A Fijian law enforcement officer inspects vessel documentation during a bilateral maritime law enforcement boarding conducted with U.S Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Gerczak crewmembers Aug. 22, 2026 near Fulaga Island, Fiji. The crew of the Joseph Gerczak is deployed in support of Operation Blue Pacific, an overarching multi-mission Coast Guard endeavor to promote security, safety, sovereignty and economic prosperity in Oceania. (U.S. Coast Guard photo, courtesy USCGC Joseph Gerczak)