USCGC Frederick Hatch (WPC 1143) wraps up a successful patrol in the Blue Pacific
The crew of the USCGC Frederick Hatch (WPC 1143) return from a boarding on July 31, 2024, on the high seas of the Pacific Ocean. During this patrol, the Frederick Hatch team boarded two foreign-flagged fishing vessels in the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) operational area on the high seas, with no violations reported, ensuring the safety and security of the region's maritime activities. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)