LCDR Robert Keister LCDR Craig Toomey Mr. Michael White ENS David McShane

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Towing Vessel Examination Program Rollout
(Coastal)
LCDR Robert KeisterLCDR Craig ToomeyMr.
Michael WhiteENS David McShane August 11,
2009MSU Galveston, Texas
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Housekeeping

• Welcome Aboard
• Emergency Exits
• Bathrooms
• Coffee Mess

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Why are we here?

• To get you up to speed on the progress of the
  towing vessel examination program (a.k.a. the big
  picture)
• To set you up for success by providing you with
  the materials and tools you need to do your jobs
• To meet face to face before we work together to
  establish a towing vessel inspection regime
• To hear your feedback, ideas, and concerns
  regarding the program
• To align expectations on how we can run a
  successful program

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Who's who?
District Eight
Headquarters
LANTAREA (OPCOM)
CAPT Verne Gifford Chief, Prevention Division
CAPT Eric Christensen Chief, Vessel Activities
(CG-543)
CAPT Richard Kaser Chief of Staff
CDR Jeff Johnson Chief, Inspections and
Investigations
CAPT Christopher Roberge Prevention
CDR Lee Boone Chief, Domestic Vessel Activities
(CG-5431)
LCDR Rob Keister (Dpi-1) Chief, Vessel and
Facility Compliance
Dr. Lewis FisherPrevention, Inspections
Mr. Scott Kuhaneck Towing Vessel, National
Program Manager
Towing Vessel Program LCDR Craig Toomey Mr. Mike
White LTjg Christine Dimitroff ENS Dave McShane
Mr. Peter SquicciariniTowing Vessel Program
Mr. Patrick Lee Towing Vessel, National Program
Coordinator
CDR Greg Case Supervisor, National Center of
Expertise (Towing Vessels), Paducah, KY
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Summary of Operation Big Tow

• Surge op conducted from Nov 2008 until January
  2009
• D8 completed 78 of the workload
• Checked 4,290 mariner licenses with a 99
  compliance rate
• Identified 39 licensing deficiencies
• 16 with licensing issues (not onboard, expired,
  or no license)
• 21 with endorsement issues (expired or not
  onboard for current route)
• 2 special (SR and wanted list)

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Summary of Operation Big Tow

• 214 safety deficiencies identified on 73 UTVs
• 87 firefighting
• 32 navigation
• 27 documentation
• 19 lifesaving
• 15 operations management
• 14 communications
• 12 engineering
• 4 electrical
• 4 construction/load line
• Most common were missing portable and fixed fire
  systems.
• Double digit defs in fire detection (17), charts
  and pubs (15), CODs (14), fuel shut offs (13),
  and navigation lights (12)
• Over 4000 UTVs in D8 - Do the math

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What are we trying to Prevent?
UTV Casualties where Licensing was an issue (CY
2007) CG Wide 7 D8 3 In CY 2006 alone, MSU
Morgan City referred 7 individuals for criminal
prosecution for using altered/fraudulent/revoked
UTV licenses.
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What are we trying to Prevent?
Serious Marine Incidents involving UTVs (CY
2007) Sector New Orleans 44 Sector Ohio Valley
28 Sector Mobile 20 Sector Houston 18 Sector
Lower Mississippi 15 Sector Upper Mississippi
11 Sector Corpus Christi 4Total for District 8
140 out of 220 CG wide. 63 of all UTV Serious
Marine Incidents in 2007 occured in D8 AOR.
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FY 10 Funding

• Indoctrination program
• Offsite Training
• Travel costs associated with conducting UTV
  exams

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Agenda

• The Bridging Strategy (Phase I, II, and III) -
  Mr. White
• Towing Vessel Orientation and Indoctrination -
  ENS McShane
• PQS - LCDR Toomey
• UTV Exam Guide and Exam Form - Mr. White
• Lunch
• MISLE - Guidebook and FAQs - Mr. White
• Fleets of Responsibility (FOFRs) - Mr. White
• 4100 boardings and how they tie into compliance
  (enforcement compliance safe and secure
  towing vessels) - Mr. White
• Respect the Mariner - Mr. Dick Frenzel
• Subchapter M overview (what you can and can't say
  about it) - Mr. Pat Lee
• National Center of Expertise - CDR Greg Case
• Top Ten Things You Should Take Away

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Where can I find all this stuff?

• All info posted on Homeport- you do not need to
  login to obtain info- http//homeport.uscg.mil
  (or google "homeport")
• Transparency is a key compenent of the program.
• TVBP Indoc, Orientation, and Outreach Workbook
• TVBP message, policy memo, powerpoint, training
  message
• UTV Exam Form, Instructions, PQS, and MISLE
  guidebook

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Towing Vessel Bridging Program
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Towing Vessel Bridging Program
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Towing Vessel Bridging Program
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Towing Vessel Bridging Program
Mr. Michael White August 11, 2009MSU Galveston,
Texas
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A Bridge to Inspection
Commander Lee Boone Office of Vessel Activities
(CG-543) Domestic Vessel Compliance
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TVBP

• CG-543 in consultation
• 1. LANT and PAC Area
• 2. Towing Vessel Industry Representatives
• (AWO Members)
• Developed the TVBP (old Strategy)

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Four Working Groups

• WG1 Industry Indoctrination Workbook
• WG2 Developed PQS
• WG3 MISLE Guidebook and Exam Worksheet
• WG4 Measures of Success

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TVBP

• MSG COMDT 121639Z JUNE 09
• MEMO Attached
• Both Located on Homeport/Domestic Vessels/Towing
  Vessels

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TVBP

• Comprised of three Phases
• Five Key Elements

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Phase I

• Commenced June 2009
• 18 24 Months (Approximately)
• NPRM
• Publish Fall?? 2009
• Presently Under Review

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Notice of Public Rule Making

• Sub Chapter M
• Communicate with Industry about the NPRM and
  Encourage them to Comment during the Comment
  Period (180 days)
• Public Meetings Workboat Show in New Orleans
• Any other Towing Vessel Meetings

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Outreach(Key Element 1)

• All levels of CG Command to Conduct Extensive
  Outreach with Towing Industry
• 1. Discussing the TVBP
• 2. Explain and Encourage Industry Initiated
  Exams
• 3. Socialize details of NPRM and
  encourage comment
• 4. MSIB Template

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Towing Vessel Bridging Program PPT

• Located on Homeport
• Domestic Vessels/Un inspected Vessel
• Towing Vessels/ TVBP
• Developed and used by CG-543 w/notes
• (Excellent PPT for COs to use)

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Industry Initiated Exams (Key Element 2)

• Two Key Parts
• 1. Industry Calls local COTP/OCMI Schedules Exam
• 2. Decal Issued to Towing Vessel in
  Compliance with Existing Regulations

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Education and Qualification(Key Element 3)

• Qualification of New Examiners
• Complete Outreach, Orientation and Indoctrination
  (BAIT)
• Complete CG PQS (Not CGAUX PQS)
• Both Items to be completed prior to doing Exams

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Phase I Goals

• Every Examiner completes the PQS
• Every Examiner completes the Industry Indoc
• 50 percent of Towing Vessels in D8 receive Decal
  by end of FY2010 ( 2000 Vessels)
• Exam and Regulation Continuity

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Phase II

• Commence after Ample Time for Phase I
• Every Opportunity for Industry to Get an Exam
• Industry Initiated Exams will continue to be done
  in Phase II
• Subchapter M Outreach and education will continue

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Risk-Based Targeted Exams(Key Element 4)

• Targeting Matrix Similar to Port State Control
  Matrix to be Developed by NCOE
• Focus will be Towing Vessels with No Current
  Decal
• If Industry Initiated Exam was performed but no
  decal issued, vessel will be targeted

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Target Vessel

• Identify
• Locate
• Contact Owner/Operator
• Conduct Exam at our Convenience

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Boardings and Surge Ops(Key Element 5)

• At Operational Commanders Discretion
• Success of Industry Initiated Exam should drive
  Tempo of Law Enforcement Boardings
• Surge Operations (Big Tow)

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Phase III

• Implementation of Sub Chapter M
• Towing Vessel receives COI
• TVNCOE and Yorktown online and conducting formal
  Towing Vessel Inspection Training

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Towing Vessel Outreach, Orientation and
Indoctrination
ENS David McShaneDistrict 8 Prevention August
11, 2009
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What is Towing Vessel Outreach, Orientation and
Indoctrination?

• This program is designed to complete two goals
  Goal one is to
• Create an effective towing vessel industry
  orientation and indoctrination program for all
  new Coast Guard personnel assigned to Towing
  Vessel Examinations billets.

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Goal two

• Create an outreach program designed to
  effectively communicate the Towing Vessel
  Bridging Program to all members of the towing
  industry and Coast Guard

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A good working relationship

• So the idea is to gain a good understanding of
  the towing industry by actively participating in
  this program.
• To do this begin by researching a company that
  has agreed to participate in this program
• You can do this by going onto the Coast Guard
  homeport site.

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Where it is all at.

• All info posted on Homeport- you do not need to
  login to obtain info- http//homeport.uscg.mil
  (or google "homeport")
• Transparency is a key compenent of the program!
• TVBP Indoc, Orientation, and Outreach Workbook
• TVBP message, policy memo, powerpoint, training
  message
• UTV Exam Form, Instructions, PQS, and MISLE
  guidebook

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Towing Vessel Bridging Program
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Towing Vessel Bridging Program
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Towing Vessel Bridging Program
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Where to find the company Names

• After you are on the website click on TVBP Indoc,
  Orientation, and Outreach Workbook link to the
  right.
• Once you open the link you will have access to
  the guide which will provide you with companies
  in your area.
• Page 42

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Example

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How to begin

• Call the company rep in column three
• Set up a time period
• Familiarize yourself with the towing orientation
  and Indoc booklet
• Allow at least one week to devote to this program
• Pick a time when the boats will be underway

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Your responsibilities

• On page 16 there is the vessel particulars sheet
  which you will need to fill out for every vessel
  you are on
• On page 21 there will be over 50 items to check
  off
• This will guide your questions throughout the
  indoc

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Subjects on checklist

• Safety Management System
• Physical characteristics
• Vessel handling
• Maintenance and repair
• Crew life
• Licensing
• Vessel Security
• Injury prevention
• Emergency Response
• Pollution prevention
• Engineering
• Traffic management
• Personnel issues
• Tailor questions towards what you would like to
  learn

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My schedule

• 0900 meeting with company heads
• 0930 security exercise
• 1000-1130 watch dispatch and learn company
  objectives for Safety
• 1130 Lunch
• 1200 security program
• 1300 Responsible carrier program
• 1400 Engineering
• 1500 shore maintenance
• 1600 drug testing procedures

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What to bring and expect

• You should bring coveralls, eye protection,
  helmet, gloves, flashlight, TVBP Indoc,
  Orientation, and Outreach Workbook, and good
  attitude

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My experience was great

• Never dull
• Everyone was eager to teach
• Pro active
• Vast amount of information
• Gained a greater appreciation for industry
• Made some good contacts
• Tailor the program around your experience and
  your questions
• Stay positive and keep an open mind
• The company does not need to be in AWO

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FILL OUT SURVEY

• On page 28 there is an Industry background survey
  complete this when you are through and scan the
  survey into an adobe format, and forward it as an
  email attachment through the chain of command to
  the Towing Vessel National Center of Expertise
  (TVNCOE).
• TVNCOE_at_uscg.mil

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Two evaluations and checklist

• One completed by you
• One completed by the industry representative
• Please ensure these are both completed so there
  will be proper accountability
• pages 21 through 27 consist of various check offs
  which will be completed during your visit

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Please remember

• Be polite, professional, and be sure to ask a lot
  of questions
• We would like a strong positive relationship with
  a mutual understanding and respect

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UTV Guidebook

• Developed fall 2006
• Updated Winter 2009
• CG and Mike Rushing of Rushing Marine

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Requirements for Uninspected Towing Vessels

• Previously LANTAREA INST 16710.1
• New Version
• Picture on Front
• Change 1 March 2009

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Contact Phone Numbers

• First Page
• District Prevention Numbers Change D8 (504)
  671-2264
• Change NCOE Info (Next Page)

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TVNCOE Contact Info

• Detachment Chief
• US Coast Guard
• Towing Vessel National Center of Expertise
• 504 Broadway 101
• Paducah, 42001
• Email Address

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Table of Contents

• Page 2
• A Quick Reference
• Too suggest additions or Changes section on this
  page. (NCOE or Area)

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Western River Specific

• Text will be in Brown
• Examples
• Page 9 refers to term Mate
• Again pages 30 and 31

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Great Lakes Specific

• Text will be Green
• Example Page 36

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Enclosures in Back

• Enclosure 1 (Page 54)
• Control of Vessel Operations
• Hazardous Condition 33 CFR 160.204
• Examples that may warrant COTP Action

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Enclosure 2

• Report of Marine Accident, Injury or Death
  (CG-2692)
• Barge Addendum (2692A)

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D8 Goal

• Every Company gets a copy of the Guidebook
• Every Towing Vessel gets a copy of the Guidebook
• If you need more Guidebooks send me an email

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Decal

• Show the new decal
• Explain the difference in the Old and New

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Decal

• Decals are good for three years
• Placement of Decal
• Bottom of Exam Form

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UTV Exam Form

• UTV Form 001 (6/09)
• Cover Page Needs to be filled out completely as
  possible during exam
• Information to be used for Risk Based Targeting
  and Measurement in Future
• UTV MISLE Incomplete or not accurate

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What to Check

• Vessel Name - Document
• VIN - Document
• Hailing Port Check Stern Document
• Year Built
• Number of Engines

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What to Check (Contd)

• Total HP
• Number of Shafts
• Fuel Tanks and Capacity
• Length
• Route Look on Document

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What to Check (Contd)

• Crew Endurance Management System
• SMS What type (RCP, ISM)
• QS Quality System (ISO)
• Class Society
• Location LAT n LONG

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Vessel Service

• Under Service on Form
• Line Haul
• Canal
• Locking River
• Fleeting
• PX Barge Assist
• Seagoing Tug
• Harbor/Ship Assist/Escort
• Other Specify (write it in)

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Supervisor Control

• Case can be closed with out approval
• Need some unit oversight of each case
• D8 will take random looks
• Should we communicate directly with ????

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Activity is Done

• Exam Form is scanned in to the MISLE Activity
• Actual Form becomes part of the Case File

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New Forms

• At LANT Area
• Available now
• D8 will get 4000 copies to start
• Will update before next printing

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And Finally

• PDF of Form on Homeport
• Domestic Vessels/ Towing Vessels/ TVBP

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Marine Information for Safety and Law Enforcement
Mr. Michael White August 11, 2009MSU Galveston,
Texas
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MISLE

• Not Teaching MISLE
• Hitting some High Points
• FAQs

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Entering a New Vessel

• Anyone with access can make a new vessel
• All Documented vessels are in MISLE
• Make sure the vessel does not already exist in
  MISLE
• State numbered vessels may need to be entered.

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Chance to Make a Difference

• Towing Vessels in MISLE have little or no
  information
• We have a Chance to do it right
• Each time we go into MISLE take a minute to check
  the Vessel Details (Update if needed)

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Vessel Details

• You can update vessel details without opening an
  Activity.
• Go to the vessel description Summary page, select
  the Particulars Highlights.
• Look at the last subject on the Legend to the
  right.

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In Vessel Details

• You can update
• Vessel Service
• Propulsion
• FOFR
• Firefighting
• And more

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You can check Past and Current

• Deficiencies on the Vessel
• Operational Controls
• Emergency Data
• Notes

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Fleet of Responsibility

• D8 162025ZJUN09
• D8 Generated List by States
• Not perfect but best solution
• General FOFR Versus MTSA FOFR
• Goal 100 assigned to FOFR by 9/01/09

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FOFR Down the Road

• Exam Conducted on TV not in your FOFR
• Do you Take ownership ????
• FOFR may be use to determine workload/billets/
  in the Future

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Vessel Service
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FOFR
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Towing Vessel Exam

• This is an actual inspection type
• Do not use Inspection/PSC for Towing Vessel Exams

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TYPES of Exams

• Administration
• Annual Inspection (to be deleted)
• DAPI Audit (New)
• Damage Survey (Just added)
• Deficiency Check

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Types of Exam Contd

• Examination of Repairs (New)
• Hawser Check (to be deleted)
• Industry Initiated Exams (New)
• Joint Vessel Security (Messina) (New)
• Load Line (New)

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Exam Types Contd

• MTSA Verification
• MTSA/ISPS Verification
• Marine Casualty Follow Up (New)
• New Construction (New)
• Risk Based Targeted (New)

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Exam Types Contd

• Security Plan Amendment Review Done at HQ
• Security Plan Amendment HQ
• Review VSP HQ
• Spot Check
• Definitions of all Exam Types on page 65 of MISLE
  Guidebook

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Vessel Class/Types/Subtypes

• Class is Towing Vessel
• Most of these are correct
• Majority have a Type of General
• Subtype of None or General
• These Need to be updated

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Towing Vessel Types (NOW)

• Pushing Ahead
• Towing Behind
• Harbor/Ship Assist
• Salvage/Fire Emergency
• Integrated Tug and Barge
• Log Bronc

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Towing Vessel Types (New)

• Line Haul
• Canal
• Locking River
• Fleeting
• PX Barge
• Sea Going Tug
• ITB or ATB
• Harbor Assist
• Other -

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Scan Documents

• Actually Add document
• So scan document and save in your documents
• Under documents in activity click add document

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Which Documents Scanned into the Activity

• Exam Form
• Professional Engineer letter for fire detection
  system
• Other documents from exam

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Reviewing Official

• Each Unit should Designate Supervisor to review
  cases
• D8 Recommendation ( Towing Vessel MILSE POC for
  D8)
• D8 (dpi) will spot check cases
• D8 will provide feedback on regular schedule

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FAQs

• Narratives No canned
• MISLE Guidebook on Homeport
• MISLE work completed in three (3) Working days
• MISLE Enhancement Request Tracking System
• SMS Comment in MISLE (MERTS)

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Ten Items to Take Home

• Industry Outreach is Vital/Key
• (At all Level of Command)
• Complete the Indoctrination and PQS (not CGAUX
  PQS)
• GrandFathered Examiners PQS/INDOC

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Ten Items to Take Home

• Only Qualified Examiners do exams
• MISLE Oversight Supervisor Level
• Decal
• Three Years
• Old verses New Decal
• Some where forward and on right side window

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Ten Items to Take Home

• FOFR - Will be used to make decisions in future
• Homeport
• Safety Management System
• Your gear

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• Questions?