FSS Tosiwo Nakayama Patrol Boat Arrives in Yap Waters to Enhance Micronesian Maritime Security Media Division - March 16, 2023

Colonia Yap - On the morning of March 16, 2023, the FSS Tosiwo Nakayama patrol boat, which is part of the Pacific Maritime Security Program, arrived in Yap waters. The boat is the 14th of 21 vessels that have been delivered to 10 Pacific Island Countries and Timor-Leste under the Pacific Maritime Security Program. It is also the first of two vessels specifically for the Federated States of Micronesia. 

Commanding Officer of FSS Tosiwo Nakayama is Captain Paulino Yangitesmal is a native of Yap from the island of Ifiluk. The Pacific Patrol Boat Program and Pacific Maritime Security Program are aimed at enhancing regional security by addressing illegal fishing activities and stopping human trafficking.

​CO Yangitesmal stated that their mission is to apprehend or seize any vessel that is not licensed to fish in our waters. FSS Tosiwo Nakayama is currently at the YFA Port and is expected to depart Yap on the afternoon of March 17, 2023, after refueling.