USCGC Myrtle Hazard (WPC 1139) hosts operational planning and subject matter exchange with partners in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea [Image 17 of 27]

PAPUA NEW GUINEA

08.21.2023

Photo by Chief Warrant Officer Sara Muir                  

U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia / Sector Guam

Lt. Jalle Merritt, commanding officer of USCGC Myrtle Hazard (WPC 1139) discusses operations with Capt. Morris Madembra of the Papua New Guinea Defense Force during an operational planning and subject matter exchange with partners in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea on Aug. 21, 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: 08.21.2023
• Date Posted: 08.22.2023 20:07
• Photo ID: 7983551
• VIRIN: 230821-G-IA651-7359
• Resolution: 3932x2948
• Size: 4.02 MB
• Location: PG