The Coast Guard Cutters Bridle and Tackle break ice on Penobscot Bay as part of the Coast Guard Northeast District's Operation RENEW, January 7, 2026.
Operation Reliable Energy for Northeast Winters ensures communities have the security, supplies, and energy they need during harsh conditions. Our icebreaking operations are critical for delivering heating fuel, food, and medical supplies, while supporting commerce and preventing flooding.
The town of Hull, Massachusetts was re-designated as a Coast Guard city during a Recertification Ceremony, Sunday, at the Hull Lifesaving Museum.
Hull was initially designated in 2015 as the nation’s twenty first Coast Guard City.