In the age of terrorism and workplace violence, vessel owners and operators are searching for means and methods to ensure a safe and secure environment for not only their employees, but also for their passengers.

Since 1999, Contraband Detection Canine Services has been the major provider of contraband inspections and screening for the seafood processing, factory trawler, and factory vessel industry in the Puget Sound.  We take pride in the fact that we have the most efficient and effective noses in the area!  It is not unusual for us to travel to Oregon and now up to Alaska.  We have come to be known throughout the industry as the leading experts in the maritime industry.  Our contraband detector dogs are some of the most experienced in the United States.

Here is an example of our screening and inspection service for yachts or pleasure boats:

1. We arrive at the location and meet with persons responsible for the vessel
2. Conduct our own safety inspection of the vessel looking for potential hazards to dog and handler. Discuss with persons responsible any issues about the aircraft, crew, or passengers that would affect or impact our screening
3. Screen the vessel with the explosives and/or contraband detector dog
4. If required, assist with the security of the vessel, boat house, pier, luggage, vehicles and other equipment as needed
5. No luggage, parcels, packages, food, equipment or other stores would be allowed on the vessel without first being inspected by one or both types of dogs
6. Any arriving items mentioned above would be inspected by one or both types of dogs

For commercial and passenger vessels:

In that our web site is in the public domain and our search methods and procedures are proprietary in nature, we would be happy to discuss these issues with you in a private setting.  We have developed a sophisticated and efficient screening and inspection method for any variety of vessel types and maritime environments.  Please give us at call at (253) 852-7000 for further information.

Why screen vessels for contraband? Other than the very important security and safety reasons mentioned above, what would happen if Customs or another law enforcement agency found narcotics aboard the vessel? Seizure is a word that comes to mind. What would happen to any one or more of the crew and passengers if this were to happen in a foreign country? Jail or prison! Imagine the legal fees and time it could take to get the people and vessel released from custody, not to mention the embarrassment?

We know from years of statistics that the fishing industry poses some of the highest rates worker's compensation claims.  Vessel owners now have the most economical and efficient tool available to help combat injuries and the soaring workers compensation insurance premiums with the use of our contraband detector dogs.

Public and private entities also have an on-call, pre-emptive tool available for the detection of explosive devices or other contraband items in nearly any environment. We know from experience that terroristic and malicious acts affect all facets of our lives. Whether it be disruption of business or malicious revenge, the potential human and financial costs are unfathomable.

Our handler/dog teams are certified by the International Detection Canine Foundation. We are charter members of the International Explosive Detection Dog Association.  Mike Canaan is a Certifying Official with the International Detection Canine Foundation.

We are registered with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration as well as the State of Washington Board of Pharmacy.  We also have a Special Permit with the State of Washington Liquor Control Board.

Our Contraband Dog handlers are trained in presumptive narcotics testing by VALTOX Laboratories of Sacramento, CA.

You have questions? ...well, we have answers. Visit our Contraband Detection Canine Services Contraband Frequently Asked Questions or Explosives Frequently Asked Questions page.

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