Track CGC Polar Star's Current Position In This Live Military Ship Tracker
CGC Polar Star (WAGB-10) is a Polar Class Icebreaker currently operated by the United States Coast Guard. CGC Polar Star was built by Lockheed Shipbuilding and Construction Company in Washington. The ship has been in active service for 50 years.
The Polar class icebreakers are heavy polar vessels used for breaking thick ice, supporting scientific expeditions, and ensuring access to remote polar research stations. They play a critical role in maintaining access to Arctic and Antarctic regions for both scientific and strategic purposes.
View CGC Polar Star's real-time location, route, speed, course history, itinerary updates, port destinations, estimated arrival times, and more in the icebreaker tracker map below. All ship position data is sourced directly from the global AIS tracking system, delivering the latest tracking information available. Each new ship report received automatically updates the displayed data.
CGC Polar Star Military Ship Tracking Map
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CGC Polar Star Military Ship Details
The Polar class icebreakers are heavy polar vessels used for breaking thick ice, supporting scientific expeditions, and ensuring access to remote polar research stations. They play a critical role in maintaining access to Arctic and Antarctic regions for both scientific and strategic purposes.
CGC Polar Star (WAGB-10) Previous Deployments
Deployment Began: Thu Nov 20, 2025
Deployment Ended: Mon Apr 13, 2026
Days Deployed: 144 days
Deployment Location: Antarctic waters / McMurdo Station and return transit after Operation Deep Freeze mission (departed Antarctic region March 8, 2026)
Post-Deployment Location: Returned to homeport Seattle
Mission: USCGC Polar Star completed its Antarctic icebreaking and logistics-support mission for Operation Deep Freeze 2026, including McMurdo resupply channel breakout and escort of supply vessels.