Coast Guard, Port Authority of Jamaica work to enhance security

Coast Guard, Port Authority of Jamaica work to enhance security
As part of an International Port Security visit, Lt. Natalie Moyer, U.S. Coast Guard, observes port operations at Kingston Freeport Terminal in Jamacia on Nov. 9, 2021.  (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Lt. Cmdr. Kate Woods) KINGSTON, Jamaica — U.S. Coast Guard International Port Security Program personnel conducted port-security engagements from Nov. 9-12 in Kingston, Ocho Rios, Trelawney, and Montego...

Coast Guard, Royal Bahamas Defense Force conduct joint training

Coast Guard, Royal Bahamas Defense Force conduct joint training
The U.S. Coast Guard International Port Security Program team hosted a six-member delegation from the International Ship and Port Security Compliance Unit of the Royal Bahamas Defense Force for a five-day engagement with representatives from the maritime industry in Port Everglades, Florida, in early June 2021. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Lt. Cmdr. Kate Woods) FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The U.S. Coast...

Indonesia improves port security with Coast Guard assistance

Indonesia improves port security with Coast Guard assistance
INDONESIA – To many, awareness of our national security begins and ends at the airport. Few are aware of the extent of forward deployed military, federal and contracted specialists, as well as international counterparts, laboring towards our security here at home. A significant amount of maritime trade originates in Asia and as such the region’s security posture is directly tied to the national...