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LCDR Robert Keister LCDR Craig Toomey Mr. Michael White ENS David McShane

Towing Vessel Examination Program Rollout (Coastal). LCDR Robert Keister LCDR Craig Toomey Mr. Michael White ENS David McShane August 11, 2009 MSU Galveston, Texas. Housekeeping. Welcome Aboard Emergency Exits Bathrooms Coffee Mess. Why are we here?.

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LCDR Robert Keister LCDR Craig Toomey Mr. Michael White ENS David McShane

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  1. Towing Vessel Examination Program Rollout (Coastal) LCDR Robert KeisterLCDR Craig ToomeyMr. Michael WhiteENS David McShane August 11, 2009MSU Galveston, Texas

  2. Housekeeping • Welcome Aboard • Emergency Exits • Bathrooms • Coffee Mess

  3. Why are we here? • To get you up to speed on the progress of the towing vessel examination program (a.k.a. the big picture) • To set you up for success by providing you with the materials and tools you need to do your jobs • To meet face to face before we work together to establish a towing vessel inspection regime • To hear your feedback, ideas, and concerns regarding the program • To align expectations on how we can run a successful program

  4. Who's who? Headquarters LANTAREA (OPCOM) District Eight CAPT Eric Christensen Chief, Vessel Activities (CG-543) CAPT Richard Kaser Chief of Staff CAPT Verne Gifford Chief, Prevention Division CAPT Christopher Roberge Prevention CDR Jeff Johnson Chief, Inspections and Investigations CDR Lee Boone Chief, Domestic Vessel Activities (CG-5431) Dr. Lewis FisherPrevention, Inspections LCDR Rob Keister (Dpi-1) Chief, Vessel and Facility Compliance Mr. Scott Kuhaneck Towing Vessel, National Program Manager Mr. Peter SquicciariniTowing Vessel Program Towing Vessel Program LCDR Craig Toomey Mr. Mike White LTjg Christine Dimitroff ENS Dave McShane Mr. Patrick Lee Towing Vessel, National Program Coordinator CDR Greg Case Supervisor, National Center of Expertise (Towing Vessels), Paducah, KY

  5. Summary of Operation Big Tow • Surge op conducted from Nov 2008 until January 2009 • D8 completed 78% of the workload • Checked 4,290 mariner licenses with a 99% compliance rate • Identified 39 licensing deficiencies: • 16 with licensing issues (not onboard, expired, or no license) • 21 with endorsement issues (expired or not onboard for current route) • 2 special (S&R and wanted list)

  6. Summary of Operation Big Tow • 214 safety deficiencies identified on 73 UTVs: • 87 firefighting • 32 navigation • 27 documentation • 19 lifesaving • 15 operations management • 14 communications • 12 engineering • 4 electrical • 4 construction/load line • Most common were missing portable and fixed fire systems. • Double digit defs in fire detection (17), charts and pubs (15), CODs (14), fuel shut offs (13), and navigation lights (12) • Over 4000+ UTVs in D8 - Do the math

  7. What are we trying to Prevent? UTV Casualties where Licensing was an issue (CY 2007): CG Wide: 7; D8: 3 In CY 2006 alone, MSU Morgan City referred 7 individuals for criminal prosecution for using altered/fraudulent/revoked UTV licenses.

  8. What are we trying to Prevent? Serious Marine Incidents involving UTVs (CY 2007) Sector New Orleans: 44 Sector Ohio Valley: 28 Sector Mobile: 20 Sector Houston: 18 Sector Lower Mississippi: 15 Sector Upper Mississippi: 11 Sector Corpus Christi: 4Total for District 8: 140 out of 220 CG wide. 63% of all UTV Serious Marine Incidents in 2007 occured in D8 AOR.

  9. FY 10 Funding • Indoctrination program • Offsite Training • Travel costs associated with conducting UTV exams

  10. Agenda • The Bridging Strategy (Phase I, II, and III) - Mr. White • Towing Vessel Orientation and Indoctrination - ENS McShane • PQS - LCDR Toomey • UTV Exam Guide and Exam Form - Mr. White • Lunch • MISLE - Guidebook and FAQs - Mr. White • Fleets of Responsibility (FOFRs) - Mr. White • 4100 boardings and how they tie into compliance (enforcement + compliance = safe and secure towing vessels) - Mr. White • Respect the Mariner - Mr. Dick Frenzel • Subchapter M overview (what you can and can't say about it) - Mr. Pat Lee • National Center of Expertise - CDR Greg Case • Top Ten Things You Should Take Away

  11. Where can I find all this stuff? • All info posted on Homeport- you do not need to login to obtain info- http://homeport.uscg.mil (or google "homeport") • Transparency is a key compenent of the program. • TVBP Indoc, Orientation, and Outreach Workbook • TVBP message, policy memo, powerpoint, training message • UTV Exam Form, Instructions, PQS, and MISLE guidebook

  12. Towing Vessel Bridging Program

  13. Towing Vessel Bridging Program

  14. Towing Vessel Bridging Program

  15. Towing Vessel Bridging Program Mr. Michael White August 11, 2009MSU Galveston, Texas

  16. A Bridge to Inspection Commander Lee Boone Office of Vessel Activities (CG-543) Domestic Vessel Compliance 17

  17. TVBP • CG-543 in consultation • 1. LANT and PAC Area • 2. Towing Vessel Industry Representatives • (AWO Members) • Developed the TVBP (old Strategy)

  18. Four Working Groups • WG1 – Industry Indoctrination Workbook • WG2 – Developed PQS • WG3 – MISLE Guidebook and Exam Worksheet • WG4 – Measures of Success

  19. TVBP • MSG – COMDT 121639Z JUNE 09 • MEMO Attached • Both Located on Homeport/Domestic Vessels/Towing Vessels

  20. TVBP Comprised of three Phases Five Key Elements

  21. Phase I • Commenced June 2009 • 18 – 24 Months (Approximately) • NPRM • Publish Fall?? 2009 • Presently Under Review

  22. Notice of Public Rule Making • Sub Chapter M • Communicate with Industry about the NPRM and Encourage them to Comment during the Comment Period (180 days) • Public Meetings – Workboat Show in New Orleans • Any other Towing Vessel Meetings

  23. Outreach(Key Element 1) • All levels of CG Command to Conduct Extensive Outreach with Towing Industry • 1. Discussing the TVBP • 2. Explain and Encourage Industry Initiated Exams • 3. Socialize details of NPRM and encourage comment • 4. MSIB Template

  24. Towing Vessel Bridging Program PPT • Located on Homeport • Domestic Vessels/Un inspected Vessel • Towing Vessels/ TVBP • Developed and used by CG-543 w/notes • (Excellent PPT for CO’s to use)

  25. Industry Initiated Exams (Key Element 2) • Two Key Parts • 1. Industry Calls local COTP/OCMI Schedules Exam • 2. Decal Issued to Towing Vessel in Compliance with Existing Regulations

  26. Education and Qualification(Key Element 3) • Qualification of New Examiners • Complete Outreach, Orientation and Indoctrination (BAIT) • Complete CG PQS (Not CGAUX PQS) • Both Items to be completed prior to doing Exams

  27. Phase I Goals • Every Examiner completes the PQS • Every Examiner completes the Industry Indoc • 50 percent of Towing Vessels in D8 receive Decal by end of FY2010 ( 2000 Vessels) • Exam and Regulation Continuity

  28. Phase II • Commence after Ample Time for Phase I • Every Opportunity for Industry to Get an Exam • Industry Initiated Exams will continue to be done in Phase II • Subchapter M Outreach and education will continue

  29. Risk-Based Targeted Exams(Key Element 4) • Targeting Matrix Similar to Port State Control Matrix to be Developed by NCOE • Focus will be Towing Vessels with No Current Decal • If Industry Initiated Exam was performed but no decal issued, vessel will be targeted

  30. Target Vessel • Identify • Locate • Contact Owner/Operator • Conduct Exam at our Convenience

  31. Boarding’s and Surge Ops(Key Element 5) • At Operational Commanders Discretion • Success of Industry Initiated Exam should drive Tempo of Law Enforcement Boarding’s • Surge Operations (Big Tow)

  32. Phase III • Implementation of Sub Chapter M • Towing Vessel receives COI • TVNCOE and Yorktown online and conducting formal Towing Vessel Inspection Training

  33. Towing Vessel Outreach, Orientation and Indoctrination ENS David McShaneDistrict 8 Prevention August 11, 2009

  34. What is Towing Vessel Outreach, Orientation and Indoctrination? This program is designed to complete two goals… Goal one is to • Create an effective towing vessel industry orientation and indoctrination program for all new Coast Guard personnel assigned to Towing Vessel Examinations billets.

  35. Goal two • Create an outreach program designed to effectively communicate the Towing Vessel Bridging Program to all members of the towing industry and Coast Guard

  36. A good working relationship • So the idea is to gain a good understanding of the towing industry by actively participating in this program. • To do this begin by researching a company that has agreed to participate in this program • You can do this by going onto the Coast Guard homeport site.

  37. Where it is all at…. • All info posted on Homeport- you do not need to login to obtain info- http://homeport.uscg.mil (or google "homeport") • Transparency is a key compenent of the program! • TVBP Indoc, Orientation, and Outreach Workbook • TVBP message, policy memo, powerpoint, training message • UTV Exam Form, Instructions, PQS, and MISLE guidebook

  38. Towing Vessel Bridging Program

  39. Towing Vessel Bridging Program

  40. Towing Vessel Bridging Program

  41. Where to find the company Names • After you are on the website click on TVBP Indoc, Orientation, and Outreach Workbook link to the right. • Once you open the link you will have access to the guide which will provide you with companies in your area. • Page 42

  42. Example

  43. How to begin • Call the company rep in column three • Set up a time period • Familiarize yourself with the towing orientation and Indoc booklet… • Allow at least one week to devote to this program • Pick a time when the boats will be underway

  44. Your responsibilities • On page 16 there is the vessel particulars sheet which you will need to fill out for every vessel you are on • On page 21 there will be over 50 items to check off • This will guide your questions throughout the indoc

  45. Subjects on checklist • Safety Management System • Physical characteristics • Vessel handling • Maintenance and repair • Crew life • Licensing • Vessel Security • Injury prevention • Emergency Response • Pollution prevention • Engineering • Traffic management • Personnel issues Tailor questions towards what you would like to learn

  46. My schedule • 0900 meeting with company heads • 0930 security exercise • 1000-1130 watch dispatch and learn company objectives for Safety • 1130 Lunch • 1200 security program • 1300 Responsible carrier program • 1400 Engineering • 1500 shore maintenance • 1600 drug testing procedures

  47. What to bring and expect • You should bring coveralls, eye protection, helmet, gloves, flashlight, TVBP Indoc, Orientation, and Outreach Workbook, and good attitude

  48. My experience was great • Never dull • Everyone was eager to teach • Pro active • Vast amount of information • Gained a greater appreciation for industry • Made some good contacts • Tailor the program around your experience and your questions • Stay positive and keep an open mind • The company does not need to be in AWO

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