U.S. Coast Guard bolsters surface presence and responds to 2 Chinese research vessels in the Arctic

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U.S. Coast Guard Arctic District
Contact: Arctic District Public Affairs
Office: (907) 463-2065
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09/03/2025 07:52 PM EDT

JUNEAU, Alaska — The U.S. Coast Guard responded to two Chinese research ships operating offshore Alaska between Sunday and Tuesday.
The China-flagged research vessel JIDI operates approximately 265 miles northwest of Utqiagvik, Alaska, September 2, 2025. The Coast Guard Arctic District deployed USCGC Healy (WAGB-20) to monitor and query the vessel. (U.S. Coast Guard Courtesy Photo)