The Prevention Operations Department is responsible for USCG operations directed at preventing maritime casualties, accidents and security incidents in the Sector's Area of Responsibility.
The Prevention Department is made up of 3 divisions: Waterways Management, Marine Inspections, and Marine Investigations. A detachment in West Palm Beach carries out the functions of the Marine Inspections and Marine Investigations divisions, as well as the Response department's Incident Management division, north of Hypoluxo Road. The Waterways Management Division has three sub-units: Aids to Navigation Team (ANT) Fort Lauderdale, ANT Fort Pierce, and CGC HUDSON.


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U.S. Coast Guard
Sector Miami |
Voice:(305) 535-8725 |
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