| Group Detroit U.S. Coast Guard |
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| Media Advisory |
Date: October 7, 2004 Contact: |
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COAST GUARD STATION SAGINAW RIVER DISPLAYS NEW DEFENDER CLASS RESPONSE BOAT ESSEXVILLE - The U.S. Coast Guard would like to officially introduce the new “Defender Class” Response Boat located at Station Saginaw River. This new modern Response Boat is the first of its kind in the Bay City 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 Saginaw River. What: Open house displaying the new Defender Class Response Boats. Opportunity to ride along on the new Response Boat, 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: Thursday, October 14th. The open house will begin at 9am and last approximately three hours. Where: Coast Guard Station Saginaw River, 2405 Weadock Road, Essexville, MI 48732-9602 (For directions, contact Station Saginaw River (989) 892-0556). RSVP: Media interested in attending should contact LT Jessica Fant at 313-568-9520.
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