Coast Guard Cutter Shearwater

USCGC Shearwater is a United States Coast Guard cutter that has served as part of the Coast Guard’s fleet of patrol boats. Commissioned in 1999, Shearwater is a Marine Protector-class coastal patrol boat designed for missions such as search and rescue, law enforcement, and homeland security along the U.S. coastline. Homeported in Newport, Rhode Island, the cutter has participated in numerous operations, including fisheries enforcement and drug interdiction. Over its service, Shearwater has contributed to safeguarding American waters and supporting maritime safety and security.