U.S., Canadian, and Japanese Coast Guards complete joint search and rescue exercise in Strait of Juan de Fuca [Image 10 of 14]

BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA

05.21.2026

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Briana Carter  

U.S. Coast Guard Northwest

Crewmembers of the Japan Coast Guard ship Itsukushima wave during a joint search and rescue exercise in the Strait of Juan de Fuca, 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 01:03
• Photo ID: 9705691
• VIRIN: 260521-G-HT254-1614
• Resolution: 6966x4644
• Size: 8.13 MB
• Location: BRITISH COLUMBIA, CA