US Coast Guard ship denied port call in Solomons

[Elderberry]

Navy Times By David Rising 8/26/2022

 A U.S. Coast Guard cutter conducting patrols as part of an international mission to prevent illegal fishing was recently unable to get clearance for a scheduled port call in the Solomon Islands, according to reports, an incident that comes amid growing concerns of Chinese influence on the Pacific nation.

The cutter Oliver Henry was taking part in Operation Island Chief monitoring fishing activities in the Pacific, which came to a close on Friday, when it sought to make a scheduled stop on Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, to refuel and re-provision, Coast Guard Lt. Kristin Kam told the Stars and Stripes newspaper.

Britain’s Royal Navy did not comment directly on reports that the HMS Spey, also taking part in Operation Island Chief, was also denied a port call in the Solomon Islands.

China has been assertively trying to expand its presence and influence in the Pacific, and Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare set off alarm bells with the U.S. and its allies earlier this year after he announced he had signed a new security pact with China.

The pact has raised fears of a Chinese naval base being established within 2,000 kilometers (1,200 miles) of Australia’s northeast coast. A Chinese military presence in the Solomon Islands would put it not only on the doorstep of Australia and New Zealand but also in close proximity to Guam, the U.S. territory that hosts major military bases.

https://www.navytimes.com/news/2022/08/26/report-us-coast-guard-ship-denied-port-call-in-solomons/



In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare, right, locks arms with
visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Honiara, Solomon Islands on May 26, 2022. (Xinhua via AP, File)

[GtHawk]

Too bad they can't remember their history and that it was America and England along with the Aussies that saved their bacon the last time they were invaded by an Asian nation. Just because this is economical in nature...so far, doesn't make it any less of an invasion. Well they chose their poison let them drink it.

[Fishrrman]

What are vessels of the "Coast Guard" of the USA doing in the Western Pacific anyway?

Is not their mission to patrol and protect "the coast" of the United States itself...?

As for this behavior by the Solomon Islanders, well.... 'eff 'em.
Let them snuggle up to the Chinese all they want.
Sayonara...

[sneakypete]

What are vessels of the "Coast Guard" of the USA doing in the Western Pacific anyway?

Is not their mission to patrol and protect "the coast" of the United States itself...?

@Fishrrman

Well,it would SEEM to be that way to me.

As for this behavior by the Solomon Islanders, well.... 'eff 'em.
Let them snuggle up to the Chinese all they want.
Sayonara...

Bye Bye,suckers!

Good thing the Chinese aren't racists,or they would just kill off all those dark people to create more living room for "The Chosen People".

[ironhorsedriver]

What are vessels of the "Coast Guard" of the USA doing in the Western Pacific anyway?

Is not their mission to patrol and protect "the coast" of the United States itself...?

As for this behavior by the Solomon Islanders, well.... 'eff 'em.
Let them snuggle up to the Chinese all they want.
Sayonara...

They are from Guam, a US territory. The Coast Guard also patrols all US territory. They also do drug interdiction patrols in international waters.

[Elderberry]

Coast Guard cutter seizes $20 million in illicit drugs in Gulf of Oman

Navy Times by Diana Stancy Correll 8/31/2022

https://www.navytimes.com/news/your-navy/2022/08/31/coast-guard-cutter-seizes-20-million-in-illicit-drugs-in-gulf-of-oman/

U.S. Coast Guard fast response cutter Glen Harris confiscated roughly $20 million in illegal drugs from a fishing vessel in the Gulf of Oman Tuesday.

The Glen Harris, which was conducting a patrol under Combined Task Force 150, seized 2,980 kilograms of hashish and 320 kilograms of amphetamine tablets. The Coast Guard vessel has participated in other drug seizures this year, including a May incident in which $11 million worth of heroin was seized from a fishing vessel.

The Navy increased weapon and illegal drug seizures in U.S. 5th Fleet last year. The U.S. Navy, along with partner forces, seized more than $193 million worth of illegal drugs in 2021 — adding up to a higher total value than the amount confiscated in the preceding four years combined.

More at link.

[jafo2010]

Solomon Islands falls into the hands of the Chinese.  I hope that ends the USA providing any money to support these fools.  Not one dime forthwith!