You will see the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Mobile Bay in action more often beginning today (Monday).

At the order of the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Northern Great Lakes, Operation Taconite is underway to prevent newly formed ice from hindering commercial vessel traffic on the Great Lakes. Four ice-breaking vessels, including the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Mobile Bay, are assigned to keep the ship channels open, with additional icebreakers prepared to assist if needed. The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Mobile Bay is assigned to manage Green Bay's ice-breaking needs. 

The announcement comes as freighters such as Burns Harbor have made their way to Sturgeon Bay as part of the Winter Fleet at Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding. It also reminds ice anglers on the bay to be aware of the icebreakers’ schedule and location.