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Our Core Responsibilities
We actively regulate maritime behavior and monitor vessel activities to prevent:
Crime Regulation & Monitoring
- Piracy
- Drug and weapon smuggling
- Human trafficking
- Illegal Fishing
- Environmental violations (oil spills, waste dumping)
Rapid Response & Interdiction
- Intercept and board suspect vessels
- Conduct arrests and seizures at sea
- Support naval and law enforcement operations
Maritime Compliance & Inspections
- Vessel documentation and flag verification
- Crew licensing and training compliance
- Cargo inspection and trade route integrity
Surveilance and Intelligence Operations
Our surveillance units, drones, radar systems, and satellite tracking allow us to:
Weapon Smuggling
Unlawful movement of arms and ammunition across maritime borders.
Drug Trafficking
Smuggling of narcotics through Atlantic shipping lanes by organized crime.
Environmental violations
Oil spills, waste dumping, and activities that harm ocean ecosystems.
Keep the Atlantic Safe.
The U.S. Navy deploys combat-ready Sailors, ships, aircraft and submarines around the world to areas of interest without relying on land bases in foreign countries. Today and every day, America’s Navy is operating to preserve the peace, deter aggression, and protect the American way of life.
Area of Operations
We patrol, monitor, and enforce maritime law across the entire Atlantic Ocean, with a special focus on:
- West African coast
- North Atlantic shipping corridors
- Gulf of Guinea
- South American Atlantic seaboard
- Atlantic islands and international waters
Navy News
Welcome to the official news and updates section]. Here, we deliver timely reports, press releases, and operational highlights related to our efforts in securing the Atlantic Ocean. From successful interdictions to joint international operations, environmental protection efforts, and maritime crime alerts — this is where you stay connected to our mission. We are committed to transparency and public awareness. Whether you're a shipping operator, maritime stakeholder, or concerned citizen, this section keeps you informed about the latest developments in naval security and Atlantic maritime law enforcement.
About us
We are the frontline authority in regulating and monitoring criminal activity on the Atlantic Ocean. Our mission is to ensure that the Atlantic remains a safe, secure, and lawful maritime domain for international trade, travel, and coastal communities. With jurisdiction across key Atlantic shipping lanes and coastal zones, we work hand-in-hand with naval forces, coast guards, intelligence agencies, and international maritime organizations to detect, intercept, and prosecute all forms of sea-based crime.
