U.S. Coast Guard Cutter SPAR

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter SPAR has had a very busy few days supporting , starting with breaking out Duluth Harbor again before heading out to Thunder Bay, ON. 🇨🇦

While in Thunder Bay, the crew battled incredibly difficult ice conditions to establish a safe track for commerce transiting the narrow Mission River. They also executed hands on training including Main Space Fire and Abandon Ship drills.

Following a successful day of ice breaking and drills, the crew enjoyed ice liberty with a one of-a-kind promotion. Congratulations to our new Electronics Technician First Class!🎖️💪



U.S. Coast Guard
U.S. Coast Guard Great Lakes

On SPAR’s last underway trip one member received his permanent cutterman pin, which is earned after serving five years aboard US Coast Guard cutters. SPAR also pinned several temporary cutterman, who have been on board for 1 year and are fully qualified. Bravo Zulu shipmates!

SPAR crew has been hard at work for the spring restore buoy run covering areas across Lake Michigan, Lake Huron and Lake Superior.