Guide to Ships Homeported in Juneau
News Context
At a glance
- Coast Guard announced on Thursday, April 16, 2026, that two new icebreakers will be homeported in Alaska, marking a significant expansion of the nation's Arctic capabilities.
- The announcement was made in Anchorage, Alaska, where officials confirmed that the new vessels will join the U.S.
- Funding for the construction of up to three icebreakers was secured by Alaska's congressional delegation through the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, which was signed into law on...
The U.S. Coast Guard announced on Thursday, April 16, 2026, that two new icebreakers will be homeported in Alaska, marking a significant expansion of the nation’s Arctic capabilities.
The announcement was made in Anchorage, Alaska, where officials confirmed that the new vessels will join the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Storis, which is already homeported in Juneau.