U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam, with support from Maritime Safety and Security Team San Francisco, recently completed a 22-day deployment across Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands from Nov. 27 to Dec. 18, 2024. 

The operation aimed to bolster regional maritime safety and security.

The team, which included engineering support and a tactical boat crew, executed various critical operations, including Ports, Waterways, and Coastal Security patrols, joint law enforcement activities, and partnership engagements. 

These efforts played a key role in maintaining maritime domain awareness and strengthening cooperation with regional partners.

During the deployment, the team spent nearly 67 hours underway, conducting 31 boardings and issuing nine written warnings to recreational boaters for safety violations. 

They also assisted in one search and rescue case, helping three people return to shore safely after their vessel became disabled near Agat, Guam.

Additionally, MSST San Francisco collaborated with local agencies like the Saipan Department of Public Safety, Guam Department of Agriculture, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection to conduct joint patrols and share best practices.

Throughout the deployment, engineering support ensured the readiness of U.S. Coast Guard assets, including the repair and overhaul of a Response Boat-Small, improving operational availability and mission success.

This operation highlights the U.S. Coast Guard’s continued commitment to ensuring maritime security across the Pacific and strengthening regional partnerships to safeguard vital waterways.