SAN DIEGO -- A boarding team from Coast Guard Sector San Diego approaches a Hong Kong-flagged tanker aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Haddock's small boat to conduct a security boarding off the coast of San Diego June 2, 2011.
The boarding team inspects ships for proper documentation and any safety or security hazards as part of their role in maritime security. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Henry G. Dunphy.