The USCGC Robert Ward WPC 1130 is a fast response cutter (FRC) operated by the United States Coast Guard (USCG). This vessel, part of the Sentinel-class FRC program, was commissioned in 2015. Its primary role is to enforce drug and immigration laws, as well as conduct search and rescue missions within U.S. waters and the exclusive economic zone. The USCGC Robert Ward WPC 1130 is named after Coast Guard aviator Commander Robert R. Ward (19272004). It features advanced technology for improved efficiency, with a top speed of approximately 28 knots, making it well-suited for its assigned duties in monitoring and protecting U.S. maritime interests.