Congress Learns USCG Polar Icebreakers Are 5 Years Late and Will Cost More Than Double
Earlier this week, the House Homeland Security Transportation and Maritime Security, chaired by Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-FLA), heard from the staff of Congress’ own budgeting, accountability, and research offices, that the three polar icebreakers the U.S. Coast Guard promised are now five years behind schedule and will cost $5.1 billion, more than twice the original estimate of less than $2 billion.
“The Coast Guard originally aimed to have the first PSC (polar security cutter) delivered in 2024, but the ship’s estimated...
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