according to the Coast Guard. “Healy’s Arctic West Fall deployment demonstrates the agility and dedication of the crew,” said Healy’s Commanding Officer Capt. Michele Schallip.

The 420' medium icebreaker Healy, built in 1997, is one of two remaining ice cutters in the Coast Guard's Arctic force. Coast ...

The US Coast Guard is relying on ageing icebreakers such as Healy, pictured here operating in the Gulf of Alaska, until it can build a new fleet of Polar Security Cutters. (Janes/Michael Fabey ...