Encl (2) to COMDTINST 16010.8
Goal S3:
Eliminate crewmember fatalities on U.S. commercial vessels.
Target: Reduce the crewmember fatality rate from the FY 98 statistical
baseline of 43 fatalities per 100,000 workers to 40.
Analysis and Evaluation
The overall rate has declined over several years. This is due in part to partnerships
with industry that promote better awareness of safety risks. Although 1998 data has not
finalized, it appears the fatality rate dropped slightly; however, the fishing vessel
rate appears to have increased.
FY00 Key Initiatives
Seagoing Buoy Tender Replacement; Stern Loading Buoy Boat Replacement (AC&I); Seven
Coastal Buoy Tenders/Buoy Tender Infrastructure Support (OE) Provides assets that
establish safe waterway markings and minimize accidents. Ports and Waterways Safety
Systems (AC&I) Replaces the existing Valdez, Alaska VTS and performs surveys in three
additional ports to ensure that the risk of accidents such as groundings and collisions
are minimized.
Marine Information for Safety and Law Enforcement (AC&I): Replaces the obsolete and
unsupportable Marine Safety Information System. The new system will provide an improved
capability to track trends and support analysis of safety incidents. Waterways Aids to
Navigation Infrastructure (AC&I): Improves aids to navigation in conjunction with Corps
of Engineers projects to reduce accidents.
Marine Safety (RDT&E): Supports research projects into allocating resources based on
risk factors, developing standards for distress calls, evaluating crew fatigue and human
error, and evaluating the fire resistance of fiberglass compartment divisions. Support
Interagency Ship Structure Committee (RDT&E): Supports research into vessel design,
construction, maintenance and operation to improve personnel safety by reducing the risk
of structural failure, and improving structural ability to withstand damage.
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