Currently, the three certified icebreakers operated by the Coast Guard are all homeported at Coast Guard Base Seattle in Washington.
Chief Sydney Niemi of the Coast Guard cutter Hawser joins ABC News Live after breaking ice on the frozen Hudson River to keep fuel, shipping, and ferries moving.
AI:The U.S. Coast Guard is actively deploying cutters, such as the Hawser led by Chief Sydney Niemi, to break ice along the Hudson River to ensure that essential shipping, ferry services, and fuel transport remain operational during the ongoing severe winter storms and freezing conditions affecting the region.Open