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Coast Guard Cutter returned home after escorting seized tanker
The 'Vigilant (WMEC 617)' has returned to Cape Canaveral on Jan 16, after a 33-day patrol in the Caribbean Sea supporting operations Pacific Viper and Southern Spear. During the patrol, the 'Vigilant' escorted the ''Veronica' (IMO: 9256860), one of the tankers, which was seized by a U.S. Coast Guard tactical boarding team with support from the Department of War, for operating as a vessel without nationality in the Caribbean Sea. The 'Vigilant' coordinated with naval and law enforcement partners to transfer personnel and provisions to the tanker. A law enforcement team from the 'Vigilant' boarded the vessel under Title 14, U.S. Code and in accordance with customary international law in order to provide security during the 600-nautical-mile transit to the United States. Report with photos: https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4382628/coast-guard-cutter-returns-to-florida-after-escorting-recently-seized-motor-tan/
Vigilant returned home after seizing 3,100 pounds in drugs during multi-mission patrol
The 'Vigilant (WMEC 617)' has returned home to Cape Canaveral, on Aug. 19, 2025, following a 59-day patrol in the Caribbean Sea and Windward Passage. During the patrol, the ship interdicted 3,100 pounds of illicit drugs in the Caribbean Sea while underway in the Coast Guard Southeast District’s area of operations. The crew deployed in support of the Joint Interagency Task Force – South (JIATF-S) mission of detecting and monitoring illegal drug shipments in the maritime domain for subsequent interdiction and apprehension. On July 25, a maritime patrol aircraft notified the Coast Guard Cutter of a suspicious go-fast vessel approximately 180 miles south of the Dominican Republic. A boarding team interdicted the vessel, seizing more than 1,410 pounds of cocaine and 80 pounds of marijuana. On Aug 15, a maritime patrol aircraft notified the ship of a suspicious go-fast vessel approximately 35 miles southwest of Haiti. The boarding team interdicted the vessel, seizing more than 1,615 pounds of marijuana. These drug seizures contributed toward the Coast Guard's largest drug offload in history. The 'Vigilant' initially deployed in support of Operation Vigilant Sentry (OVS) while on patrol in the Windward Passage, working alongside other Coast Guard assets to deter migration along the coast of Haiti. Report with photos: https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4291370/coast-guard-cutter-vigilant-returns-home-after-seizing-3100-pounds-in-drugs-dur/
Coast Guard Cutter rescued yacht crew and assisted in interdicting 1,200 pounds of cocaine during Caribbean deployment
The 'Vigilant (WMEC 617)' returned home to Cape Canaveral on March 3, 2024, following a 60-day patrol in the Central and Eastern Caribbean. Deploying in support of Joint Interagency Task Force-South, the 'Vigilant' worked alongside other Coast Guard cutters, Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security units, and international partners to conduct maritime safety and security missions. Vigilant deterred illegal drug smuggling and directly contributed to U.S. Coast Guard and national objectives to combat transnational criminal organizations. During the patrol, the 'Vigilant' responded to a distress signal from a French-flagged sailing vessel with two French crew members, who were stranded at sea for over eight days with no means of propulsion and no remaining drinking water. The 'Vigilant' was first on scene and provided them with water, shelter, and medical aid until their safe return home was coordinated. Additionally, the 'Vigilant' assisted the USS 'Leyte Gulf (CG 55) 'in stopping a drug trafficking venture, detaining six suspected drug traffickers, and interdicting 1,200 pounds of cocaine worth an estimated $15.7 million. In addition, the 'Vigilant' conducted a professional exchange with officials in St. Lucia as well as St. Kitts and Nevis. Vigilant worked to promote regional stability, security and strengthen partnerships. Members of the crew also conducted a community relations project in Basseterre, St. Kitts, where they joined members of the St. Kitts and Nevis Defence Force to paint two classrooms at a local school. Report with photo: https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/3693449/us-coast-guard-rescues-2-assists-in-interdicting-1200-pounds-of-cocaine-during/
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