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Crowley to provide technical management of USCG cutter Polar Sea

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SAS 2016: Crowley to provide technical management of USCG cutter Polar Sea
 
Crowley's government ship management group was awarded a contract for the technical management of USCG cutter Polar Sea (WAGB 11) - one of the world's most powerful, conventionally propelled icebreakers - during the ship's layup. Though the Polar Sea has been out of service since 2010, Crowley is handling any towing, dry docking, repair, deactivation and layup duties required for the vessel.
     
Crowley's government ship management group was awarded a contract for the technical management of USCG cutter Polar Sea (WAGB 11) - one of the world's most powerful, conventionally propelled icebreakers - during the ship's layup. Though the Polar Sea has been out of service since 2010, Crowley is handling any towing, dry docking, repair, deactivation and layup duties required for the vessel.
USCG cutter Polar Sea
(Credit: Crowley)
     
In 2011 the Coast Guard slated Polar Sea for demolition, but the scrapping of the 35-year- old icebreaker was postponed by Congress until a report on the feasibility of retrofitting the vessel could be made. The 38-year- old ship was designed to perform at-sea research, icebreaking and support all USCG missions in Polar Regions. 

With a reinforced hull and up to 75,000 horsepower, it can break up to 21 feet of ice, or six feet of ice at a continuous speed of three knots, and can carry two HH-65 CG helicopters for science and logistics support. 

Over the past 124 years, Crowley has developed a portfolio of services to support the U.S. government’s operations both domestically and abroad. The team is led by industry and military veterans who combine the technical and professional capabilities of the company to offer best-in- class operations, engineering, and contract management support. Crowley provides bundled vessel management solutions for Military Sealift Command; the Maritime Administration, as part of the Government's Ready Reserve Force (RRF) Program; and Naval Sea Systems Command.  

The group also provides other services including custodial services for vessels seized by U.S. government agencies; naval architecture and marine engineering; project management; specialized towing operations; specialty cargo moves; full transportation logistics; and a host of other offerings tailored specifically for the diverse needs of the government.

Visit Crowley Maritime Corporation at SAS 2016 on Booth Number: 2618