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    USCGC Sequoia returns from Western, Central Pacific fisheries deployment [Image 25 of 59]

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    Two United States Coast Guard personnel are conducting an inspection of a vessel's below-deck compartment through an open hatch. One officer is descending into or examining the compartment, which appears to contain white powdery substances on bags or packages, while the other officer observes from above. The scene suggests a law enforcement interdiction or drug seizure operation.

    PHILIPPINE SEA

    09.02.2016

    Photo by Chief Petty Officer Sara Muir                  

    U.S. Coast Guard Oceania

    U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 1st Class Brett Malone, a damage controlman observes as Petty Officer 3rd Class John Lietaert, a machinery technician and assistant boarding officer, works to identify the catch aboard the Jinn Hsing Tsai No. 3 during a boarding of the longline vessel in the Philippine Sea Sept. 2, 2016. The boarding team from the buoy tender USCGC Sequoia (WLB-215) was conducting their fourth high seas boarding of the patrol. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Petty Officer Sara Mooers)

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    Date Taken: 09.02.2016
    Date Posted: 09.27.2016 22:19
    Photo ID: 2883446
    VIRIN: 160902-G-IA651-1067
    Resolution: 1680x1200
    Size: 650.3 KB
    Location: PHILIPPINE SEA
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    A uniformed personnel member, likely a naval or coast guard officer, is reviewing a notebook or logbook on the bridge of a vessel at sea. The large windows of the bridge have navigational calculations, coordinates, times, and mathematical workings written directly on the glass in marker. The ocean is visible in the background, suggesting the vessel is underway.
    A U.S. Coast Guard crew member assigned to USCGC Sequoia is writing or marking on what appears to be a nautical chart or document at a workstation aboard the vessel. He is wearing a navy blue USCGC Sequoia cap and matching uniform with a unit patch visible on his sleeve. The background shows a cluttered shipboard workspace with communications equipment, binders, cables, and a radio unit.
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    A USCG (United States Coast Guard) officer in a black tactical vest is conducting what appears to be a vessel inspection aboard a boat. He is holding a radio to his chest and reviewing documents, while in the background two other individuals are also engaged in inspection-related activities. The setting is the interior cabin of a vessel with wood paneling and navigation equipment visible.
    A uniformed Australian law enforcement or corrections officer stands on the deck of a vessel at sea. She is wearing a black wide-brimmed hat, dark sunglasses, and a black uniform shirt with visible Australian patches including the Australian flag and a star-shaped badge. Two civilians are visible in the background looking out over the open ocean.
    A group of law enforcement or maritime security personnel are aboard a vessel at sea under clear blue skies. The personnel are equipped with tactical gear including helmets, face coverings, body armor, and sunglasses. Visible patches and flags suggest a multinational or joint operation context.
    Two law enforcement officers are aboard a vessel at sea, appearing to be on a joint maritime operation. The foreground officer wears Australian Fisheries Management Authority gear with an Australian flag patch, while the background officer wears USCG (United States Coast Guard) equipment. Both are equipped with helmets, sunglasses, and tactical vests, suggesting an active maritime patrol or boarding operation.
    A U.S. Coast Guard officer in black tactical gear and helmet is boarding or inspecting a vessel named 'Black Pearl of the Pacific' using a ladder. Several crew members wearing hard hats in green, yellow, and orange colors are visible on the deck above, assisting with the boarding operation. The scene appears to be a maritime inspection or boarding exercise conducted in clear daylight conditions.
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    A U.S. Coast Guard personnel in tactical gear observes two vessels at sea during twilight conditions. The primary vessel in view bears hull markings 'BJ-4370' and 'CT4-2370' and appears to be a weathered fishing or cargo vessel showing signs of rust and wear. A second smaller vessel, painted yellow-green, is visible in the background alongside the primary vessel.
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    A U.S. Coast Guard vessel numbered 215 is underway in calm, blue tropical waters surrounded by lush green islands. The ship is a buoy tender or aids-to-navigation vessel, identifiable by its distinctive black hull, orange bow stripe, white superstructure, and large crane/boom equipment on deck. The setting appears to be a Pacific island location based on the tropical vegetation and water color.
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    A crane aboard a large vessel is lifting a primitive wooden raft with a thatched roof structure out of turquoise water. Several crew members wearing hard hats and safety vests are stationed on the ship's deck, managing lines and overseeing the recovery operation. The vessel appears to be a US government or Coast Guard ship based on visible markings and crew uniforms.
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    A large yellow harbor crane labeled 'Black Pearl of the Pacific' aboard the USCGC SEQUOIA is lifting a military green shipping container at a port facility in Guam. Personnel in safety gear are coordinating the cargo transfer operation on a wet dock surface. Military and civilian vehicles are present alongside additional shipping containers in the background.
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    A mechanic in blue coveralls is using an oxy-acetylene torch to cut or weld a component on a Caterpillar heavy equipment vehicle inside an industrial workshop. The worker is wearing safety goggles and black gloves while operating the brass torch head connected to red and green gas hoses. Sparks and flame are visible at the point of contact near the vehicle's undercarriage.
    Two workers in blue coveralls are engaged in metalworking inside an industrial workshop. The worker on the left is actively grinding metal on a large steel workbench, producing visible sparks, while the worker on the right observes closely. Both are wearing appropriate personal protective equipment for the task.
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    Three men are working together on a woodworking or construction task inside a metal-walled workshop or hangar. Two of the men are wearing U.S. Coast Guard uniforms (blue), while the third wears olive military-style clothing with a tan bucket hat. All three are using hammers on a wooden board laid across a large work table.
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    Two military/government personnel are working together to move or install a large wooden door or panel at a building entrance. One individual wears a U.S. Coast Guard uniform with a cap reading 'U.S. COAST GUARD' and 'USCGC SENAI[OR]', while the other wears U.S. Army multicam camouflage with a boonie hat and a t-shirt reading 'CAT PAL... 84-DA... SHARBAT'. They are standing on a red wooden deck outside a white-sided building.
    A young man wearing a blue t-shirt, blue pants, a cap, and safety sunglasses is performing carpentry or repair work on a wooden structure. He is holding a hammer and appears to be nailing or working on a wooden frame, crouching in a confined space. The background reveals a grassy outdoor area near what appears to be a body of water.

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