...although the offices are in the United States, the passengers are largely Americans, and cruise lines rely on American Coast Guard and other authorities for medivacs, rescues and support. The U.S. Navy alone spent an unreimbursed $1,884...

...counterparts while in the country's waters. A Feb. 18, 2002, memo to coast guard regional offices asked whether any American Coast Guard ships were "present or visiting" Canadian ports. "Do USCG vessels routinely visit your region?" said the...