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The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter James transits the Atlantic Ocean March 29, 2017.

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The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter James transits the Atlantic Ocean March 29, 2017. Cutter James is the Coast Guard's 5th National Security Cutter, the largest and most technically advanced class of cutter in the Coast Guard, with robust capabilities for maritime homeland security, law enforcement and national defense missions. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Melissa Leake/Released)

The term “cutter” identifies a Coast Guard vessel 65 feet in length or greater, with accommodations for a crew to live aboard. Major cutters like the national security cutter are capable of carrying multiple cutterboat types, including the over-the-horizon (CB-OTH-IV) rigid-hull inflatables, and long-range interceptors (CB-LRI-11). Polar-class icebreakers also carry an Arctic survey boat (ASB), a polar variant of the CB-OTH-IV, and landing craft. Most cutters more than 200 feet in length are capable of accommodating helicopters.

U.S. Coast Guard Cutters - 243 Total

Icebreakers - Polar²/ Great Lakes 3/1

Buoy Tenders - Seagoing / Coastal 16/14

National Security Cutters 5

Buoy Tenders - Inland, River 22

High Endurance Cutters 4

Construction Tenders 13

Fast Response 24

Icebreaking Tugs 9

Medium Endurance Cutters 28

Harbor Tugs 11

Patrol 98

Training Cutter 1

1: Any U.S. Coast Guard vessel 65-feet or larger in length

2: 1 of 3 inactive

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