The Coast Guard Investigative Service (“CGIS”) endeavors to prevent, deter, and investigate criminal threats within the maritime under the jurisdiction of the United States. In recent years, CGIS has seen a rise in crimes of violence occurring aboard United States flagged fishing vessels operating in the North Pacific Ocean and Bering Sea. CGIS seeks to engage fishing industry partners at the Pacific Marine Expo and present as to criminal trends observed, reporting mechanism, and broad considerations to be had prior to and following crimes of violence aboard U.S. flagged vessels fishing in the North Pacific Ocean and Bearing Sea.
The Seattle Fishermen's Grand Prize Drawing will take place on Saturday at 1:30PM at the Seattle Fishermen’s Memorial Booth (booth #549). Get your tickets by attending the safety seminars!