[DOC] [TLE] 399' Polar Class Icebreaker - U.S. Coast Guard [PAR] Apr 11, 2014 ... The largest cutters operated by the Coast Guard are the icebreakers. These 
cutters, specifically designed for open-water icebreaking have reinforced hulls, 
special icebreaking bows, and a system that allows rapid shifting of... [DOC] [TLE] U.S. Coast Guard Cutter History [PAR] Her hull, however, was welded steel, reinforced on her sides and she was ... Of 
particular interest was Ymer, a Swedish vessel considered the best icebreaker of 
the time. ... These vessels were the first class of true icebreakers in the service, 
and .... The Coast Guard would not return to the South Polar regions until 1955, 
but... [DOC] [TLE] Polar Icebreaker - U.S. Coast Guard [PAR] Aug 9, 2016 ... The Coast Guard polar icebreaker acquisition program held an industry day ... 
These cutters are designed for open-water icebreaking and feature reinforced 
hulls and specially angled bows. ... The Coast Guard is evaluating options to 
reactivate the ship, parts from which were used to reactivate Polar Star. [DOC] [TLE] United States Coast Guard - Wikipedia [PAR] At 418 ft. these are the largest USCG military cutters in active service. One-for-
one Legend-class ships are replacing individually decommissioned 1960s... [DOC] [TLE] 6 U.S Polar Icebreaker Fleet | Polar Icebreakers in a Changing ... [PAR] The Revenue Cutter Service acquired its first ice-strengthened ship in 1884 when 
... While the ship was fitted out in Baltimore, he was recalled to Coast Guard .... 
was the largest icebreaker among the eight heavy icebreakers then operated by 
.... Icebreaking capability should be between that of the Wind and Polar classes. [DOC] [TLE] 11 Findings and Recommendations | Polar Icebreakers in a ... [PAR] Since 1867 when it was called the Revenue Cutter Service and enforced laws ... 
The Coast Guard, through use of the HEALY and previously the Polar class 
vessels ... These economic activities involve fishing fleets, cruise ships, and 
increased ... requires access to ice-covered waters and specialized scientific 
equipment,... [DOC] [TLE] USCG patrol boat - Expand Your Mind - Topics [PAR] Their hull numbers are WPB-1301 through WPB-1349. Overview The 110 ft (34 m
) Island-class patrol boats are a U.S. Coast Guard modification of ... These cutters 
are equipped with advanced electronics and navigation equipment ... Polar Star , 
a USCG Polar Class Icebreaker USCGC Polar Star (WAGB-10) USCGC Polar... [DOC] [TLE] uscg icebreaker | laststandonzombieisland [PAR] Let's face it: the U.S. Coast Guard has an icebreaker crisis that has been ... While 
some foreign powers (the Soviets) really liked the specialized ships, Uncle ... Set 
up with an extremely thick (over an inch and a half) steel hull, these ships .... 
Finally, showing her age and being replaced by the new 399-foot Polar class 
cutters,... [DOC] [TLE] Coast Guard Cutter Procurement: Background and Issues [PAR] Sep 16, 2016 ... replacements for 90 aging Coast Guard cutters and patrol craft. ... A ninth ship in 
the class, which was not requested by the Coast ... decisions on these programs 
could substantially affect Coast Guard ..... Of the Coast Guard's white-hull patrol 
cutter fleet, the NSC is the largest ... operations in polar waters. [DOC] [TLE] The Time Is Now - The Columbia Group [PAR] a wide variety of Coast Guard ships and boats, including a tour as the first 
Platform Manager for high- and medium-endurance cutters at the ... replace the 
Polar Class. ... polar icebreakers, and the later 2008 statement by then Coast 
Guard ... efforts will continue next season to establish these wells and begin 
tapping the oil... [DOC] [TLE] Icebreakers: Essential Assets for a Changing Arctic - Center for ... [PAR] Mar 5, 2015 ... a few more years.9 The Coast Guard's other polar-capable vessel, the ... These 
essential duties include enforcing fishing and maritime safety laws, ... Coast 
Guard must be properly equipped with specialized ships built ... engines, 
structural reinforcement, and nearly two-inch thick steel hulls needed to with-. [DOC] [TLE] Designate the 9th National Security Cutter an Arctic Flagship [PAR] Apr 8, 2016 ... The Coast Guard

Question: With reinforced hulls, the Polar class of these specialized vessels are the Coast Guard's biggest cutters
Answer: icebreakers