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The Arabian Sea (Feb. 16, 2003) -- The U.S. Coast Guard High Endurance Cutter Boutwell (WHEC 719) moves into position along-side a cargo ship to deploy a Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) team. Boutwell is deployed in the Arabian Sea conducting Maritime Interdiction Operations (MIOs) in support of U.N. sanctions on Iraq. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Richard Moore. (RELEASED)