The Coast Guard's Harriet Lane gets a dockside overhaul, not a full drydock

The US Coast Guard is paying for dockside maintenance on one of its cutters, the USCGC Harriet Lane. This means the ship will get repairs and upgrades while staying in the water, rather than being pulled into a drydock.

Keeping ships in the water for maintenance saves time and money compared to full drydocking, which is a major logistical effort. This approach allows the Coast Guard to keep more of its fleet operational for longer periods. It also suggests a shift towards more efficient, less disruptive maintenance strategies for existing vessels.