Captain's Log - Stardate 2262.55

I was speaking with Pike when I received an emergency call from Commander Paris. The ISS Essex has docked, but whoever is in charge of the ship doesn't have access to the Imperial codes needed for verification. She is refusing to open the seal to allow access to the station until they either provide the proper authorization or come up with a believable reason why they don't have it.

I have offered use of the Enterprise's security team and Commander Paris has accepted. We are currently awaiting Essex's next communication.