COMDTINST 16711.13B
(k)
Review all reportable marine casualty cases involving commercial fishing
vessels. Conduct a post casualty dockside examination when the investigating
officer determines that noncompliance with the regulations may have played a
part in the cause of the casualty. Unit investigation departments are highly
encouraged to participate with a post casualty dockside examination. This
initiative provides an opportunity to improve casualty prevention and
education throughout the fishing industry.
(l)
Coordinate and conduct post termination dockside examinations of all
commercial fishing vessels involved in a termination of their voyage at-sea
or at the dock. This provides an opportunity to educate the individual in
bringing the subject vessel into compliance and ultimately an unterminated
status. The result of this effort will be increased industry awareness and
subsequent compliance with the regulations.
b.
Chiefs of Headquarters Offices of M, N, O, and R shall continue to work closely
together to ensure cooperation between various programs involved in the
implementation of the Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Regulations.
c.
Commandant (G-MCO) shall:
(1)
Act as program manager for the Fishing Vessel Safety Regulations. Develop
policy and guidance working with each Office having responsibilities under
this instruction.
(2)
Initiate and coordinate development of Fishing Vessel Safety Program
Training.
(3)
Develop educational materials for fishermen, boarding officers, and examiners.
(4)
Produce and distribute standard examination decals to districts and third party
organizations.
(5)
Review requests from thrid parties requesting to become designated as
"Similarly Qualified" or "Accepted Organizations." Issue acceptance letters to
qualifying organizations.
(6)
Review, recored, and make determinations on all exemption requests
submitted by each district office.
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