U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Blue Shark

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05/27/2026
04/23/2026
The crew of the Blue Shark is always prepared to safeguard the Pacific Northwest! Our recent “Ready for Operations” (RFO...
01/21/2026

The crew of the Blue Shark is always prepared to safeguard the Pacific Northwest!

Our recent “Ready for Operations” (RFO) inspection sharpened the skills which are vital to our core missions - as a multi mission cutter, we are on the front lines of maritime law enforcement, ensuring the integrity of our nation’s borders, protecting the maritime transportation system & guaranteeing that the vital flow of commerce through the Puget Sound continues safely and without interruption.

The drills completed during RFO ensure that we are prepared for any crisis, from conducting SAR operations to providing dewatering assistance to other vessels in distress, every exercise enhances our readiness to respond & to remain !

01/17/2026
Following several months of a dry dock period, the cutter was successfully lowered back into the water today! The crew i...
12/02/2025

Following several months of a dry dock period, the cutter was successfully lowered back into the water today!

The crew is excited to jump back into the mission of protecting our borders, and ensuring the safety of our Maritime Transportation System!

10/01/2025

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