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In the Shipyard

From Design to Delivery

USCGC Vincent Danz (WPC 1162)

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Of? cer 3rd Class Logan Kaczmarek

The U.S. Coast Guard commissioned its newest Fast Re- mously awarded the New York City Police Department’s sponse Cutter, USCGC Vincent Danz (WPC 1162), for of- Medal of Honor for his heroic deeds. He was a veteran of ? cial entry into its service ? eet during a ceremony held in the United States Marine Corps and joined the New York

New York City in late May 2026. Vincent Danz is the 62nd City Police Department in 1987, while continuing to serve

Sentinel-class Fast Response Cutter in the service and the in the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve as a Port Security Spe- fourth of ? ve FRCs to be homeported in Guam with U.S. cialist 2nd Class.

Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam. The crew of The Vincent Danz will join the Myrtle Hazard (WPC the Vincent Danz will primarily serve U.S. and mutual in- 1139), Oliver Henry (WPC 1140), and Frederick Hatch terests in Oceania with an emphasis on the Micronesia and (WPC 1143), all of which were commissioned in Guam.

Melanesian sub-regions, conducting maritime security op- Since their 2021 commissioning, Guam's FRC crews have erations, combating illegal activity, supporting search and distinguished themselves across the region, most recently re- rescue missions, and strengthening partnerships with Pa- sponding to the impacts of Super Typhoon Sinlaku on com- ci? c Island nations and Allies. munities in the Marianas.

The cutter is a multi-mission platform. The cutter’s The U.S. Coast Guard ordered a series of new FRCs to namesake, Vincent Danz, was serving in the New York replace the 1980s-era Island-class 110-foot patrol boats.

City Police Department, Emergency Services Unit, ESU Using the $25 billion provided by the historic Fiscal Year

Truck 3, when he responded to the World Trade Center 2025 budget reconciliation, which includes $1 billion for as part of a massive emergency response and was killed additional FRCs, the Coast Guard has already ordered when the World Trade Center collapsed. He was posthu- over $13 billion in new ? eet assets and capabilities. 44 Maritime Reporter & Engineering News • June 2026

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