The boat travels extensively in some of the roughest waters in Alaska. The vessel’s primary operating area is the Bering Sea — the only Coast Guard ship that can make that claim.
The 282-foot, 52-year-old vessel that’s called Kodiak home for over two decades returned on Jan. 12 from a seven-month drydock period in Seattle. The boat, painted white with an orange stripe across the bow, is one of two cutters in Kodiak, with the other being the Cypress, which arrived in Kodiak in December. The cutter designation refers to the length of the boat, with cutters measuring longer than 65 feet.
“I am incredibly proud of the crew’s accomplishments during this extended maintenance period,” said Cmdr. Brian Whisler, commanding officer of the Alex Haley. “The crew worked tirelessly to make significant material and aesthetic improvements to the cutter which will have long-term benefits as we continue to prepare for future patrols in the Bering Sea. Seven months is a long time to be away from home and we are thrilled to be reunited with our family, friends, and our Kodiak Community.
The boat travels extensively in some of the roughest waters in Alaska. Alex Haley spokesperson, Lt. j.g. Christopher Us, said the vessel’s primary operating area is the Bering Sea — the only Coast Guard ship that can make that claim. In addition to carrying out search and rescue missions, the vessel also fulfills the role of law enforcer.
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