USCGC Forward and HSC Ocean conduct landmark replenishment at sea [Image 2 of 7]

AT SEA

07.28.2026

Courtesy Photo

U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area

Deck department crew members aboard the Famous-class medium endurance cutter USCGC Forward (WMEC 911) prepare equipment during a replenishment at sea with the Homeland Security Cutter-Ocean (HSC-Ocean) in the Caribbean Sea, July 28, 2026. The historic evolution marked the first time a 270-foot cutter completed an at-sea resupply of this type, successfully testing the HSC Ocean’s capability to service large vessels underway. (U.S. Coast Guard courtesy photo)

• Date Taken: 07.28.2026
• Date Posted: 08.17.2026 15:25
• Photo ID: 9873296
• VIRIN: 260728-G-G0100-1002
• Resolution: 2736x1824
• Size: 1 MB
• Location: AT SEA