USCGC Active WMEC 618 (U.S. Coast Guard) Accent Coffee Mug

The USCGC Active WMEC 618 refers to a specific high seas cutter operated by the United States Coast Guard. Its classification as a WMEC (Wide-beam Medium Endurance Cutter) signifies a multi-mission vessel, capable of executing law enforcement, marine safety, search and rescue, and national security missions at sea for extended periods. The Active is one of 16 such vessels in the US Coast Guard fleet, with its keel laid in 1983 and commissioned in 1985. It measures approximately 270 feet in length and has a top speed of around 24 knots. The vessel's primary role includes enforcing U.S. maritime laws, protecting the marine environment, ensuring the safety of mariners, and securing borders in international waters.