Coast Guard crews remain vigilant during operations in the Arctic region [Image 1 of 3]

AK, UNITED STATES

08.30.2021

Courtesy Photo

U.S. Coast Guard District 17

During a routine maritime patrol in the Bering Sea and Arctic region, U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf spotted and established radio contact with Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) task force in international waters within the U.S. exclusive economic zone, Aug. 30, 2021. All interactions between the U.S. Coast Guard and PLAN were in accordance with international laws and norms. At no point did the PLAN task force enter U.S. territorial waters. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Ensign Bridget Boyle.

• Date Taken: 08.30.2021
• Date Posted: 09.12.2021 20:34
• Photo ID: 6832098
• VIRIN: 300821-G-G0219-001
• Resolution: 3167x2111
• Size: 5.36 MB
• Location: AK, US