Coast Guard cutter brings supplies to Rota

Coast Guard cutter provides post-storm support to Rota

Posted on May 26 2015

Tag: ATON, Cutter Washington, Rota Port, Typhoon Dolphin

On May 21, U.S. Coast Guard cutter Washington and personnel from Coast Guard cutter Sequoia deployed to Rota after the passing of Typhoon Dolphin, in support of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

U.S. Coast Guard Sector Guam Humanitarian Assistance arrives on Rota. (Contributed Photo)

The focus of the deployment was to deliver critical Aids to Navigation, or ATON, and Red Cross supplies to the affected island. Cutter Washington delivered about 400 lbs of FEMA/Red Cross Disaster Response Kits and canopy covers to Rota’s Department of Public Safety while replacing and repairing vital ATON components, such as preferred channel markers and day boards. The prompt response from the cutters’ personnel and their professionalism ensured the Rota Port’s fast recovery and its return to 24-hour operations. (USCG)

Jun Dayao Dayao

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