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flag US Coast Guard buys flawed Aiviq icebreaker for $125M, raising concerns over political influence.

flag The US Coast Guard purchased the problematic Aiviq icebreaker for $125 million despite its history of design flaws and failures during its maiden voyage in 2012. flag The vessel, built by Edison Chouest, which has made significant political contributions, faces issues with its propulsion, waste systems, and deck stability. flag This purchase highlights the urgent need for new icebreakers due to increased Arctic traffic and the influence of political donors on government decisions.

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