Canadian Coast Guard joins Great Lakes readiness talks with U.S. partners

Emerging technology and hands-on response capabilities were in focus as roughly 42 organizations met with Coast Guard Sector Northern Great Lakes and the Northern Michigan Area Committee

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COAST GUARD SECTOR NORTHERN GREAT LAKES

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Coast Guard Sector Northern Great Lakes personnel met with the Northern Michigan Area Committee to discuss maritime readiness and response capabilities in Traverse City, Mich., May 27, 2026.

Approximately 42 federal, state, tribal, and local agencies, industry, and academia, as well as the Canadian Coast Guard, held discussions focusing on new and emerging technologies, salvage and marine firefighting, and held an underwater unmanned autonomous vehicle demonstration.

Additionally, Sector Northern Great Lakes personnel presented the Public Service Commendation to five members of the motor vessel Honorable James L. Oberstar Unified Command, recognizing their efforts and commitment to the NMAC.

Sector Northern Great Lakes, along with Enbridge, are scheduled to hold a deployment drill exercise n the Cut River area near the Straits of Mackinac, Aug. 17-18, 2026, followed by an exposition Aug. 19, 2026.

NMAC will present the results of the exercise during the exposition with response agencies, industry and academia showcasing equipment static displays.

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