Aug. 4, 2023 - Prototype work begins on the Coast Guard’s newest heavy polar icebreaker

May 30, 2023 - Coast Guard begins third phase of Polar Star service life extension program

2022

Sept. 1, 2022 - Polar Star arrives at homeport after completion of dock work and sea trials during second phase of service life extension project

2021

Dec. 29, 2021 - Polar Security Cutter Integrated Program Office exercises option for second cutter

Feb. 23, 2021 - Coast Guard awards task order for Polar Star service life extension contract

Jan. 13, 2021 - Coast Guard awards Polar Star service life extension contract

2020

Dec. 18, 2020 - Coast Guard awards polar security cutter communication management system contract

Aug. 7, 2020 - Coast Guard releases request for information for polar landing craft

2019

Sept. 12, 2019 - Coast Guard establishes PSC Project Resident Office

Aug. 8, 2019 - Polar Security Cutter Integrated Program Office recognized as DHS Program of the Year

July 25, 2019 - Coast Guard acquisition excellence on full display at DHS awards ceremony

April 23, 2019 - Acquisition update: Coast Guard and Navy Integrated Program Office awards polar security cutter detail design and construction contract

2018

March 5, 2018 - RFP released for Coast Guard's heavy polar icebreaker

Feb. 22, 2018 - Polar icebreaker acquisition proceeds to next phase

2017

Oct. 19, 2017 - U.S. Navy releases draft request for proposal for Coast Guard icebreaker design, construction

July 26, 2017 - Coast Guard participates in icebreaker model testing demonstration with DHS, National Research Council Of Canada (NRC)

April 4, 2017 - Acquisition update: Coast Guard releases draft polar icebreaker specifications

Feb. 22, 2017 - Acquisition update: Coast Guard awards multiple contracts for heavy polar icebreaker industry studies

Feb. 9, 2017 - Acquisition update: U.S., Canada governments partner on model and test activities to support heavy polar icebreaker acquisition efforts

2016

Dec. 23, 2016 - Acquisition update: Coast Guard requests quotes for heavy polar icebreaker industry studies

Oct. 26, 2016 - Acquisition update: Coast Guard releases request for information for heavy polar icebreaker industry studies

Feb. 9, 2016 - Coast Guard to hold Polar Icebreaker Industry Day March 18

2015

April 20, 2015 - Coast Guard team observes icebreaking technology in Finland

2014

Nov. 20, 2014 - U.S., Canadian Coast Guards exchange polar icebreaker acquisition knowledge

June 20, 2014 - Acquisition update: Polar Icebreaker Acquisition Project approved for next phase

2013

Aug. 16, 2013 - USCG Arctic Strategy Requires More Ice Breakers

April 25, 2013 - Heavy Polar Icebreaker Project makes progress

Feb. 28, 2013 - Coast Guard Heavy Polar Icebreaker Project taking shape