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    Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star Arctic West Winter 2021 [Image 3 of 7]

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    U.S. Coast Guard personnel in heavy cold-weather gear stand on the ice-covered deck of a large white icebreaker vessel, watching a fixed-wing aircraft fly overhead in overcast, wintry conditions. The ship shows significant ice accumulation on its hull and deck structures, indicating extreme Arctic or Antarctic operating conditions. At least one vest is partially legible as 'POLAR STAR,' suggesting this is the USCGC Polar Star icebreaker.

    UNITED STATES

    12.28.2020

    Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Cynthia Oldham  

    U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area

    Members of the Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB 10) deck department pause to look at a passing aircraft while working in below freezing temperatures to remove ice from the ship’s deck and deck equipment while underway in the Chukchi Sea, Monday, Dec. 28, 2020. The 44-year-old heavy icebreaker is underway for a months-long Arctic deployment to protect the nation’s maritime sovereignty and security throughout the region. U.S. Coast Guard Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Cynthia Oldham.

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    Date Taken: 12.28.2020
    Date Posted: 01.15.2021 13:59
    Photo ID: 6470010
    VIRIN: 201228-G-NB914-072
    Resolution: 4024x6048
    Size: 4.74 MB
    Location: US
    Web Views: 354
    Downloads: 19

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    An icebreaker vessel is navigating through a frozen sea, with its red hull visible along the right edge of the frame. The ship has broken through thick sea ice, creating a channel with large displaced ice chunks piled against the hull. The scene is captured in cold blue twilight lighting, suggesting either dawn or dusk in a polar region.
    A person wearing a heavy winter parka with a fur-trimmed hood and a red life vest is using an orange-handled tool to chip or scrape ice from what appears to be a large vessel or ship's hull. The scene depicts extreme winter conditions with thick ice accumulation covering structural elements, railings, and surfaces. Massive icicles and ice formations are visible throughout the frame, suggesting prolonged exposure to freezing spray or temperatures.
    U.S. Coast Guard personnel in heavy cold-weather gear stand on the ice-covered deck of a large white icebreaker vessel, watching a fixed-wing aircraft fly overhead in overcast, wintry conditions. The ship shows significant ice accumulation on its hull and deck structures, indicating extreme Arctic or Antarctic operating conditions. At least one vest is partially legible as 'POLAR STAR,' suggesting this is the USCGC Polar Star icebreaker.
    A U.S. Coast Guard member is using a sledgehammer or mallet to break ice off heavily iced-over equipment or railing on what appears to be a Coast Guard vessel. The scene depicts extreme winter conditions with thick ice accumulation, large icicles, and active snowfall. This is a common de-icing operation performed to maintain vessel safety and functionality in arctic or severe winter environments.
    U.S. Coast Guard personnel are working on the ice-covered deck of a vessel in extreme winter conditions. Crew members are de-icing equipment and deck hardware using tools, while heavy ice accumulation coats chains, bollards, and deck fittings. The scene depicts harsh Arctic or polar operational conditions with overcast skies and blowing snow.
    Two crew members are working on the ice-covered hull of what appears to be a red icebreaker vessel, with one person wielding a large sledgehammer to break or chip away accumulated ice. The ship has carved a visible channel through the frozen sea ice, which extends into the foggy, white distance. Conditions appear harsh with heavy snow, ice buildup, and low visibility.
    An aerial view looking down onto the bow of a vessel navigating through icy waters, with crew members actively working on the snow and ice-covered forward deck. The ship appears to be an icebreaker or polar research/patrol vessel, identifiable by its red hull markings and reinforced bow cutting through sea ice. Crew members dressed in cold-weather gear and life vests are engaged in deck operations amid heavy ice and snow accumulation.

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