COMDTINST 16711.14
5.
d.
(4)
Possess the ability to interact with the commercial
fishing industry and explain the intent of the
dockside examination and at-sea boarding programs.
6.
IMPLEMENTATION.
a.
Area and district commanders are to ensure that effective
training and qualification programs are implemented which
address the requirements articulated herein. District
fishing vessel safety coordinators are not expected to
issue qualification letters to individuals for
coordinator provided training completed prior to
publication of this Instruction. Instead, letters will
be issued to individuals completing the training and
instruction prescribed in this Instruction subsequent to
its publication date. Respective Headquarters program
managers recognize considerable investment in training
time will be necessary in order to achieve a high level
of boarding and examination quality. This level of
quality is necessary in order to instill a sense of
professionalism among Coast Guard personnel with respect
to these important new regulations.
(1)
Area commanders shall assist district fishing vessel
safety coordinators in conducting training and
coordinating requests to ensure all units under
their operational control having fishing vessel
safety program responsibilities receive training.
This effort will ensure maximum cooperation between
areas and districts.
(2)
District fishing vessel safety coordinators shall:
(a)
As stated in reference (a), conduct twice
yearly training sessions for units and
augmenting personnel having fishing vessel
boarding and dockside examination roles.
Utilize enclosures to this COMDTINST to ensure
consistent levels of instruction.
(b)
Evaluate requests for waiver of training
prerequisite requirements.
(c)
Provide for the review or testing of trainees
upon completion of their training.
(d)
Issue a letter attesting to satisfactory
completion of training as a fishing vessel
dockside examiner/boarding officer of
commercial fishing industry vessels. Enclosure
(1) shall be utilized for this purpose.
(e)
Ensure timely updates of fishing vessel
boarding and dockside examination training
within the district.
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