USCGC Washington WPB 1331 Honolulu Hawaii (U.S. Coast Guard) Black Coffee Mug

USCGC Washington WPB 1331 Honolulu Hawaii (U.S. Coast Guard) The USCGC Washington WPB 1331 Honolulu is a 110-foot (33.5 m) long, shallow draft, medium endurance cutter operated by the United States Coast Guard (USCG). These types of vessels are known as the 'Washington-class' or 'WPB', where the number (1331) denotes the specific model within the class. The primary function of this cutter is to enforce maritime laws, perform search and rescue missions, protect living marine resources, and conduct marine environmental protection tasks in coastal regions and near shore environments. The Honolulu, based in Honolulu, Hawaii, serves under District 14 of the U.S. Coast Guard's Pacific Area of Responsibility. Commissioned on June 27, 1980, the USCGC Washington WPB 1331 Honolulu is equipped with modern technology and resources to carry out its duties effectively and efficiently in the maritime domain it patrols. Its capabilities include high-speed pursuit, law enforcement boarding operations, and search and rescue missions. The vessel also has a crew of 24 personnel who maintain and operate the ship.