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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
El 17 de enero de 2026, el Polar Star de la Guardia Costera de los Estados Unidos rescató al Scenic Eclipse II del hielo cerca de la Antártida durante la Operación Deep Freeze.