Encl (1) to COMDTINST 16010.8
Efficiency Strategies:
Employ the "Prevention through People" philosophy to identify the human
causal factors in accidents and focus on education of mariners and
industry to reduce these factors without increasing resources.
Partner with states, industry, and trade groups to improve mariner
knowledge, identify causal factors in accidents. Partnerships promote
industry self regulation. Partnerships include the Passenger Vessel
Association, American Waterways Operators, U.S. Chamber of Shipping,
International Council of Cruise Lines.
Implement the Alternative Compliance Program (ACP) to shift inspection
responsibilities to classification societies such as the American Bureau
of Shipping which already conduct inspections for insurance and business
purposes.
Close Marine Safety Detachment Concord, CA which is no longer needed due
to the Concord Naval Weapons Station's ability to move material in
containers which do not need the same level of supervision.
Realign the Container Inspection Program for hazardous material.
Capability to carry out inspections has been generated in other
agencies including Customs, Agriculture, Defense, and the National
Cargo Bureau, allowing the Coast Guard to make some reductions by
concentrating inspections in strategic ports recognized under the
National Port Readiness Network.
New Resources that will Support Strategies:
Acct
Item
Goal Contribution:
AC&I
Ports & Waterways Safety Systems (PAWSS)
Primary
AC&I
Marine Info for Safety & LE (MISLE)
Primary
AC&I
DGPS Phase III
Secondary
AC&I
COMMSYS 2000
Primary
AC&I
National Distress System Modernization
Primary
RDT&E
Improved Search and Rescue Capability
Primary
RDT&E
Marine Safety
Primary
RDT&E
Support Interagency Ship Structure Cmte
Primary
External Factors:
Limited ability to enforce standards in uninspected fleet.
Other Related Government Programs:
Department of Labor/OSHA: Vessel Health Standards - Coordinates with
the Coast Guard.
National Transportation Safety Board: Accident Investigation -
Coordinates with the Coast Guard.
Evaluation Plan: The Coast Guard will conduct a program evaluation of the
Port State Control Program and the Elimination of Substandard Vessels
Initiative. The purpose of this evaluation is to determine the impact of
the initiative on reducing oil spills and marine casualties by eliminating
noncompliant foreign flag vessels from operating in U.S waters. Although
the methodology is still being developed, the evaluation will likely take
the form of a longitudinal analysis of spills and casualties before and
after implementation of the Elimination of Substandard Vessel initiative.
Estimated completion date is 2000. Evaluation of other areas of this
performance goal will be developed.
The Coast Guard will conduct a program evaluation of its maritime safety
programs. The purpose of this evaluation is to determine the impact that
education, regulation, inspection, and rescue activities have on
maritime-related fatalities, injuries and property damage. The evaluation
will allow the Coast Guard to assess the combined and disaggregated
contributions of these activities, and provide information to determine
the optimal mix of prevention and mitigation safety strategies.
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