U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 11 - Bellingham, WA

March Flotilla Meeting

Alert 11, Spring 2024

Bellingham, Wash – MKC Wells discusses the 47’ MLB SLEP program to the Auxiliary. US Coast Guard photo by Peter Border.
Bellingham, Wash – MKC Wells discusses the 47’ MLB SLEP program to the Auxiliary. US Coast Guard photo by Peter Border.

MKC Shaine Wells, from Station Bellingham, discussed the 47’ Motor Lifeboat service life extension program (SLEP) at the March Flotilla meeting.

From the USCG Acquisition Directorate, the SLEP program prepares the 47’ MLB to have 20 or more years of service life. From their news release:

“The SLEP technical work addresses main obsolescence in systems such as the main propulsion, steering, towing, electrical, and navigation systems. It also focuses on the repair and replacement of deteriorating areas in the hull and structure. The operational capabilities and characteristics of the MLB remain the same. The SLEP work is being performed at facilities in Bellingham, Washington, and Portland, Connecticut.”

Also in this issue

  • Awards

    Lyle Schrag received a Northwest District Award Plaque for his 2023 work with the Chaplain Support Program.

  • Member Training

    Workshops, core training refreshers and courses completed by Flotilla 11 members from November 2023 to March 2024.

  • Navigation Systems

    Pam Chelgren-Koterba taught electronic chart sessions at the 2024 Seattle Boat Show, and the remaining Northwest District NOAA raster charts are being retired in May–July 2024.

  • Operations

    The flotilla continues to run patrols and train new crew and coxswains, with several patrols planned for spring 2024.

  • Public Education

    Flotilla 11 offers Boat America classes, which qualify boaters for the Washington safe boater education card.

  • Flotilla Awards

    Operational and service awards entered into AuxData for Flotilla 11 members for 2023.

  • Change of Watch

    At Flotilla 11's January 2024 Change of Watch, LT Sisk spoke, Leslie Parks was sworn in as a member, Jim Appleby retired, and the 2024 staff officers were sworn in.

  • Parting Shot

    Coast Guard Station Bellingham trains with Coast Guard Air Station Port Angeles.

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