Coast Guard: Observations on Arctic Requirements, Icebreakers, and Coordination with Stakeholders

Abstract

The gradual retreat of polar sea ice, combined with an expected increase in human activity shipping traffic, oil and gas exploration, and tourism in the Arctic region has increased the strategic interest that the United States and other nations have in the Arctic. As a result, the U.S. Coast Guard, within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has responsibilities in the Arctic, which are expected to increase. This testimony provides an update of: (1) the extent to which the Coast Guard has taken actions to identify requirements for future Arctic operations; (2) issues related to the U.S. icebreaking fleet; and (3) the extent to which the Coast Guard is coordinating with stakeholders on Arctic issues.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2011
Accession Number
ADA552809

Entities

People

  • Stephen L. Caldwell

Organizations

  • United States Government Accountability Office

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Aircrafts
  • Arctic Regions
  • Climate Change
  • Coast Guard
  • Department Of Defense
  • Department Of Homeland Security
  • Environment
  • Environmental Protection
  • Governments
  • High Latitudes
  • Homeland Security
  • Interagency Coordination
  • Marine Transportation
  • National Security
  • United States
  • United States Government

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • International Relations and European Studies
  • Maritime Security/Maritime Homeland Security