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USCGC Hamilton Conducts Exercises with Ukraine

10 May 2021

From USCG Petty Officer 3rd Class Sydney Phoenix

BLACK SEA - The Legend-class national security cutter USCGC Hamilton (WMSL 753) conducted a series of operational exercises with Ukraine, May 9, 2021, in the Black Sea.

The Legend-class national security cutter USCGC Hamilton (WMSL 753) conducted a series of operational exercises with Ukraine, May 9, 2021, in the Black Sea.

Hamilton conducted maritime law enforcement, search and rescue, and ship handling operations with Ukrainian navy vessel Island-class patrol boat Starobilsk (P-241).  These operations were designed to increase interoperability as a part of a regional effort to bolster maritime partnerships with NATO partners.

“Hamilton was honored to conduct as-sea operations with the Ukrainian navy,” said Capt. Timothy Cronin, commanding officer of Hamilton, “Because we have shared interests, these events promote our strong partnership in ensuring safe and lawful activity in the Black Sea.”

The U.S. Coast Guard has a long and enduring partnership with regional maritime forces, particularly in strengthening maritime forces in Georgia and Ukraine. Hamilton conducted at sea engagements with Georgian coast guard and a port visit in Batumi, Georgia, last week.

USCGC Hamilton (WMSL 753); Black Sea
Seaman Solis Headlam looks out to the Ukrainian navy Island-class patrol boat Starobilsk (P-241) aboard USCGC Hamilton (WMSL 753) after conducting communication, passing and maneuvering exercises in the Black Sea, May 9, 2021. Hamilton is on a routine deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national interests and security in Europe and Africa.
USCGC Hamilton (WMSL 753); Black Sea
210509-G-ID129-1023
Seaman Solis Headlam looks out to the Ukrainian navy Island-class patrol boat Starobilsk (P-241) aboard USCGC Hamilton (WMSL 753) after conducting communication, passing and maneuvering exercises in the Black Sea, May 9, 2021. Hamilton is on a routine deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national interests and security in Europe and Africa.
Photo By: U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Sydney Phoenix
VIRIN: 210509-G-ID129-1023


“This was a great opportunity to interact and share best practices with the Ukrainian navy,” said Petty Officer 2nd Class Jason Dunsavage, Hamilton crew member. “Both of our crews take pride in being professional mariners and today we proved that. We look forward to doing it again.”

Hamilton is the first U.S. Coast Guard Cutter to visit the Black Sea since 2008. The last U.S. Coast Guard Cutter to visit the Black Sea, USCGC Dallas (WHEC 716) sailed to the Black Sea twice, in 2008 and 1995.

Hamilton is the fourth national security cutter and is the fifth cutter named for the father of the U.S. Coast Guard – Alexander Hamilton, the first Secretary of the Treasury and advocate for the creation of the U.S. Revenue Cutter Service.

The U.S. Coast Guard remains operational during COVID-19, following all COVID-19 safety precautions and regulations.

USCGC Hamilton (WMSL 753) and a Ukranian coast guard vessel conduct underway maneuvers in the Black Sea.
Seaman Solis Headlam looks out to the Ukrainian navy Island-class patrol boat Starobilsk (P-241) aboard USCGC Hamilton (WMSL 753) after conducting communication, passing and maneuvering exercises in the Black Sea, May 9, 2021. Hamilton is on a routine deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national interests and security in Europe and Africa.
USCGC Hamilton (WMSL 753) and a Ukranian coast guard vessel conduct underway maneuvers in the Black Sea.
210509-G-ID129-1023
Seaman Solis Headlam looks out to the Ukrainian navy Island-class patrol boat Starobilsk (P-241) aboard USCGC Hamilton (WMSL 753) after conducting communication, passing and maneuvering exercises in the Black Sea, May 9, 2021. Hamilton is on a routine deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national interests and security in Europe and Africa.
Photo By: U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Sydney Phoenix
VIRIN: 210509-G-ID129-1075


The U.S. Coast Guard is conducting a routine deployment in U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations, working alongside NATO Allies and partners, building maritime domain awareness and sharing best practices with partner nation navies and coast guards.

U.S. Sixth Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa.

  
 

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