The U.S. Coast Guard operates one of the nation’s most diverse and geographically dispersed boat fleets—supporting missions ranging from search and rescue to maritime security, law enforcement, and environmental protection. As mission demands grow and legacy platforms age, the Coast Guard is advancing a series of modernization and recapitalization efforts designed to ensure reliability, readiness, and operational superiority.
This session provides a comprehensive overview of the Coast Guard’s current boat acquisition programs as well as a five-year outlook on future requirements, recapitalization priorities, and procurement strategies. Attendees will gain valuable insight into how the service is shaping its next generation of boats, technologies, and industrial partnerships.
Topics will include:
Overview of the Coast Guard’s Boat Fleet: Mission sets, current inventory, and key performance requirements across boat types.
Active Acquisition Efforts: Status updates on ongoing programs—including testing, contracting milestones, production timelines, and integration challenges.
Five-Year Forecast: Anticipated procurement initiatives, fleet replacements, emerging capabilities, and technology gaps the Coast Guard aims to address.
Industry Engagement: Upcoming solicitations, opportunities for commercial shipbuilders and technology providers, and guidance on how industry can effectively partner with the Coast Guard.
Contracting & Program Management Insights: Understanding acquisition processes, timelines, and best practices for navigating Coast Guard procurement pathways.
This session is essential for shipyards, suppliers, integrators, and maritime innovators seeking to understand where the Coast Guard is headed and how they can support the fleet of the future.
