Sea Marshals

Effectively, Sea Marshals are to vessels what air marshals are to airplanes. Comprised of a combination of Coast Guard reservists and active duty members, Sea Marshals typically board large port-bound vessels offshore to ensure they arrive at the port safely. To make the process as seamless as possible, Sea Marshals often board vessels underway. Once on board, the team inspects key areas for any sign of threats or stowaways.