USCGC Myrtle Hazard (WPC 1139) arrives in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea [Image 15 of 27]

PAPUA NEW GUINEA

08.20.2023

Photo by Chief Warrant Officer Sara Muir                  

U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia / Sector Guam

The crew of the USCGC Myrtle Hazard (WPC 1139) uses their small boat to conduct soundings as the ship arrives to Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea on Aug. 20, 2023. The U.S. Coast Guard is in Papua New Guinea at the invitation of the PNG government to join their lead in maritime operations to combat illegal fishing and safeguard maritime resources following the recent signing and ratification of the bilateral agreement between the United States and Papua New Guinea. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Warrant Officer Sara Muir) 

• Date Taken: 08.20.2023
• Date Posted: 08.22.2023 20:08
• Photo ID: 7983548
• VIRIN: 230820-G-IA651-7160
• Resolution: 4032x3024
• Size: 3.29 MB
• Location: PG