Polar Star frees vessel from ice

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  • Seaman Nicholas Libbing, a member of deck force aboard Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star, uses a bolo to send a messenger line to the crew of the disabled fishing vessel Antarctic Chieftain, Feb. 14, 2015. Antarctic Chieftain became disabled and beset by ice near Cape Burks, Antarctica. Polar Star’s crew has been underway in Antarctica in support of Operation Deep Freeze 2015, part of the U.S. Antarctic Program, managed by the National Science Foundation. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class George Degener)
  • Members of the military dive team aboard Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star launch a remote operated vehicle into the water to inspect the disabled fishing vessel Antarctic Chieftain, beset by ice near Cape Burks, Antarctica, Feb. 14, 2015. Dive team members used the ROV to inspect Antarctic Chieftain’s damaged propellers. Polar Star’s crew has been underway in Antarctica in support of Operation Deep Freeze 2015, part of the U.S. Antarctic Program, managed by the National Science Foundation. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class George Degener)
  • Petty Officer 2nd Class Bill Glenn, an electronics technician and member of the military dive team aboard Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star, pilots a remote operated vehicle inspecting the propeller of the disabled fishing vessel Antarctic Chieftain near Antarctica, Feb. 14, 2015. Video from the ROV is used to evaluate damage sustained by Antarctic Chieftain. Polar Star’s crew has been underway in Antarctica in support of Operation Deep Freeze 2015, part of the U.S. Antarctic Program, managed by the National Science Foundation. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class George Degener)
  • Members of Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star’s deck force pay out messenger line to the crew of the disabled fishing vessel Antarctic Chieftain near Cape Burks, Antarctica, Feb. 14, 2015. Polar Star’s crew uses messenger line to pass a tow hawser to the Antarctic Chieftain, which is beset by ice. Polar Star’s crew has been underway in Antarctica in support of Operation Deep Freeze 2015, part of the U.S. Antarctic Program, managed by the National Science Foundation. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class George Degener)
  • Seaman Patrick O’Grady uses an axe to release towing line passed from the Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star to the fishing vessel Antarctic Chieftain near Antarctica, Feb. 14, 2015. Polar Star’s crew will tow the disabled vessel to open water. Polar Star’s crew has been underway in Antarctica in support of Operation Deep Freeze 2015, part of the U.S. Antarctic Program, managed by the National Science Foundation. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class George Degener)
  • The disabled fishing vessel Antarctic Chieftain is towed astern of the Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star through sea ice near Antarctica, Feb. 14, 2015. Polar Star’s crew will tow Antarctic Chieftain to the safety of open water. Polar Star’s crew has been underway in Antarctica in support of Operation Deep Freeze 2015, part of the U.S. Antarctic Program, managed by the National Science Foundation. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class George Degener)
  • The disabled fishing vessel Antarctic Chieftain is towed astern of the Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star through sea ice near Antarctica, Feb. 14, 2015. Polar Star’s crew will tow Antarctic Chieftain to the safety of open water. Polar Star’s crew has been underway in Antarctica in support of Operation Deep Freeze 2015, part of the U.S. Antarctic Program, managed by the National Science Foundation. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class George Degener)