USCGC Healy (WAGB-20)

USCGC Healy off Alaska

IMO: 9083380

The USCGC Healy ( United States Coast Guard Cutter) is a US-based, out blank as an icebreaker research vessel. It was put into service in 1999. It is next to the USCGC Polar Star one of the two active icebreaker U.S. Coast Guard.

History

The Healy, named after Michael A. Healy, is 128 meters long, has diesel-electric drive with a maximum drive power of the engines of 22,000 kW. It was built by Avondale Industries in New Orleans and made ​​available by the United States Coast Guard service in 1999. The scientific community was involved in the development and construction of the Healy and making a major contribution to the equipment of the ship with laboratories and technical facilities in general. It was designed to allow a wide range of research, to stand over 390 m² of lab space available. The Healy has numerous electronic sensors, oceanographic equipment and quarters for 50 scientists. The ship can break about 1.5 m thick ice at a constant speed of 3 kN, and operate at temperatures of up to -36 ° C (-50 ° F). Top speed of 17 knots, cruising speed is 12 knots. Your crew has 76 regular crew members. The ship has a helipad.

As a Coast Guard vessel, the Healy can assist with their equipment emissions in the polar region, including logistics, escorts, environmental monitoring, and enforcement of national regulations and contracts. It is equipped with their professional responsibilities course for search and rescue operations.

Ship management / command

The Captain ( Commanding Officer ) is currently Captain William J. Rall, Executive Officer ( XO) is Commander John Reeves.