GUAM – The crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) returned to Guam September 22 after completing a 22-day Operation Rematau patrol covering more than 4,200 nautical miles and 340 hours at sea.
During the mission, the cutter partnered with the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) National Police Maritime Wing to conduct five bilateral maritime law enforcement boardings of tuna longliners in FSM’s exclusive economic zone. All vessels were found in full compliance. The patrol also supported search-and-rescue readiness and efforts to deter illegal fishing across a vast expanse of ocean.
“Our Operation Rematau patrols are much more than patrolling lines on a chart as we continue to show up for our neighbors here in the Blue Pacific,” said Lt. Ray Cerrato, commanding officer of Oliver Henry. “We sailed into FSM waters as partners and came back knowing we’ve deepened the ties that keep the Pacific safe and prosperous for everyone through our shared maritime law enforcement efforts.”
In addition to maritime security, the crew delivered 2,000 pounds of supplies to the remote islands of Sapwuahfik, Nukuoro, and Kapingamarangi. The deliveries were made in partnership with the U.S. Embassy in Kolonia and the Guam-based Ayuda Foundation. Supplies included reclaimed lumber that residents of Kapingamarangi quickly turned into new benches and tables for their community meeting house.
Carlotta Leon Guerrero, founder and executive director of the Ayuda Foundation, called the patrol “a lifeline” for outer island communities. “Working hand-in-hand with the U.S. Embassy and outer island communities, we turned this patrol into a lifeline. These supplies are a promise that Guam and the U.S. stand with our Micronesian family, building resilience against isolation and uncertainty,” she said.
Operation Rematau, named for the Chamorro phrase “People of the Deep Sea,” is designed to safeguard marine resources, deter illegal activity, and reinforce regional partnerships that underpin stability across the Blue Pacific.
Photos courtesy US Coast Guard Micronesia
The crew of the USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) and members of the Federated States of Micronesia National Police – Maritime Wing take a moment for a team photo at the pier in Pohnpei, FSM on Sept. 17, 2025, to ensure compliance with applicable laws and fisheries regulations. The fast response cutter crew wrapped up their 22-day mission under Operation Rematau on Sept. 22, 2025, logging 340 operating hours and covering over 4,200 nautical miles from Guam’s shores to the remote atolls of the Federated States oThe crew of the USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) visit with community members and deliver essential supplies donated through a nonprofit foundation and coordinated with the U.S. Embassy in Kolonia to Kapingamarangi Atoll in the Federated States of Micronesia on Sept. 15, 2025. The fast response cutter crew wrapped up their 22-day mission under Operation Rematau on Sept. 22, 2025, logging 340 operating hours and covering over 4,200 nautical miles from Guam’s shores to the remote atolls of the Federated States oThe crew of the USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) deliver essential supplies donated through a nonprofit foundation and coordinated with the U.S. Embassy in Kolonia to Sapwuahfik in the Federated States of Micronesia on Sept. 13, 2025. The fast response cutter crew wrapped up their 22-day mission under Operation Rematau on Sept. 22, 2025, logging 340 operating hours and covering over 4,200 nautical miles from Guam’s shores to the remote atolls of the Federated States of Micronesia. (U.S. Coast Guard photo) The crew of the USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) visit the community and deliver essential supplies donated through a nonprofit foundation and coordinated with the U.S. Embassy in Kolonia to Kapingamarangi Atoll in the Federated States of Micronesia on Sept. 15, 2025. The fast response cutter crew wrapped up their 22-day mission under Operation Rematau on Sept. 22, 2025, logging 340 operating hours and covering over 4,200 nautical miles from Guam’s shores to the remote atolls of the Federated States of MicroneThe crew of the USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) visit with community members and deliver essential supplies and donations from a nonprofit foundation and coordinated with the U.S. Embassy in Kolonia to Kapingamarangi Atoll in the Federated States of Micronesia on Sept. 15, 2025. The fast response cutter crew wrapped up their 22-day mission under Operation Rematau on Sept. 22, 2025, logging 340 operating hours and covering over 4,200 nautical miles from Guam’s shores to the remote atolls of the Federated StateOn Sept. 17, 2025, the community of Kapingamarangi Atoll in the Federated States of Micronesia fashion new benches and tables for the communal house with wood and supplies delivered by the crew of the USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) days earlier. The fast response cutter crew wrapped up their 22-day mission under Operation Rematau on Sept. 22, 2025, logging 340 operating hours and covering over 4,200 nautical miles from Guam’s shores to the remote atolls of the Federated States of Micronesia. (Courtesy photo)The crew of the USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) deliver essential supplies donated through a nonprofit foundation and coordinated with the U.S. Embassy in Kolonia to Kapingamarangi Atoll in the Federated States of Micronesia on Sept. 15, 2025. 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