The Border Security Command provides strategic leadership across the border security system and BSC Maritime plays a critical role within the Command by underpinning the delivery of high-profile government priorities with direct operational delivery.

BSC Maritime oversees and coordinates maritime-related operations and provides:

• At-sea intervention capability against the full range of border maritime threats.
• World leading expertise in (and delivery of) in-depth searching of vessels and maritime craft.
• Unparalleled surveillance and reconnaissance capability and rescue assets in the English Channel, closely supporting the HM Coastguard.

Our vision is to be the leading maritime law enforcement authority delivering border security, ensuring the safety and integrity of the UK's maritime borders through excellence in operations, collaboration, training, and innovation.

Our mission is to safeguard the UK's maritime border domain by effectively delivering the right maritime law enforcement effect in the right place at the right time setting national standards, and collaborating with partners to prevent, detect, deter, and respond to maritime threats, while facilitating legitimate maritime activities.