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U.S. Coast Guard Icebreaker Update
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly from the past couple of months
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Peter Rybski
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Charcot's Summer: Operation Tugaalik, the Northwest Passage, and the Transpolar Sea Route
A quick look at what NATO's most capable Icebreaker is up to this summer.
Aug 17
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Peter Rybski
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Charcot's Summer: Operation Tugaalik, the Northwest Passage, and the Transpolar Sea Route
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Hanwha and Philly Shipyard: The Icebreaking Connection
Hanwha brings experience with ice-capable vessels to a shipyard that has shown interest in building icebreakers.
Aug 2
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Peter Rybski
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The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly from the Commandant of the Coast Guard's Testimony to the Homeland Security Committee.
One interesting question regarding the Polar Security Cutter, but mostly more of the same from the July 24, 2024 hearing.
Jul 28
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Peter Rybski
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The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly from the Commandant of the Coast Guard's Testimony to the Homeland Security Committee.
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Introducing the ICE Pact
The United States, Canada, and Finland agree to collaborate in building icebreakers. A good sign, but the details will matter.
Jul 12
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Peter Rybski
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USCG Polar Security Cutter Program: Additional Delays and Higher Costs Projected
More details on the woes of the U.S. Coast Guard's Polar Icebreaker Program are expected this week.
May 6
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Peter Rybski
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USCG Polar Security Cutter Program: Additional Delays and Higher Costs Projected
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Meanwhile, near the South Pole...
A look at the mission that occupies the U.S. Coast Guard's only 'Heavy' Polar Icebreaker
Apr 29
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Peter Rybski
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March 2024 Update to Polar Security Cutter Report Highlights Shortage of Workers, Cost Overruns, Continued Delays
My summary of the additions/changes in the latest iteration of Ronald O'Rourke's excellent report for the Congressional Research Service
Apr 5
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Peter Rybski
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March 2024 Update to Polar Security Cutter Report Highlights Shortage of Workers, Cost Overruns, Continued Delays
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Finland's Icebreakers
A look at Finland's current fleet shows the evolution of icebreaking technology.
Apr 4
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Peter Rybski
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Admiral Caudle on the Importance of Arctic Presence
This is why the Department of Defense needs "Assured access to ice impacted waters."
Mar 28
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Peter Rybski
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Four decades, countless studies, one icebreaker built.
U.S. Government Studies dating back to 1984 call for additional polar icebreakers.
Mar 17
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Peter Rybski
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How Many Icebreakers Does the U.S. Coast Guard Need? Reviewing the Requirements.
The answer isn't two or forty. Eight to ten seems right.
Mar 12
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Peter Rybski
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