U.S. Coast Guard, CNMI partners strengthen maritime security presence in Saipan’s waters

US Coast Guard, CNMI beef up security presence in Saipan’s waters

Members of the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Boarding Team conduct a joint patrol with the CNMI Department of Public Safety - Marine Unit personnel on March 20, 2026, in Saipan. Photo courtesy of U.S. Coast Guard/Petty Officer 1st Class Chris Farrell By Sarah Muir Saipan (U.S. Coast Guard) — Federal and local maritime law enforcement agencies patrolled Saipan's waters and port together in mid-March, boarding six small vessels and launching new coordin…

U.S. Coast Guard, CNMI partners strengthen maritime security presence in Saipan’s waters

Members of the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Boarding Team conduct a joint patrol with the CNMI Department of Public Safety – Marine Unit personnel on March 20, 2026, in Saipan. From March 18-22, conducted joint underway and shoreside operations alongside the CNMI Department of Public Safety, Saipan Marine Unit, and Saipan Customs and Biosecurity, reinforcing direct lines of communication and cooperation that strengthen maritime domain awareness acros…