# Mexican Navy maritime security updates

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mexican-navy-maritime-security-updates
> Updated: 2026-09-11T16:38:29.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The Mexican Secretariat of the Navy (Semar) has undertaken administrative and operational updates to maritime security. In Veracruz, the Navy conducted a formal change of command for the Port Protection Naval Unit (UNAPROP), with Captain Miguel Francisco Chan García succeeding Captain Francisco Ignacio González del Carmen to ensure mission continuity in port surveillance and inspection.

In Puerto Vallarta, Semar has implemented new maritime security and emergency protocols. Following coordination with port representatives and the tourism sector, a new awareness guide was introduced to improve response capabilities for maritime emergencies, specifically targeting tourism and maritime service providers to enhance passenger and crew safety.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-11: Mexico strengthens maritime security protocols in Puerto Vallarta

The Mexican Navy is strengthening maritime security in Puerto Vallarta by introducing new emergency protocols and awareness guides for tourism and port service providers to improve accident response.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexico-strengthens-maritime-security-protocols-in-puerto-vallarta

### 2026-09-08: Mexican Navy holds command change for Veracruz port protection unit

The Mexican Navy held a change of command ceremony for the Port Protection Naval Unit (UNAPROP) in Veracruz to ensure continued security and surveillance of port facilities.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexican-navy-holds-command-change-for-veracruz-port-protection-unit

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Cite as: Mexican Navy maritime security updates. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/mexican-navy-maritime-security-updates