A California-based Coast Guard cutter has completed a three-day port call on Palawan, the Philippines, not far from the scene ...

The Bertholf is the first Legend-class maritime security cutter of the US Coast Guard. The ship, which was launched on Sept 29, 2006, is 127m long and powered by two diesel engines and a gas turbine.

The Bertholf is the first Legend-class maritime security cutter of the US Coast Guard. The ship, launched on Sept 29, 2006 is 127m long and is powered by two diesel engines and a gas turbine.