USCGC Marlin

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Branch

U.S. Coast Guard

Members

About USCGC Marlin

USCGC Marlin (WPB-87310) is a Marine Protector-class patrol boat commissioned by the United States Coast Guard in 2000. Assigned primarily to Sector Key West, Florida, Marlin conducts a variety of missions including search and rescue, law enforcement, and homeland security operations in the Straits of Florida and the Caribbean. The cutter has played a significant role in migrant interdiction and drug enforcement operations, often working in coordination with other Coast Guard units and federal agencies. USCGC Marlin exemplifies the Coast Guard’s commitment to maritime safety and national security in one of the busiest and most challenging maritime regions in the United States.

Unit Members

Jonathan Simon

U.S. Coast Guard

USCGC MarlinView Profile

Photos

USCG Station San Francisco, CA

USCG Station San Francisco, CA • U.S. Coast Guard • 1989

USCGC Point Brower Homeport San Diego CA

USCGC Point Brower (WPB-82372) • U.S. Coast Guard • 1986

USCGC Boutwell (WHEC-719)

USCGC Boutwell (WHEC-719) • U.S. Coast Guard • 1982

USCGC Campbell (WHEC-32)

U.S. Coast Guard • 1975

About USCGC Marlin

About this Unit

Historical Facts

• Commissioning: USCGC Marlin (WPB-87310) was commissioned in 2001 as part of the United States Coast Guard’s Marine Protector-class coastal patrol boats. • Homeport: The vessel is homeported in Fort Myers Beach, Florida, strategically placed for Gulf Coast and Caribbean operations. • Primary Missions: Marlin’s duties include search and rescue, law enforcement, drug interdiction, fisheries enforcement, and homeland security. • Hurricane Katrina Response: In 2005, USCGC Marlin played a critical role in search and rescue operations and delivering aid after Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast. • Cuban Migration Operations: The crew has participated in numerous operations interdicting and rescuing Cuban migrants attempting dangerous sea journeys to Florida. • Notable Drug Seizures: Marlin has been involved in several successful drug interdictions, intercepting vessels carrying illegal narcotics in Caribbean and Gulf waters. • Innovative Stern Launch: The Marine Protector class, including Marlin, features a unique stern launching ramp that allows rapid deployment and retrieval of a small pursuit boat while underway. • Namesake: The cutter is named after the marlin, a swift and powerful fish, symbolizing agility and strength at sea—qualities valued by the crew. • Community Engagement: Marlin regularly participates in public outreach, including open ship days and maritime festivals, fostering Coast Guard visibility in local communities. • Modernization: In recent years, Marlin has received upgrades to navigation, communication, and surveillance systems, ensuring the vessel remains mission-ready for modern challenges.