| ID | 131968 |
| Title Proper | USCG favouring new OPCs over a new ice breaker |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Wasserbly, Daniel |
| Publication | 2014. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The US Coast Guard (USCG) needs a new ice breaker but does not have the estimated USD I billion required to build it and placed higher priority on a new offshore patrol cutter (OPC) according to USCG commandant Admiral Robert Papp. |
| `In' analytical Note | Jane's Navy International Vol119, No.4; May 2014: p.5 |
| Journal Source | Jane's Navy International Vol119, No.4; May 2014: p.5 |
| Key Words | United States - US ; US Coast Guard - USCG ; Offshore Patrol Cutter - OPC ; Coastal Security ; Defence Procurement ; Defence Economy ; Financial Support ; Operational Control ; Naval Operations ; Maritime Security ; Maritime Strategy ; Defence Deal |