COMDTINST 16711.13B
(m) Ensure that all commercial fish processing vessel biennial examinations,
certifications of compliance (COC), and voluntary dockside examinations
are entered into the MIAR product set in MSIS. Do not use the PSAR
product set for dockside exams. Data entry shall be in the following
products: PNID, VFID, VFIP, MISF, MIAR, MIDR, and MIDF.
Additional documents may be required until modifications to MSIS are
complete. Ensure minimum data is entered into the MSIS as per G-MCO
policy. Biennial and dockside exams conducted by Accepted
Organizations and Similarly Qualified Organizations must be entered 5
working days after receipt of the reports.
(n)
Communicate safety awareness and outreach programs by working closely
with district public affairs to coordinate all forms of public media (TV,
radio, trade publications, newspapers, etc.) related to fishing vessel safety.
(o)
Review all F\V regulation exemption requests and forward, along with
district recommendations, to Commandant (G-MCO) for final
determination.
(p)
Provide appropriate recommendations and endorsements to assist the
district commander in granting, on a case-by-case basis, exemptions from
the carriage requirements of EPIRBs, when determined that carriage of an
EPIRB will not significantly enhance the overall safety of the vessel and
crew. Forward copies of all granted and denied request letters to
Commandant (G-MCO).
(2)
Cutter and group commanders shall:
(a)
Conduct fishing vessel safety boardings in conjunction with SAR and law
enforcement, using personnel from operational units and augmenting
reservists. Voluntary dockside examinations and other safety awareness
initiatives may be conducted, and are encouraged as resources permit. The
use of augmenting Auxiliarists in the voluntary dockside examination
program is strongly encouraged.
(b)
Designate a unit contact point to act as liaison with the district fishing
vessel safety coordinator and to promote cooperation between group units
and the local MSO\MIO.
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