Station Michigan City is a multi-mission unit that conducts missions in search and rescue, maritime law enforcement, homeland security and marine environmental protection.

[2] The station responds to an average of 125 search and rescue cases a year, assisting nearly two million dollars in property.

[1] Following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the station took on the important mission known as ports, waterways, and coastal security.

[2] The mission includes regular security patrols along the Indiana and Michigan lakeshore to prevent, and protect against potential sabotage by terrorists.

The station also conducts many law enforcement boardings to make sure the operator of the boat follows safety guidelines.