COMDTINST 16711.12A
JUL 10 1996
(1)
The Coast Guard will investigate complaints and associated evidence of
deficiencies relating to:
(a)
Minimum age requirements;
(b)
Medical examinations of the crew;
(c)
Accident prevention and occupational safety and health;
(d)
Crew accommodations;
(e)
Hospital space;
(f)
Food and catering; and,
(g)
Minimum manning standards and certification. (Considering relevant Port
State Guidance relating to SOLAS and STCW.)
(2)
The following types of deficiencies should be forwarded to the DOL for
appropriate action:
(a)
Seamans' articles of agreement;
(b)
Liability for sick or injured seamen;
(c)
Repatriation of seamen;
(d)
Freedom of association;
(e)
Protection of the right to organize, and,
(f)
Collective bargaining.
(3)
The DOL/OSHA should be consulted for assistance when investigating
deficiencies relative to:
(a)
Occupational safety and health; and,
(b)
Food and catering.
8.
ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES.
a.
Foreign flag vessels shall be examined for compliance with the items listed in paragraph
7.b.(1) in conjunction with the boardings conducted under our PSC Initiative, or upon
receipt of a complaint made by a competent source. A competent source is a crew
member, professional
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