IDF Insignia Israeli Navy Snapir Ports Security Unit

About the IDF Insignia Israeli Navy Snapir Ports Security Unit

The unit's mission is to secure the ports of the Israeli Navy and the ports of Israel in a routine and emergency manner on the water and below, and to take part in special training missions.

The Unit is an integrated unit (both females and males) in which all  tasks are carried out together. Among the missions are the inspection of merchant ships, the operation of small vessels and various diving missions. The unit is subordinate to the regular security divisions and works with them in full cooperation in order to preserve the security of the state and the maritime border.

The unit operates Defender-class boats which are very maneuverable and fast (46 knots ).