U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf completes joint Malacca Strait transit, engagements with Republic of Singapore Navy, Police Coast Guard, and Malaysia Maritime Enforcement Agency [Image 14 of 15]
A member of the Singapore Police Coast Guard speaks with Capt. Billy Mees, commanding officer of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf (WMSL 750), as the cutter transits next to Horsburgh Lighthouse, a crucial navigation aid near the Singapore Straits, Feb. 28, 2024. The crew of the Bertholf is deployed to the Indo-Pacific region to advance relationships with ally and partner nations. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer Steve Strohmaier)