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May 30, 2026
Lt. j.g. Maximillian Morise
609-898-6501/Maximillian.D.Morise@uscg.mil
SAULT STE MARIE, Mich. - Coast Guard Sector Northern Great Lakes personnel met with the Northern Michigan Area Committee to discuss maritime readiness and response capabilities in Traverse City, Michigan, May 27, 2026.
Approximately 42 federal, state, tribal, and local agencies, industry, and academia, as well as the Canadian Coast Guard, held discussions focusing on new and emerging technologies, salvage and marine firefighting, and held an underwater unmanned autonomous vehicle demonstration.
Additionally, Sector Northern Great Lakes personnel presented the Public Service Commendation to five members of the motor vessel Honorable James L. Oberstar Unified Command, recognizing their efforts and commitment to the NMAC.
Sector Northern Great Lakes, along with Enbridge, are scheduled to hold a deployment drill exercise in the Cut River area near the Straits of Mackinac, August 17-18, 2026, followed by an exposition August 19, 2026.
NMAC will present the results of the exercise during the exposition with response agencies, industry and academia showcasing equipment static displays.
For more information, please contact Northern Great Lakes Public Affairs Officer, Lt. j.g. Maximillian Morise, at 609-898-6501 or via email at Maximillian.D.Morise@uscg.mil.
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| Date Taken: | 05.30.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.30.2026 16:57 |
| Story ID: | 566513 |
| Location: | SAULT STE. MARIE, MICHIGAN, US |
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