Commercial Mariner - Maritime Security

Swanton Police forms new marine patrol unit following boat delivery

Baird Maritime

The Swanton Village Police Department of Swanton, Vermont, has activated a new marine patrol unit following the recent delivery of its first vessel, a newbuild Boston Whaler boat.

The 7.3-metre vessel was acquired with grant funding awarded by the US Department of Homeland Security.

The boat will be utilised for a variety of law enforcement and patrol missions on the Vermont portion of Lake Champlain during the summer months.