USCGC Frederick Hatch (WPC 1143) crew conducts fisheries boarding under newly expanded bilateral agreement [Image 18 of 29]

MICRONESIA, FEDERATED STATES OF

12.17.2022

Courtesy Photo

U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia / Sector Guam

The USCGC Frederick Hatch (WPC 1143) crew prepares to conduct a fisheries boarding in the Federated States of Micronesia exclusive economic zone on Dec. 17, 2022, under the newly expanded bilateral agreement. The Frederick Hatch crew completed a 41-day 7100-nautical mile expeditionary patrol throughout Oceania returning home in time for Christmas 2022. The expanded agreement builds on the existing bilateral shiprider agreement between the two countries. It establishes procedures for authorizing the U.S. to conduct maritime law enforcement boardings on behalf of FSM to combat illicit maritime activity when an FSM law enforcement officer is not present. More specifically, the agreement provides a coordinating mechanism and process for U.S. law enforcement personnel to work with the FSM National Police, Division of Border Control and Maritime Surveillance to receive approval from the FSM to act under the agreement. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

• Date Taken: 12.17.2022
• Date Posted: 01.06.2023 03:53
• Photo ID: 7580152
• VIRIN: 221217-G-G0020-625
• Resolution: 2000x1500
• Size: 2.41 MB
• Location: FM