| Group Detroit U.S. Coast Guard |
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COAST GUARD STATION TOLEDO DISPLAYS NEW DEFENDER CLASS RESPONSE BOAT TOLEDO - The U.S. Coast Guard would like to officially introduce the new “Defender Class” Response Boat located at Station Toledo. This new modern Response Boat is the first of its kind in the Toledo area and will be used to support the United States Coast Guard’s continuing search and rescue missions and to protect our nations ports and waterways. The Defender Class boats will replace nearly 300 non-standard shore based boats and provide standardized platforms through the Coast Guard. The Defender Class includes specific Maritime Homeland Security requirements that were incorporated into the design after 9/11, including boat speed of 40+ knots, capability to mount light machine guns, transportable via C-130 aircraft and full cabin to protect crews from elements on extended patrols. This new Response boat is an extremely capable multi-mission platform and will be used in your area for Homeland Security, Search and Rescue and law enforcement. Media Availability: Group Detroit Public Affairs Officer, LT Jessica Fant is hosting this event. Media availability will be held during the open house from 9am – 12pm. Who: LT Fant, Group Detroit and members of Coast Guard Station Toledo. What: Open house displaying the new Defender Class Response Boats. Opportunity to get underway, tour the station and ask questions. Questions and answers are welcome at any point during the open house. (In the event that the Coast Guard is called upon to respond to an emergency, the boat may be diverted to the scene.) When: Tuesday, July 13. The open house will begin at 9am and last approximately three hours. Where: U.S. Coast Guard Station Toledo, Bay View Park, Toledo, OH 43611 (For directions contact Station Toledo at (419)-729-2034). RSVP: Media interested in attending should contact LT Fant at 313-568-9520.
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