Marine and Ports

The Marine and Ports Branch’s goal is to prevent, deter and detect illegal activity, such as cargo or people who may pose a threat to the safety and security of the marine environment in Canada, the United States and the international community. The Marine and Ports strategy is based on an integrated approach that focuses on reducing the vulnerabilities of our marine systems and facilities, with respect to terrorism and organized crime.

Initiatives

The five national marine security initiatives are:

• National Port Enforcement Teams
• Marine Security Operation Centres
• Marine Security Enforcement Teams
• Marine Security Emergency Response Teams
• National Waterside Security Coordination Program

Domestic Marine Security Partners

• Public Safety Canada (PS)
• Department of National Defence (DND)
• Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
• Canadian Coast Guard (CCG)
• Transport Canada (TC)
• Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO)

Marine and Ports also contributes to global marine security by working closely with American and other international law enforcement partners to protect the integrity of our shared waters.