APIA, Samoa – October 14, 2026 – The crew of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Oliver Berry (WPC 1124) arrived in Samoa on Saturday as part of their ongoing Operation Blue Pacific patrol, an overarching multi-mission endeavor to promote regional stability and security throughout the Pacific.
During the cutter crew’s time in Samoa, they will conduct bilateral maritime law enforcement operations with Samoan law enforcement partners. The U.S. Coast Guard’s operations in Samoa are focused on joint efforts to safeguard maritime resources and uphold Samoan and international maritime laws.
U.S. Coast Guard cutters, aircrews and personnel deploy throughout Oceania to maintain unrestricted, lawful access to the maritime domain for all nations and solidify the Coast Guard as a reliable partner for maritime safety, security and stewardship in the Pacific.
The Oliver Berry is a 154-foot Fast Response Cutter (FRC) with a 24-person crew and was the 24th Sentinel-class cutter built in its series. It is the first of its class to be homeported in Honolulu. The Oliver Berry was designed for various missions crucial to protecting the Pacific region.
The U.S. Coast Guard’s enduring presence in the Pacific Islands region promotes and models professional maritime behaviors, while countering malign activities like transnational crime, narcotics trafficking, and illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. The U.S. works closely with fellow Pacific partners to deliver support when, where, and how it’s needed most.
U.S. Embassy Apia, press release dated 14 October 2026
