What is the main focus of the Visit, Board, Search and Seizure Training Team (VBSSTT)?

The primary focus of the Visit, Board, Search and Seizure Training Team (VBSSTT) is on the protocols involved in conducting visits and searches of vessels. This includes the techniques and procedures necessary to execute effective boardings, ensuring compliance with laws, and enhancing security measures during maritime operations. The training equips personnel with the skills needed to assess situations, gather intelligence, and carry out searches thoroughly and efficiently.

This focus on visit and search protocols is critical for maintaining maritime security and addressing potential threats effectively. While aspects such as anti-terrorism operations, medical emergencies, and seamanship skills are important in maritime training, they do not encapsulate the specific, procedural focus of the VBSSTT, which is centered solely on the methodologies and practices of conducting visits and searches.