PHOTOs: Great Lakes Coast Guard hosts U.S. Coast Guard/Canadian Coast Guard Summit in Cleveland

U.S. and Canadian officials meet to discuss Great Lakes issues during the U.S. Coast Guard/Canadian Coast Guard Summit at the Anthony J. Celebrezze Federal Building in Cleveland July 11, 2013

The summit is held annually for maritime partners to focus on common issues and discuss the current and future direction of both agencies including safety, security and the Arctic.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Annie Elis

Marc Gregoire, commissioner of the Canadian Coast Guard, and Adm. Robert Papp, commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, meet outside the Anthony J. Celebrezze Federal Building in Cleveland on their way into the building to take part in the U.S. Coast Guard/Canadian Coast Guard Summit July 11, 2013.

The summit is held annually for maritime partners to focus on common issues and discuss the current and future direction of both agencies including safety, security and the Arctic.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Annie Elis

Adm. Robert Papp, commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, speaks during the U.S. Coast Guard/Canadian Coast Guard Summit at the Anthony J. Celebrezze Federal Building in Cleveland July 11, 2013.

The summit is held annually for maritime partners to focus on common issues and discuss the current and future direction of both agencies including safety, security and the Arctic.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Annie Elis