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USCGC STURGEON (WPB 87336)
Grand Isle, Louisiana
USCGC STURGEON is a multi-mission Coastal Patrol Boat, and is responsible for maritime search and rescue, enforcement of laws and treaties, and maritime homeland security along the central Gulf Coast.
- Search and Rescue (SAR): Due to the limitations of small coast guard assets the coastal patrol boats are required to be prepared to respond to SAR cases any where in the Gulf of Mexico. SAR can be the most critical mission in the coast guard when the boating public or professional mariners life may be in danger.
- Enforcement of Laws and Treaties: The Gulf of Mexico accounts for a large amount of the seafood in the United States. Enforcing federal laws will help preserve the plentiful ness of these resources.
- Homeland Security: The Coast Guard has been performing homeland security well before September 11,2001. Today it has become more of an important mission to the coast guard cutter sturgeon. Homeland security for the cutter sturgeon includes HIV security boardings, river security patrols, and escorts of ships.
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Last Modified 1/26/2012