Seagoing buoy tender arrives at Coast Guard Yard for major maintenance

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Aug. 10, 2021 —

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Coast Guard Cutter Alder arrived July 28 at Coast Guard Yard in Curtis Bay, Maryland, where it will undergo major maintenance availability (MMA) work as part of the In-Service Vessel Sustainment Program. The 225-foot seagoing buoy tender, which was homeported in Duluth, Minnesota, is the 12th of 16 Juniper-class ships to undergo an MMA. Work includes updates to the machinery control system, HVAC systems and propellers; an overhaul of the deck equipment and weight handling gear; and topside preservation. The renovations are designed to increase operational availability and mission capability over the remainder of the ship’s 30-year service life. Following completion of MMA work, the cutter will transit to its new homeport of San Francisco.

For more information: In-Service Vessel Sustainment Program page

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