The U.S. Coast Guard's Cutter Dependable docked in Haiti on February 2, 2022 at 9:00 a.m., to deliver vital parts and supplies for the maintenance and enhancement of Haitian Coast Guard fleet services, another example of joint efforts between Haitians and Americans to ensure stronger maritime security in the region.

The Commander of the Haitian Coast Guard, the Director General of the National Port Authority of Haiti and the staff of the Embassy of the United States welcomed the ship upon its arrival at the port.

After docking, the port authorities facilitated the unloading of 9 pallets of cargo destined for the Haitian Coast Guard, worth more than US$200,000, provided by the Office of Security Cooperation of the Embassy of the United States. United States with funding from the US Department of Defense Southern Command.

The cargo included essential boat repair parts, as well as two marine engines. These parts will help establish a fully operational Haitian Coast Guard fleet.

U.S. Coast Guard Operations Officer Lt. Frank Williams said, "The crew of the Dependable is proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with the Haitian Coast Guard in deterring and interdicting illicit activity in the maritime domain. Today’s delivery of vital support equipment represents an enduring commitment to aiding the Haitian government in building capacity to conduct the safety and security missions across its 1,700 kilometers of coastline. Our hope is this visit is the first of many as our partnership continues to grow."

HL/ HaitiLibre