KEVIN COOKKEVIN COOK REAR ADMIRAL REAR ADMIRAL

UNITED STATES COAST GUARDUNITED STATES COAST GUARDDirector of Prevention PolicyDirector of Prevention Policy

COMDT CG-54COMDT CG-54

Discussion TopicsDiscussion Topics• Opening Remarks

• Coast Guard Organization

• Marine Safety Enhancements

• Regulatory Projects & Significant Initiatives

• Questions & Closing Remarks

Commandant (CG-00)Admiral Thad Allen

Commandant (CG-00)Admiral Thad Allen

Director of Prevention Policy (CG-54)Rear Admiral Kevin Cook

Director of Prevention Policy (CG-54)Rear Admiral Kevin Cook

Director of Commercial Regulations & Standards (CG-52)Mr. Jeffery Lantz

Director of Commercial Regulations & Standards (CG-52)Mr. Jeffery Lantz

Assistant Commandant for Marine Safety, Security & Stewardship (CG-5)

Rear Admiral Brian Salerno

Assistant Commandant for Marine Safety, Security & Stewardship (CG-5)

Rear Admiral Brian Salerno

Coast Guard Marine Safety, Security & Coast Guard Marine Safety, Security & Stewardship OrganizationStewardship Organization

Coast Guards Field Support Coast Guards Field Support UnitsUnits

Marine Safety EnhancementMarine Safety Enhancement

Marine Safety EnhancementMarine Safety EnhancementUpdate to Industry on ImprovementsUpdate to Industry on Improvements

Marine Inspector & Investigator Capacity

Added Civilian Marine Inspector & Investigator Positions

Maritime Academy Grad Accession Opportunities

Established Centers of Expertise

Expanded the Cooperative Shiprider Program w/ U.S. Companies

Instituted an ISO 9001 Based “Mission Management System”

Marine Safety Leaders Embedded in Key Int’l & Nat’l Committees

Added Electronic Maritime Safety & Licensing Customer Surveys on the

Homeport website to Garner Important Industry Feedback

Port State ControlPort State Control

2007 2008 Change

PSC Safety & Environmental

Protection Detentions

152 176 17% ↑

PSC Examinations 10,423 11,582 11% ↑

ISPS MajorControl Actions

42 27 36% ↓

ISPSExaminations 8,901 9,491 7% ↑

Ballast Water DischargeBallast Water DischargeStandardStandard

• BWDS Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM)• Two Phase Standard• Establishes a Type Approval process similar to

IMO G8 guidelines• Consistent with Vessel General Permit

MARPOL Annex VI MARPOL Annex VI U.S. Implementation of MARPOL Annex VI

Foreign Ships – Intl’ Air Pollution Prevention Certificate (IAPP)

• U.S. Ships − EPA engine emission standards − IAPP Certificate if engaged on international voyages.

U.S. proposal for North American Emissions Control Area (ECA)

• Will require ships that operate within 200 NM from the U.S. coastlines use low sulfur fuel (<1.00% m/m sulfur content)

• If approved by the IMO, expected entry into force date AUG 2012• Managing the Risk – Safety Alert on Fuel Switching

Salvage & Marine Firefighting Requirement, Salvage & Marine Firefighting Requirement, Vessel Response Plans for Oil, Final RuleVessel Response Plans for Oil, Final Rule

OBJECTIVE – Increase pollution response preparedness before an oil spill occurs, thus mitigating the possible environmental impact 

•Vessel owners identify risks associated with their vessels

•Identify appropriate salvage and marine firefighting services where they trade

•Select adequate resource providers considering 15 criteria from the rule

•Establish contracts with funding agreements to ensure there is no response delay.

USCG InternationalUSCG InternationalPort Security ProgramPort Security Program

• International Port Security (IPS) Program Update on Venezuela

• Conditions of Entry (COE)

• Security Level in Venezuela

• No significant disruption to traffic

Seafarer AccessSeafarer Access• The Coast Guard, IMO, ILO, and seafarers' welfare

organizations are in agreement

• Internal discussion within the Coast Guard regarding statutory authority

• Consistent and ongoing guidance to the field

• Captains of the Port confirm compliance

• Captains of the Port have the tools necessary to support compliance

Transportation Worker Transportation Worker Identification CredentialIdentification Credential

TWIC Reader Requirements Rulemaking−TSA is conducting the reader pilot program−Comments from public meeting and results of reader pilot program will inform the rulemaking

Coast Guard is the U.S. representative to the International Maritime Organization (IMO)

United Kingdom Maritime Trade Organization (UKMTO)Maritime Security Center (MSC-HOA)Maritime Liaison Office (MARLO)Contact Group for Piracy off the Coast of Somalia (CGPCS)

International Support Against International Support Against PiracyPiracy

Combating PiracyCombating Piracy

CGC BOUTWELL deployed to HOA/GOA in support of CTF 151

The Coast Guard is actively engaged in developing legal

frameworks for the prosecution of suspected pirates

Law Enforcement Detachments or Maritime Safety and Security Teams

HOMEPORTHOMEPORThttp://homeport.uscg.mil/pschttp://homeport.uscg.mil/psc

Questions?Questions?