U.S., Canadian, and Japanese Coast Guards complete joint search and rescue exercise in Strait of Juan de Fuca [Image 4 of 14]

BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA

05.21.2026

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Briana Carter  

U.S. Coast Guard Northwest

Japan Coast Guard ship Itsukushima transits the Strait of Juan de Fuca during a joint search and rescue exercise, May 21, 2026. The U.S. Coast Guard, Japan Coast Guard and Canadian Coast Guard conducted a trilateral search and rescue exercise to enhance interoperability, communication, and coordination among the three nations during complex maritime emergencies. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Briana Carter)

• Date Taken: 05.21.2026
• Date Posted: 05.26.2026 01:04
• Photo ID: 9705676
• VIRIN: 260521-G-HT254-1222
• Resolution: 8256x5504
• Size: 11.39 MB
• Location: BRITISH COLUMBIA, CA