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COMDTINST 16711.13B
AUG 17 1995
COMMANDANT INSTRUCTION 16711.13B
Subj: IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMMERCIAL FISHING INDUSTRY VESSEL
REGULATIONS
Ref:
(a)
Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Safety Training and Qualification,
COMDTINST 16711.14
(b)
Civil Penalty Procedures and Administration, COMDTINST 16200.3A
(c)
Fishing Industry Vessel Third Party Examination and Procedures for Designation of
"Accepted Organizations" and "Similarly Qualified Organizations, NVIC 13-91".
1.
PURPOSE. The purpose of this Instruction is to promulgate revisions to Coast Guard
implementation policies for the Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Regulations. This
Instruction reiterates goals, establishes new policies, and outlines responsibilities of personnel
and units having coordination, boarding and examination roles. It shall be used by all Active
Duty, Reserve, Auxiliary and Civilian personnel involved in the Commercial Fishing Industry
Vessel Safety Program. The Coast Guard's goal of achieving a significant reduction in
commercial fishing industry fatalities and vessel losses through education, voluntary dockside
examinations and at-sea boardings remains unchanged.
2.
ACTION. Area and district commanders, commanding officers of Headquarters units, chiefs
of offices and special staff divisions at Headquarters shall ensure compliance with the
requirements of this Instruction.
3.
DIRECTIVES AFFECTED. COMDTINST 16711.13 and 16711.13A are hereby cancelled.
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