
CBP Explores Coastal Intercept Vessels. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a Request for Information for Coast Interceptor Vessels (CIV) for maritime law enforcement purposes. The vessels would operate in the littorals and provide CBP Marine Interdiction Agents with a versatile, multi-mission platform for patrol, interdiction, port security and special operations missions. The vessel will include the hull, deck, console, T-top, propulsion, electrical system, command and controls, mission systems and more. Industry Opinion Sought. The House and Senate armed…