Story by Chief Warrant Officer Sara Muir April 10, 2025 at 09:03PM SANTA RITA, Guam — From March 24 to April 4, 2025, maritime law enforcement and emergency responders from the Guam Port Authority and Guam Fire Department participated in two intensive training courses hosted at the Port and by Station Apra Harbor: the NASBLA Boat Crew Member Course (March 24–28) and the Boat Operator for Search and Rescue Course (BOSAR) (March 31–April 4). These courses, led by the U.S. Coast Guard in partnership with the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA), provided approximately 20 first responders with over 30 classroom hours and 35 underway hours of hands-on instruction. The training focused on building foundational skills critical for operating in the maritime environment, including boat handling and stability, piloting and navigation, crew efficiency, risk management, and search and rescue (SAR) operations, including towing and salvage.
