NEWR Ketchikan, AK
WPB 1312 Sanibel NDCK Woods Hole, MA On New England fisheries patrol 9-23-05
WPB 1313 Edisto NLKY San Diego, CA
WPB 1314 Sapelo NHKD Key West, FL
WPB 1315 Matinicus NDIS San Juan, PR
WPB 1316 Nantucket NKVQ Miami Beach, FL In Miami 12-10-05
WPB 1318 Baranof NCUI Miami Beach, FL Deployed to CENTCOM
WPB 1319 Chandeleur NFFS Miami Beach, FL
WPB 1320 Chincoteague NAOI Key West, FL
WPB 1321 Cushing NOFR San Juan, PR
WPB 1322 Cuttyhunk NEDI Port Angeles, WA
WPB 1323 Drummond NHSD Key West, FL
WPB 1324 Key Largo NGEI Key West, FL
WPB 1326 Monomoy NKEC Woods Hole, MA Deployed to CENTCOM
WPB 1327 Orcas NTBZ Coos Bay, OR
WPB 1329 Sitkinak NBNW Key West, FL Deployed to Sector San Juan 4-19-06
WPB 1330 Tybee NERH Woods Hole, MA
WPB 1331 Washington NVMJ Honolulu, HI
WPB 1332 Wrangell NFWC South Portland, ME Deployed to CENTCOM
WPB 1333 Adak NZRW Sandy Hook, NJ Deployed to CENTCOM
WPB 1334 Liberty NJHT Auke Bay, AK
WPB 1335 Anacapa NEXY Petersburg, AK
WPB 1336 Kiska NUSF Hilo, HI
WPB 1337 Assateague NDRV Honolulu, HI
WPB 1338 Grand Isle NABD Gloucester, MA
WPB 1339 Key Biscayne NGYS St. Petersburg, FL
WPB 1340 Jefferson Island NORW South Portland, ME In drydock Portsmouth, VA 2-10-06 to 4-06
WPB 1341 Kodiak Island NWHD St. Petersburg, FL
WPB 1342 Long Island NOQU Valdez, AK
WPB 1343 Bainbridge Island NLIL Sandy Hook, NJ
WPB 1344 Block Island NPBB Atlantic Beach, NC
WPB 1345 Staten Island NSEL Atlantic Beach, NC
WPB 1346 Roanoke Island NEXP Homer, AK
WPB 1347 Pea Island NCSR St. Petersburg, FL
WPB 1348 Knight Island NMFN St. Petersburg, FL
WPB 1349 Galveston Island NRLP Apra Harbor, Guam

87 Foot Marine Protector Class Patrol Boat

Length: 87 feet
Speed: 25 kts
Displacement: 91 tons
Range: 900 nautical miles
Propulsion: 2 Diesels
Aircraft: none
Crew: 10
Built: 1998-2005
Armament: Two .50 cal machine guns

Remarks: The newly designed 87' Coastal Patrol Boat has several enhancements over the aging 82s, including improved mission sea keeping abilities (up to sea state 5) and significantly upgraded habitability.It also employs an innovative stern launch and recovery system using an Aluminum hulled inboard diesel powered waterjet small boat. The vastly larger pilot house is equipped with an integrated bridge system including an electronic chart display system (ECDIS) which interfaces with the CG’s new surface search radar. SWIII computers along with a fiber optic network will also be installed, allowing the crew to access the vessel’s CD-ROM tech pubs and drawings.

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WPB 87301 Barracuda NIUD Eureka, CA
WPB 87302 Hammerhead NHAM Woods Hole, MA
WPB 87303 Mako NYVC Cape May, NJ
WPB 87304 Marlin NJZP Ft. Meyers, FL
WPB 87305 Stingray  NBRG Mobile, AL
WPB 87306 Dorado NJEC Crescent City, CA
WPB 87307 Osprey NBRF Port Townsend, WA
WPB 87308 Chinook NZPU New London, CT
WPB 87309 Albacore NZRG Little Creek, VA
WPB 87310 Tarpon NTWX Tybee Island, GA
WPB 87311 Cobia NTXJ Mobile, AL
WPB 87312 Hawksbill NTXR Monterey, CA
WPB 87313 Cormorant NTMF Ft. Pierce, FL
WPB 87314 Finback NTMR Cape May, NJ
WPB 87315 Amberjack NTMV Port Isabel, TX
WPB 87316 Kittiwake NTNL Nawiliwili, HI
WPB 87317 Blackfin NTQA Santa Barbara, CA
WPB 87318 Bluefin NRKI Ft. Pierce, FL
WPB 87319 Yellowfin NRKG Charleston, SC On Caribbean migrant patrol 12-28-05
WPB 87320 Manta NRKD Freeport, TX
WPB 87321 Coho NARU Panama City, FL
WPB 87322 Kingfisher NPAL Mayport, FL
WPB 87323 Seahawk NZTM Carrabelle, FL
WPB 87324 Steelhead NIIU Port Aransas, TX On Gulf of Mexico fisheries patrol 8-20-05
WPB 87325 Beluga NZSR Little Creek, VA Heard in Hampton Roads area 11-29-05
WPB 87326 Blacktip NMHU Oxnard, CA
WPB 87327 Pelican NFSH Abbeville, LA Involved in Hurricane Katrina relief ops 9-1-05
WPB 87328 Ridley NRDD Montauk, NY
WPB 87329 Cochito NDCV Little Creek, VA
WPB 87330 Man-O-War NJQA Galveston, TX
WPB 87331 Moray NJZP Jonesport, ME
WPB 87332 Razorbill NJSJ Gulfport, MS Involved in Hurricane Katrina relief ops 9-1-05
WPB 87333 Adelie NTRK Port Angeles, WA
WPB 87334 Gannet NUGW Fort Lauderdale, FL
WPB 87335 Narwhal NTHA Corona Del Mar, CA
WPB 87336 Sturgeon NTGT Grand Isle, LA Involved in Hurricane Katrina relief ops 9-6-05
WPB 87337 Sockeye NAVC Bodega Bay, CA
WPB 87338 Ibis  NWBC Cape May, NJ
WPB 87339 Pompano NVIP  Gulfport, MS Involved in Hurricane Katrina relief ops 9-1-05
WPB 87340 Halibut NNGH  Marina Del Rey, CA
WPB 87341 Bonito NNGB Pensacola, FL
WPB 87342 Shrike NPBG Port Canaveral, FL
WPB 87343 Tern NEOT San Franscisco, CA
WPB 87344 Heron NEPM Sabine, TX
WPB 87345 Wahoo NEOB Port Angeles, WA
WPB 87346 Flying Fish NAXN Boston, MA
WPB 87347 Haddock NAXP San Diego, CA
WPB 87348 Brant NAYS Corpus Christi, TX
WPB 87349 Shearwater NAYT Portsmouth, VA
WPB 87350 Petrel NAYU San Diego, CA
WPB 87352 Sea Lion  Bellingham, WA
WPB 87353 Skipjack NFOY Galveston, TX
WPB 87354 Dolphin NAYL Miami, FL On migrant patrol 12-28-05
WPB 87355 Hawk NAWH St. Petersburg, FL
WPB 87356 Sailfish NCNF Sandy Hook, NJ
WPB 87357 Sawfish NBCU Key West, FL
WPB 87358 Swordfish  Port Angeles, WA
WPB 87359 Tiger Shark Newport, RI
WPB 87360 Blue Shark  Everett, WA
WPB 87361 Sea Horse  Portsmouth, VA
WPB 87362 Sea Otter  San Diego, CA
WPB 87363 Manatee  Ingleside, TX
WPB 87364 Ahi  Honolulu, HI
WPB 87365 Pike  San Francisco, CA Commissioned 1-23-06
WPB 87366 Terrapin  Bellingham, WA

Healy Class Icebreaker

Length: 420 feet
Speed: 17 kts
Displacement: 16,400 tons
Range: 16,000 nautical miles
Propulsion: 4 Diesels
Aircraft: 2 HH-65s
Crew: 75
Built: 1999

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WAGB 20 Healy NEPP Seattle, WA Returned from Arctic 2005 deployment 11-28-05

Polar Class Icebreaker

Length: 399 feet
Speed: 20 kts
Displacement: 16,400 tons
Range: 28,000 nautical miles
Propulsion: 3 Gas Turbines, 6 Diesels
Aircraft: 2 HH-65s
Crew: 134
Built: 1976
Armament: none

Remarks: These cutters, specifically designed for open-water icebreaking have reinforced hulls, special icebreaking bows, and a system that allows rapid shifting of ballast to increase the effectiveness of their icebreaking. They serve in Arctic/Antarctic serving science and research as well as providing supplies to remote stations. Both Polar Class icebreakers are under the control of Pacific Area, Ice Operations Section.

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WAGB 10 Polar Star NBTM Seattle, WA Returned from Antarctic deployment 3-28-06

WAGB 11 Polar Sea NRUO Seattle, WA

Mackinaw Class Icebreaker

Length: 290 feet
Speed: 18 kts
Displacement: 5,250 tons
Range: 10,000 nautical miles
Propulsion: 6 Diesels
Aircraft: none
Crew: 75
Built: 1944
Armament: none

Remarks: USCGC Mackinaw was designed and configured to peform its missions specifically on the Great Lakes where it keeps the shipping lanes open through as much of the winter as possible.

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WAGB 83 Mackinaw NRKP Cheboygan, MI ALE equipped

Mackinaw Class Icebreaker

Length: 240 feet
Speed: 15 kts
Displacement: 3,500 tons
Range: 4,000 nautical miles
Propulsion: 3 Diesels, Bow Thruster
Aircraft: none
Crew: 50
Built: 2005
Armament: none

Remarks: A new icebreaker to replace the current Mackinaw. A dual icebreaker/buoy tender combination.

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WLBB 30 Mackinaw NBGB Cheboygan, MI

Juniper Class Seagoing Buoy Tender

Length: 225 feet
Speed: 15 kts
Displacement: 2,000 tons
Range: 6,000 nautical miles
Propulsion: 2 Diesels
Crew: 40
Built: 1996-2004
Armament: Two .50 cal machine guns

Remarks: These are large, highly capable, multirole ships. There is a 15-ton hydraulic crane forward and there is a built-in oil spill recovery system. 45 day endurance. Capable of operations in 8-foot seas. Freshwater icebreaking capability. The 225' WLB is equipped with a single controllable pitch propeller, bow and stern thrusters which give the cutter the maneuverability it needs to tend buoys offshore and in restricted waters. Some are ALE equipped.

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WLB 201 Juniper NDBC Newport, RI
WLB 202 Willow  Newport, RI
WLB 203 Kukui NKJU Honolulu, HI  Returned from American Samoa patrol 8-26-05
WLB 204 Elm NRPK Atlantic Beach, NC Deployed to Florida for Hurricane Wilma repairs 10-25-05
WLB 205 Walnut NZNE Honolulu, HI
WLB 206 Spar NJAR Kodiak, AK
WLB 207 Maple NWBE Sitka, AK
WLB 208 Aspen NTUG San Franscisco, CA
WLB 209 Sycamore NTGG Cordova, AK
WLB 210 Cypress NCPI Mobile, AL  Returned from Hurricane Wilma relief ops 11-1-05
WLB 211 Oak NAXQ Charleston, SC Returned from Hurricane Katrina buoy repairs 9-15-05
WLB 212 Hickory NAZJ Homer, AK
WLB 213 Fir NAYV Astoria, OR
WLB 214 Hollyhock NHHF Port Huron, MI
WLB 215 Sequoia NBHF Apra Harbor, Guam
WLB 216 Alder NGML Duluth, MI

Balsam Class Seagoing Buoy Tender

Length: 180 feet
Speed: 13 kts
Displacement: 1,030 tons
Range: 8,000 nautical miles
Propulsion: 2 Diesels
Crew: 48
Built: 1944
Armament: Two .50 cal machine guns

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WLB 406 Acacia NODY Charlevoix, MI To decom in FY 06. ALE equipped.

Keeper Class Coastal Buoy Tender

Length: 175 feet
Speed: 12 kts
Displacement: 840 tons
Range: 2,000 nautical miles
Propulsion: 2 Diesels, 2 Z-Drives
Crew: 24
Built: 1996-2000

Remarks: Scaled-down version of the Juniper class with a 10 ton hydraulic crane forward; freshwater icebreaking capability, and oil spill recovery system. They are the first Coast Guard cutters equipped with Z-Drive propulsion units instead of the standard propeller and rudder configuration. They are designed to independently rotate 360 degrees. Combined with a thruster in the bow, they give the Keeper -class cutters unmatched maneuverability.

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WLM 551 Ida Lewis NISS Newport, RI
WLM 552 Katherine Walker NKFW Bayonne, NJ
WLM 553 Abbie Burgess NVAF Rockland, ME
WLM 554 Marcus Hanna NMGH South Portland, ME
WLM 555 James Rankin NUVD Baltimore, MD
WLM 556 Joshua Appleby NJTH St. Petersburg, FL Returned from migrant patrol 2-25-06
WLM 557 Frank Drew NKDL Portsmouth, VA
WLM 558 Anthony Petit NERW Ketchikan, AK
WLM 559 Barbara Mabrity NERA Mobile, AL  In New Orleans for Mardi Gras security 2-24-06
WLM 560 William Tate NNIA Philadelphia, PA
WLM 561 Harry Claiborne NNIC Galveston, TX In New Orleans for Mardi Gras security 2-24-06
WLM 562 Maria Bray   Mayport, FL
WLM 563 Henry Blake   Seattle, WA
WLM 564 George Cobb  San Pedro, CA

100 Foot Inland Buoy Tender

Length: 100 feet
Speed: 10 kts
Displacement: 226 tons
Range: 2,700 nautical miles
Propulsion: 2 Diesels
Crew: 15
Built: 1945, 1964

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WLI 313 Bluebell NODD Portland, OR

WLI 642 Buckthorn NADT Sault St. Marie, MI

65 Foot Inland Buoy Tender

Length: 65 feet
Speed: 10 kts
Displacement: 70 tons
Range: 1,300 nautical miles
Propulsion: 2 Diesels
Crew: 8
Built: 1946-1954

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WLI 65303 Blackberry Long Beach, NC
WLI 65400 Bayberry Seattle, WA Mothballed 12-6-05
WLI 65401 Elderberry Petersburg, AK

160 Foot Inland Construction Tender

Length: 160 feet
Speed: 11 kts
Displacement: 460 tons
Range: 5,350 nautical miles
Propulsion: 2 Diesels
Crew: 14
Built: 1976-1977

Remarks: Large, modern inland construction tenders. Self-contained ships, not requiring a separate work barge; they have a large crane on a long working deck.

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WLIC 800 Pamlico NAYE New Orleans, LA Involved in Hurricane Katrina relief ops 9-1-05
WLIC 801 Hudson NCWX Miami, FL In Miami 12-23-05
WLIC 802 Kennebec NRDJ Portsmouth, VA
WLIC 803 Saginaw NJOY Mobile, AL

100 Foot Inland Construction Tender

Length: 100 feet
Speed: 10 kts
Displacement: 218 tons
Range: 2,700 nautical miles
Propulsion: 2 Diesels
Crew: 14
Built: 1944

Remarks: Smilax pushes a 70' construction barge.

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WLIC 315 Smilax NRYN Atlantic Beach, NC

75 Foot Inland Construction Tender

Length: 75 feet
Speed: 9 kts
Displacement: 140 tons
Range: 2,500 nautical miles
Propulsion: 2 Diesels
Crew: 13
Built: 1962-1966

Remarks: The 75' WLICs push 68' and 84' construction barges. The barges are equipped with cranes and other ATON equipment to drive piles and work the smaller sized buoys.

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WLIC 75301 Anvil Charleston, SC
WLIC 75302 Hammer Mayport, FL
WLIC 75303 Sledge Baltimore, MD
WLIC 75304 Mallet Corpus Christi, TX
WLIC 75305 Vise St. Petersburg, FL Logged off St. Petersburg 9-13-05
WLIC 75306 Clamp Galveston, TX Returned from hurricane relief ops 10-7-05
WLIC 75309 Hatchet Galveston, TX
WLIC 75310 Axe Mobile, AL

65 Foot River Buoy Tender

Length: 65 feet
Speed: 10 kts
Displacement: 146 tons
Range: 3,500 nautical miles
Propulsion: 2 Diesels
Crew: 12
Built: 1960-1962

Remarks: Tug-type tenders for the western rivers; each pushes a buoy barge.

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WLR 65501 Ouachita Chattanooga, TN
WLR 65502 Cimarron Paris Landing, TN
WLR 65503 Obion Owensboro, KY
WLR 65504 Scioto Keokuk, IA
WLR 65505 Osage Sewickley, PA
WLR 65506 Sangamon Peoria, IL

75 Foot River Buoy Tender

Length: 75 feet
Speed: 10 kts
Displacement: 150 tons
Range: 3,100 nautical miles
Propulsion: 2 Diesels
Crew: 19
Built: 1964-1970

Remarks: Tug-type tenders for the western rivers; each pushes a 90 foot barge.

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WLR 75401 Gasconade Omaha, NE
WLR 75402 Muskingum Sallisaw, OK Returned from hurricane repair ops 10-21-05
WLR 75403 Wyaconda Dubuque, IA
WLR 75404 Chippewa Paris Landing, TN
WLR 75405 Cheyenne St. Louis, MO
WLR 75406 Kickapoo Vicksburg, MS
WLR 75407 Kanawha Pine Bluff, AR
WLR 75408 Patoka Greenville, MS
WLR 75409 Chena Hickman, KY

Kankakee Class 75 Foot River Buoy Tender

Length: 75 feet
Speed: 12 kts
Displacement: 172 tons
Range: 3,100 nautical miles
Propulsion: 2 Diesels
Crew: 19
Built: 1990

Remarks: New tug-type tenders. Push 130 foot buoy barges.

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WLR 75500 Kankakee Memphis, TN
WLR 75501 Greenbrier Natchez, MS Involved in Hurricane Katrina relief ops 9-1-05

Bay Class Icebreaking Tug

Length: 140 feet
Speed: 14 kts
Displacement: 690 tons
Range: 1,500 nautical miles
Propulsion: 2 Diesels
Aircraft: none
Crew: 17
Built: 1979-1988
Armament: 2 machine guns

Remarks: The 140-foot Bay-class Cutters are state of the art icebreakers used primarily for domestic ice breaking duties. They are named after American Bays and are stationed mainly in Northeast U.S. and Great Lakes. WTGBs use a low-pressure-air hull lubrication or bubbler system that forces air and water between the hull and ice. This system improves icebreaking capabilities by reducing resistance against the hull, reducing horsepower requirements. ALE equipped.

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WTGB 101 Katamai Bay NRLX Sault St. Marie, MI
WTGB 102 Bristol Bay NRLY Detroit, MI
WTGB 103 Mobile Bay NRUR Sturgeon Bay, WI
WTGB 104 Biscayne Bay NRUS St. Ignace, MI
WTGB 105 Neah Bay NRUU Cleveland, MI
WTGB 106 Morro Bay NMHK New London, CT
WTGB 107 Penobscot Bay NIGY Bayonne, NJ
WTGB 108 Thunder Bay NNTB Rockland, ME
WTGB 109 Sturegon Bay NSXB Bayonne, NJ

65 Foot Harbor Tugs

Length: 65 feet
Speed: 10 kts
Displacement: 72 tons
Range: 2,700 nautical miles
Propulsion: 1 Diesel
Crew: 6
Built: 1961-1967

Remarks: They are employed only on the east coast, from Maine to Virginia.

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WYTL 65601 Capstan Philadelphia, PA
WYTL 65602 Chock Portsmouth, VA
WYTL 65604 Tackle Crisfield, MD
WYTL 65607 Bridle Southwest Harbor, ME
WYTL 65608 Pendant Boston, MA
WYTL 65609 Shackle South Portland, ME
WYTL 65610 Hawser Bayonne, NJ
WYTL 65611 Line Bayonne, NJ
WYTL 65612 Wire Saugerties, NY
WYTL 65614 Bollard New Haven, CT
WYTL 65615 Cleat Philadelphia, PA Logged in Baltimore 11-9-05

Eagle Training Barque

Length: 295 feet
Speed: 10-18 kts
Displacement: 1,816 tons
Range: 5,450 nautical miles
Propulsion: 1 Diesel
Crew: 50 + 150
Built: 1936

Remarks: Coast Guard Academy training ship

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WIX 327 Eagle NRCB New London, CT Visited Rota, Spain 7-29-05

Caribbean Support Tender

Length: 180 feet
Speed: 10-18 kts
Displacement: 1,816 tons
Range: 5,450 nautical miles
Propulsion: 2 Diesels
Crew: 40
Built: 1943

Remarks: Former buoy tender now serving as the Caribbean Support Tender to foster international cooperation in the region.

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WIX 290 Gentian NRPI Miami, FL In Miami 12-23-05

Long Range Interceptor (under construction)

Length: 35 feet
Displacement: 15 Tons
Speed: 45 kts
Range: 400NM
Endurance: 10 Hours
Crew: 2 + 8 PAX
Armament: .60 Cal Machine Gun

Remarks: The 25-feet Short Range Prosecutor (SRP) and the new 35-feet Long Ranger Interceptor (LRI) are the two new Rigid-Hull Inflatable small boats being introduced for the Deepwater cutters. The quantity of LRIs are planned to compose a smaller part of Deepwater’s final strength in a trade off with the Short Range Prosecutor that maximizes the utility of these two small boat assets. The LRI will now receive critical DHS and DoD C4ISR interoperability improvements including MILSATCOM. The LRI provides the ability for a cutter to deploy an armed boarding or counter-terrorism team over the horizon, up to 100NM from the cutter at speeds of 45kts or more. The enclosed cabin of the boat will provide crew protection for up to 10 hours thereby increasing operational presence and deterrence in security situations. The bow-mounted M242 machine gun provides visible deterrence and stopping power against maritime targets.

FY06 President’s Budget Request: Funds the acquisition of 2 LRIs.

Cost per unit: $.7 million

Planned Quantity: 31-33

Short Range Prosecutor (SRP)

Length: 25 feet
Displacement: 9 Tons
Speed: 32 kts
Range: 200NM
Endurance: 4 Hours
Crew: 2 + 8 PAX
Armament: Small Arms

Remarks: The 25-feet Short Range Prosecutor (SRP) and the new 35-feet Long Ranger Interceptor (LRI) are the two new Rigid-Hull Inflatable small boats being introduced for the Deepwater cutters. The quantity of SRPs will compose a larger component of the Deepwater system in a trade off with the LRI that maximizes the utility of these two small boat assets. The SRP provides the capability to deploy armed boarding teams within 20 miles of the parent cutter at speeds of 32 knots. The SRP can exchange data with the parent cutter, thereby maintaining a coordinated response posture and respond quickly to security zone breaches. Six SRPs are in service on the 123 foot cutters.

Cost per unit: $.3 million

Planned Quantity: 74-91

Defender Class Response Boats

Length: 25 feet
Armament: Small Arms

Remarks: In July 2003 the Coast Guard began the purchase of up to 700 “Defender Class” 25’ response boats. The specially designed Response Boats will replace nearly 300 non-standard shore based boats and provide a standardized platform for the Coast Guard’s new Maritime Safety and Security Teams (MSST’s), which were established as a result of the September 11th terrorist attacks. The boats will be used for most of the Coast Guard’s multiple shore based missions. Delivery of the boats began in July 2003 and will continue to arrive at Coast Guard units at a rate of approximately 2 per week. The 25’ Response Boats provide greater capability to support nearly all of the Coast Guards multiple missions. Some of the features of the Response Boats such as twin outboard engines (speed) and communications (with other agencies) will enhance the homeland security and other missions. The new Response Boats will be utilized by Coast Guard Stations, Marine Safety & Security Teams (MSST’s), selected Marine Safety Units and selected Training Commands.

NOTE: USCG Cutters assigned to inland waterways are not assigned international callsigns.

International callsigns double as ALE addresses for cutters equipped with ALE.