# USCG and CBP Enforce Maritime Compliance in Puerto Rico Region

The United States Coast Guard Southeast District and U.S. Customs and Border Protection San Juan Field Office have intensified enforcement and public awareness efforts in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands to address illegal passenger-for-hire charter operations and maritime arrival reporting compliance. Since January 2026, the Coast Guard has halted over 100 illegal charter operations, emphasizing the critical need for operators to maintain proper certifications and safety standards. Concurrently, CBP is reinforcing mandatory vessel arrival reporting requirements through the ROAM mobile application, with noncompliance risking civil penalties and vessel seizures. These coordinated actions underscore enforcement priorities and highlight compliance and service opportunities for maritime contractors and operators in the region.

- Procurement professionals should note increased demand for certified vessel operators and compliance-related services in the Southeast maritime sector.
- Contractors providing maritime safety, inspection, and reporting technology solutions may find expanded opportunities supporting USCG and CBP enforcement initiatives.
- Operators must ensure adherence to certification and reporting mandates to avoid penalties, influencing contract eligibility and operational planning.
- This enforcement focus signals potential for future procurement actions related to maritime safety, compliance monitoring, and public outreach programs in the Puerto Rico and Southeast U.S. maritime regions.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Public Safety
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 06, 2026

### Government Entities
- United States Coast Guard Southeast District (USCG Southeast District)
- United States Coast Guard (USCG)
- Coast Guard Investigative Service (CGIS)
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

### Sources
- [
	Coast Guard warns public of risks, consequences associated with illegal charter operations > United States Coast Guard News > Press Releases
](https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4587007/coast-guard-warns-public-of-risks-consequences-associated-with-illegal-charter/) - USCG
- [CBP San Juan Field Office Emphasizes Maritime Reporting Compliance | U.S. Customs and Border Protection](https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/local-media-release/cbp-san-juan-field-office-emphasizes-maritime-reporting-compliance) - CBP