# Chilean maritime and port security initiatives

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/chilean-maritime-and-port-security-initiatives
> Updated: 2026-08-15T10:00:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Chile is taking legislative and international steps to bolster maritime and port security against organized crime. The Chilean Senate unanimously approved the general principles of a bill intended to strengthen security within ports, customs, and logistics. The legislation seeks to improve traceability and risk management to combat criminal activities such as cargo contamination and document falsification.

In parallel, Chile has entered into a maritime security cooperation agreement with South Korea. This pact involves collaboration between the South Korean Coast Guard and Chile’s Directorate General of the Maritime Territory and Merchant Marine (Directemar). The agreement focuses on combating illegal fishing, protecting maritime routes, and addressing narcotics trafficking through maritime channels, specifically targeting drug flows originating from Asia.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-15: Chile and South Korea implement maritime security agreement

Chile and South Korea are implementing a maritime security agreement to combat illegal fishing, drug trafficking, and organized crime through enhanced cooperation and information sharing.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chile-and-south-korea-implement-maritime-security-agreement

### 2026-08-13: Chilean Senate advances bill to strengthen port security

The Chilean Senate has approved a bill to strengthen port and customs security to combat organized crime and improve logistics traceability.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chilean-senate-advances-bill-to-strengthen-port-security

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