The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Rush returned to Honolulu yesterday after a three-month deployment to the Northwest Pacific and Asia.

During the deployment, Rush's crew conducted combined operations to stop illegal high seas driftnet fishing.

The cutter also made its second-ever port call in China. In 2006, the Rush was the first U.S. Coast Guard cutter to visit China since World War II.

The Rush is one of two 378-foot high endurance cutters based in Honolulu and has a crew of 135.

The Rush's missions include defense operations, enforcement of laws and treaties, and search and rescue throughout the Pacific.