The crew of the Coast Guard cutter Confidence (WMEC 619) returned to its homeport in Cape Canaveral, Fla., recently, following a 60-day deployment in the Windward Passage and Florida Straits.
Confidence, a 210' Reliance medium endurance cutter's primary missions are drug interdiction, migrant interdiction, enforcement of federal fishery laws, and search and rescue in support of Coast Guard operations throughout the Western Hemisphere.
The cutter worked to promote maritime safety and secure maritime borders, in support of Homeland Security Task Force — Southeast’s Operation Vigilant Sentry within the Coast Guard Seventh District’s area of responsibility. During the patrol, Confidence’s crew interdicted and oversaw the humanitarian treatment and processing of 65 migrants from various countries of origin and assisted with one damaged vessel.
The cutter’s crew also deterred two unsafe migrant ventures in the Windward Passage. Confidence escorted both vessels back to their countries of origin, ultimately ensuring safety of life at sea.
The cutter’s crew also provided assistance to an U.S.-flagged vessel that was low on fuel, providing critical supplies to the vessel to ensure the safe voyage to its final destination.
“Confidence’s crew demonstrated exceptional commitment and skill throughout the patrol,” said Cmdr. Thomas Martin. “I am incredibly proud of the Confidence crew for exemplifying the cutter motto ‘Measure of Excellence’ in all facets of this patrol.”
