U.S. Coast Guard, Samoa Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries conduct bilateral operations offshore Samoa [Image 4 of 5]

SAMOA

02.07.2016

Courtesy Photo

U.S. Coast Guard Oceania

A Samoa Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries officer surveys a commercial fishing vessel while underway with a U.S. Coast Guard boat crew assigned to the fast response cutter USCGC William Hart (WPC 1134) offshore Samoa Feb. 7, 2026. Through bilateral maritime law enforcement agreements, the host nation determines vessel targeting for law enforcement boardings within their EEZ, identifies violations, and determines penalties and follow-on procedures. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Ensign Sophia Souvignier)

• Date Taken: 02.07.2016
• Date Posted: 02.11.2026 19:17
• Photo ID: 9518596
• VIRIN: 260207-G-G0214-1003
• Resolution: 5568x4872
• Size: 5.48 MB
• Location: WS