U.S. Coast Guard conducts bilateral maritime law enforcement operations with Republic of Marshall Islands

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U.S. Coast Guard conducts bilateral maritime law enforcement operations with Republic of Marshall Islands
07/22/2025 08:43 PM EDT

MAJURO, Republic of the Marshall Islands — The crew of national security cutter USCGC Stratton (WMSL 752) conducted at-sea boardings with the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Sea Patrol within RMI’s exclusive economic zone from July 9 to 13. Stratton's crew embarked three law enforcement officers from the RMI Sea Patrol, who provided a combined presence and conducted two successful maritime law enforcement boardings of commercial fishing vessels operating in the RMI EEZ. While no violations were initially reported from the boarding, potential issues with the catch emerged later and constituted further inspection from RMI.
Officers from the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Sea Patrol and U.S. Coast Guard crew members assigned to the Legend-class U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL 752), conduct a debrief following a fisheries boarding within RMI’s exclusive economic zone, July 10, 2025. The U.S. Coast Guard and the RMI have long cooperated to enhance maritime security and sovereignty in the Pacific with a focus on bilateral maritime law enforcement operations that help combat maritime trafficking and safeguard fisheries for both countries. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Kate Kilroy)