Cascadia Maritime Group

Maritime · Industrial · Security

Protecting the Maritime Domain from Pier to Policy

CWO4 USCG (Ret.) | 30 Years Federal Service

About

Cascadia Maritime Group is led by TJ Waggoner, a retired U.S. Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer 4 with 30 years of federal service in counterintelligence, criminal investigations, and maritime security operations.

As Senior Investigations Officer for USCG Pacific Area and Security Manager for Maritime Security Response Team West, TJ led high-stakes investigations, complex threat assessments, and security program management across the full maritime domain.

CMG brings a rare combination of federal law enforcement credibility and deep operational familiarity with the Puget Sound naval-industrial corridor — providing clients with insight and access that generalist consultants cannot replicate.

Years Federal Service

50+

Federal Investigations Led

CWO4

USCG (Retired)

USCG

Pacific Area Investigations

Service Lines

Comprehensive security consulting across the maritime and industrial domains.

Maritime Security Assessments

Port vulnerability and gap analysis against MTSA/ISPS standards
Maritime Transportation System (MTS) security consulting
State, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) agency support
Facility security plans and exercises

Industrial Security & FSO Support

Facility Security Officer (FSO) consulting for cleared defense contractors
Personnel security program management
NISPOM compliance and security education
Cleared staffing and security program stand-up support

Threat Assessment & Investigations

Workplace violence threat assessment using WAVR-21 and TRAP-18
Insider threat program development and case support
Behavioral threat assessment for maritime and industrial environments
50+ federal investigations led across CI and criminal matters

Maritime Intelligence Support

Adversarial threat analysis for maritime domain stakeholders
Emerging threat briefings — autonomous systems, UUV/USV threats
Red team / vulnerability advisory for naval and port clients
Training and awareness for maritime security personnel

Why Cascadia Maritime Group

What sets us apart from generalist security consultancies.

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Federal Credibility

30 years of federal law enforcement and security experience — the operational background that generalist consultants lack.

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Regional Knowledge

Deep familiarity with the Puget Sound naval-industrial corridor, Naval Base Kitsap, and Pacific Area operations.

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Operational Depth

30 years of federal experience — not academic theory. Real investigations, real cases, real environments.

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Regulatory Fluency

USCG background means intimate knowledge of MTSA, ISPS, and the federal regulatory framework.

Insights

Perspectives on emerging threats and evolving security challenges in the maritime domain.

Maritime Security

The UUV/USV Threat Landscape: What Port Operators Need to Know

Unmanned underwater and surface vehicles are reshaping maritime threat profiles. A primer on detection gaps, regulatory blind spots, and defensive planning.

Coming Soon →

Industrial Security

Standing Up an FSO Program: Lessons from the Shipyard Corridor

Cleared defense contractors face unique compliance challenges. Practical guidance on NISPOM implementation from 30 years in the field.

Coming Soon →

Threat Assessment

Insider Threats in Maritime Environments: Detection and Response

Behavioral indicators, program design, and case studies from federal counterintelligence operations adapted for commercial maritime settings.

Coming Soon →

Get in Touch

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