USCG Station Ketchikan 17th Dist (U.S. Coast Guard) Accent Coffee Mug

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Station Ketchikan 17th District is a key operational unit located in Ketchikan, Alaska, within the jurisdiction of the seventeenth district of the Coast Guard's Pacific Area. The primary mission of this station is to ensure the safety and security of maritime navigation within its area of responsibility, which includes Alaska waters and the Pacific Northwest region. The station personnel are tasked with a variety of responsibilities such as search and rescue operations, law enforcement, marine environmental protection, and aids to navigation. The USCG Station Ketchikan 17th District collaborates closely with other Coast Guard units, local agencies, and the community to fulfill its mission effectively. The station's boats and assets are strategically positioned to respond quickly to emergencies and maintain a strong presence in Alaska's challenging maritime environment. The USCG Station Ketchikan 17th District plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and security of one of the busiest shipping routes in the world, the Inside Passage.