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flag On January 17, 2026, the U.S. Coast Guard’s Polar Star rescued the Scenic Eclipse II from pack ice near Antarctica during Operation Deep Freeze.

flag On January 17, 2026, the U.S. Coast Guard’s Polar Star, marking its 50th anniversary, rescued the cruise ship Scenic Eclipse II trapped in pack ice near McMurdo Sound, Antarctica, during Operation Deep Freeze 2026. flag The icebreaker, the nation’s only active heavy icebreaker, broke a path through thick ice and escorted the vessel to open water after it requested assistance. flag The cutter, deployed since November 2025, supports U.S. scientific missions by clearing ice channels for resupply ships, ensuring continued operations in one of Earth’s most remote regions. flag Its success highlights the vessel’s enduring capability and the U.S. commitment to polar logistics, environmental protection, and strategic presence amid rising global interest in the Arctic and Antarctic.

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