US cancels Arctic operation after an engine fire aboard the icebreaker Healy

The incident illustrates the United States' limited icebreaking capacity.

By Malte Humpert, High North News August 26, 2020
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The U.S. Coast Guard has canceled an Arctic patrol mission after the icebreaker USCGC Healy experienced an engine room fire.

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