USCGC Maui WPB 1304 (U.S. Coast Guard) The USCGC Maui (WPB 1304) is a United States Coast Guard (USCG) Sentinel-class cutter, which primarily serves as a medium endurance patrol boat for law enforcement and search and rescue operations. Commissioned in 2006, the vessel was constructed by Palmer Johnson Powercraft of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. The USCGC Maui is part of the Coast Guard’s fleet of cutters, which are primarily used for enforcing maritime laws, aiding merchant ships, rescuing shipwrecked people, and patrolling America’s exclusive economic zone to maintain security. The cutter features advanced technology for navigation, communication, and law enforcement, making it an essential asset in the Coast Guard’s mission to protect the coastal areas of the United States.