The crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter William Tate, in coordination with a Pennsylvania Army National Guard 28th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade Chinook helicopter aircrew, successfully retrieved a beached buoy from Del Haven on Wednesday.
The buoy, an essential marker for the Cape May Canal, had become dislodged during severe fall weather. Prompt action by the William Tate’s crew led to the replacement of the buoy with a new one.
Lieutenant Cory Sonnega, commanding officer of the Coast Guard Cutter William Tate, emphasized the importance of this operation in maintaining environmental stewardship.
By promptly removing the buoy from the marshland and replacing it with a refurbished one, the Coast Guard demonstrated fiscal responsibility while ensuring navigational safety.
Following retrieval, the beached buoy was transported back to the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay in Philadelphia for repairs and future deployment.
Sonnega highlighted the significance of partnerships, such as the one with the Army National Guard, in achieving mission success. He underscored how this collaboration was instrumental in preserving vital shipping channels crucial for sustaining economic commerce.