The USCGC RAZORBILL (WPB 87332) is homeported at the Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn. Launched in 2000, she is the 32^nd hull of the Marine Protector Class cutters. The 87-foot Marine Protector class is an innovative, multi-mission class of vessel capable of performing search and rescue, law enforcement, fishery patrols, drug interdiction, illegal immigrant interdiction and homeland security duties up to 200 miles offshore. RAZORBILL’s primary area of responsibility includes the coastal and offshore waters from Boston, Mass. to Sandy Hook, NJ.

The Marine Protector class offers numerous improvements over the former 82-foot Point-class vessels, including improved seakeeping abilities, enhanced habitability, and compliance with current and projected environmental protection laws. The Marine Protector class also employs an innovative stern launch and recovery system using aluminum-hulled cutter boats propelled by inboard diesel-powered waterjets. The vastly larger pilothouse is equipped with an integrated bridge system, including an ECDIS (electronic chart display system), which interfaces with surface search radars used by U.S. warships.

The RAZORBILL has a crew of 11. The command cadre of the cutter is led by one commissioned officer and two Chief Petty Officers. The RAZORBILL is commanded by Lt. Tim Burns. The Executive Petty Officer is Chief Boatswain’s Mate Brian Dressler and the Engineer Petty Officer is Chief Machinery Technician Rob Ouellette.

The ship will arrive at the Bristol Town Pier on the morning of July 1 and depart on the afternoon of July 2, 2023. Ship tours are tentatively scheduled for Saturday, July 1 from 12:00 – 5:30 p.m and on Sunday, July 2 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Strict security rules will be in place. Visitors will be required to show a photo ID. Minor children must be accompanied by an adult. Strollers cannot be accommodated on board the ship and children who would normally occupy strollers will have to be carried. Strict Department of the Navy regulations require that all purses and packages be searched. Visitors are strongly encouraged to lock these items in your vehicles since the security search will delay the tour process. There are limited or no handicap access points. Visitors are reminded to wear comfortable, protective footwear (no open toes, heels, or platform shoes). Parking in the area will be limited to on-street parking.