BERING SEA - Petty Officer 3rd Class Stephen Shelley, a gunner's mate, prepares to depart the Fishing Vessel Gulf Winds Nov. 18, 2008, following a law enforcement boarding conducted by a CGC Sherman boarding team. A rigid hull inflatable boat coxswain and crew transited the boarding team, consisting of two boarding officers and two boarding team members, to and from the fishing vessel. The teams operate in extreme weather and sea conditions to prevent violations of U.S. fishery laws, inspecting fishing licenses and permits, emergency alarms and drills, logbooks and safety and firefighting equipment. (Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Erik Swanson)
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