U.S. Coast Guard and Papua New Guinea shipriders conduct bilateral boardings
Petty Officer 3rd Class Andy Nava, a boatswain’s mate aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Midgett (WMSL 757) and Mathew Gati with Papua New Guinea Customs Service, stand on the boat deck before departing for fisheries boardings in Papua New Guinea, Mar. 13, 2025. Midgett is deployed to Oceania to advance relationships with ally and partner nations to build a more free, open and resilient region. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jennifer Nilson)