U.S. Coast Guard International Ice Patrol

05/29/2024

Yesterday, we celebrated the frocking ceremony of MST1 Leser, marking a significant milestone in their Coast Guard career. Frocking is a time-honored Coast Guard tradition where sailors are granted the rank insignia of their new position before officially being promoted. MST1 Leser, whose dedication and hard work have been exemplary, donned the insignia of a higher rank, symbolizing their readiness and capability to take on greater responsibilities.

The ceremony, attended by colleagues, friends, and family, was a poignant reminder of the commitment and excellence required in Coast Guard service. Congratulations to MST1 Leser on this well-deserved recognition. Your perseverance and leadership continue to inspire us all.

04/15/2024

Today we remember those lost on April 15th, 1912.

04/15/2024

02/07/2024

International Ice Patrol...

February 7, 1914 -- Pursuant to the Convention for Safety at Sea in London, President Woodrow Wilson directed that the Revenue Cutter Service undertake the task of manning the International Ice Patrol. Henceforth, the Revenue Cutter Service and then the Coast Guard, with brief respites during both World Wars, served in this capacity, a traditional mission still undertaken to this day.

Classic video "U.S. COAST GUARD INTERNATIONAL ICE PATROL ATLANTIC OCEAN" courtesy of Periscope Films:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ig3N_K32gd4

(Information courtesy of the Coast Guard Historian's Office)

Image: U.S. Revenue Cutter Seneca, c. 1914

06/27/2023

Video credit: IS3 Columbus

05/17/2023

Their mission: spotting icebergs from the sky. The International Ice Patrol helps ships stay safely away from icebergs in the North Atlantic, and St. John's N.L. is their home base. Buckle up and take a ride to see how it's done.

05/11/2023

INTERNATIONAL ICE PATROL POP UP STORE

ORDERS WILL END AT MIDNIGHT EST ON 05/26/2023.
ORDERS WILL SHIP OUT ON 06/09/2023.

International Ice Patrol Pop Up Store

04/11/2023

Titanic ceremony wreath deployment.