美国海岸警卫队在阿拉斯加州朱诺购买了破冰船Aiviq,以扩大北极的存在. The US Coast Guard acquires and homeports icebreaker Aiviq in Juneau, Alaska, for Arctic presence expansion.
美国海岸警卫队选择在阿拉斯加州的朱诺港停靠新购买的破冰船艾维克. The US Coast Guard has chosen to homeport its newly procured icebreaker, Aiviq, in Juneau, Alaska. 原为北极石油勘探支助而建造的Aiviq号船经过修改,符合冰层标准。 The Aiviq, originally built for Arctic oil exploration support, was modified to meet icebreaking standards. 获得1.25亿美元,将在两年内达到初步作业能力。 Acquired for $125 million, it will reach initial operational capability in two years. 这一行动突出表明,海岸警卫队承诺增加其在北极地区的国家存在,并计划扩大冰破舰队,配备新的极地安全切割机。 The move underscores the Coast Guard's commitment to increasing its national presence in the Arctic region and plans to expand its icebreaking fleet with new Polar Security Cutters.