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Marine Safety
Trident ProgramThe Trident Program has been established to provide baseline training for Auxiliary members involved in Marine Safety and Environmental Protection activities. Completion of this program will entitle Auxiliarists to wear the new Auxiliary Marine Safety Insignia. There are three components to this program. Educational requirements, time-in-service requirements, and skill area summaries. Trident Educational RequirementsBasic CourseThe basic educational program for Auxiliarists participating in MS/MEP activities will be a new Auxiliary course entitled "Initial Indoctrination -- Marine Safety and Environmental Protection" (II-MS/MEP). This course will be available in summer 2002 and will be replacing AUXMIN as a required course for the AUXOP award. Outline of this course (PowerPoint format, 161KB). The primary learning objective of this course is to familiarize Auxiliarists with Coast Guard and Coast Guard Auxiliary activities in the area of Marine Safety and Environmental Protection. The excerpts from the Marine Safety Manual Volume 1 provides an overview of the Coast Guard’s Marine Safety program. USCG Marine Safety Manuals Compete set of 10 volumes MOU For Employment of the USCG Auxiliary in Support of the MEP Program The Coast Guard and the Environment - A history of Coast Guard efforts to protect the environment. Advanced CourseThe advanced educational program consists of four courses: Incident Command System Orientation course (ICS Level 100) , Initial Indoctrination - Marine Inspector , Initial Indoctrination - Port Operations , and the Good Mate course. The first 3 courses are currently available from the Coast Guard Institute. The Good Mate program was developed in conjunction with the Ocean Conservancy and is currently in press. Incident Command SystemThe Incident Command System Orientation course (ICS Level 100) is designed to help the student understand the principles of the Incident Command System and how to use it. It acquaints the student with basic ICS structure, terminology and usage in emergency response situations. Initial Indoctrination - Marine InspectorThe Initial Indoctrination -- Marine Inspector course provides introductory knowledge for those entering the marine safety field who are assigned to marine inspection duties. Topics include merchant vessel certificates, documents and boardings. The Marine Safety Information System (MSIS) will also be discussed. Initial Indoctrination - Port OperationsThe Initial Indoctrination -- Port Operations course provides introductory knowledge for those entering the marine safety field who are assigned port safety, security, and/or response duties. Topics include: environmental response and investigation, merchant vessel boardings, waterfront inspections, and the Marine Safety Information System (MSIS). Good Mate ManualThe Good Mate Manual from the Ocean Conservancy (formerly the Center for Marine Conservation ) provides information on the various ecosystems that make up the marine environment. It describes sources of marine pollution and statutes for environmental quality. There is a strong emphasis on the environmental impacts of recreational boating. (This program is in-press at this time.) Trident Time-In-Service Requirements:Auxiliarists must complete at least 384 hours in direct or administrative support of the Marine Safety program over a period of at least 4 years. For a single year to count toward attainment of the device, at least 96 hours must be recorded in AUXMIS/AUXDATA for that year. Hours recorded beginning 1 January 1997 will serve to qualify. Years need not be consecutive to be credited. Trident Skill Area Summaries:Certification in at least four MS/MEP Personal Qualification Summary (PQS) guides is the final requirement for the Marine Safety Insignia. Completion of Coast Guard PQS's for Active Duty and Reserve members as listed in COMDTNOTE 16000 will satisfy this requirement. Additionally, several Auxiliary specific PQS's are under development and will be made available by the end of the year. The following is a partial list of anticipated Auxiliary PQS's with liks to information intended to illustrate the types of activities that may be included. (This is not offered as official guidance on what will be in the PQS's once they are released.) Marine Environmental Education SpecialistMarine Environmental Operations SpecialistOutline and training material for the "Sea Partners" program, including the use of the new "Good Mate" manual and documents as part of that program. PowerPoint and Word documents. (ZIP format, 262KB). Sea Partners page from USCGAUX 9th District Western Region. Includes pages for Inky the Whale, Capt. Clean Water and Officer Snook. U.S. Coast Guard’s Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) and Ballast Water Program Training Guide Oceans and Coastal Protection US EPA Office of Water. Access to information on ocean discharges, ocean dumping, marine debris efforts. Beach Watch US EPA Office of Water. Program provides grants to state, tribal, interstate, and local agencies to establish effective monitoring and public notification programs for beaches. The first federal site to contain information about local beach closings and conditions. Clean Boating Links: National Clean Boating Campaign Clean Boating Lesson Plan From 1st Southern Clean Vessel Act Pumpout Program US Fish & Wildlife Service Clean Vessel Act Pumpout Grant Program Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Clean Vessel Act of 1994 Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection Clean Marina Program Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection International Coastal Cleanup - Center for Marine Conservation NOAA Marine Fisheries Service - Endangered species and marine mammal information NOAA National Ocean Service - Publications available on-line National Estuary Program -US EPA. Information about this effort to protect and restore the health of estuaries while supporting economic and recreational activities. Nonpoint Source Pollution Control - US EPA. Access information about polluted runoff and exchange information about methods for reducing the affects of this environmental issue. Commercial Fishing Vessel ExaminerIn support of Coast Guard efforts to improve commercial fishing vessel (CFV) safety, the Auxiliary is training and assigning dockside examiners. These members conduct CFV exams dockside and inspect both the boat and the safety equipment carried on board. Just like the Auxiliary’s CME program for recreational boats, participation is voluntary and there is no penalty if a boat fails the exam. Safety Lines Vol. 1 No. 2 Guidelines For the Utilization of Coast Guard Auxiliary Members in the CFVS Program Outline of accomplishments, objectives and challenges of the commercial fishing vessel examination (CFVE) program (PowerPoint format, 441KB). Images CFVE Program These images can be downloaded and overhead transparancies made to provide an overview of the program. USCG Commercial Fishing Vessel Safety Web site Alternative Uniform for CFVS Personnel USCG All Districts Commercial Fishing Vessel Safety USCG Mariner Licensing Web site Dockwalker ProgramA companion to the CFV safety check program is the “Dockwalker” program. This program provides members who may not have the time or interest to train for the specialized work of vessel inspectors the opportunity to act as dockside public affairs officers. Dockwalkers provide critical information materials to fishing vessel crews. They are frequently the first point of contact with the fishermen and are able to encourage the voluntary dockside exam. Safety Lines Vol. 2 No.1 Uninspected Passenger Vessel ExaminerUSCG Uninspected Vessels Fact Sheet Harbor Safety SpecialistHarbor Observer Program From First District Southern Region Harbor Safety Patrols/USCG Auxiliary Harbor Safety Specialist 8WRPart of a PowerPoint Presentation at NACON 2001. The information is about half-way through the PP presentation. The following web sites may be of interest: Port Operations Information for Safety & Efficiency (POISE) POISE contains maritime-related links to websites created by Government Agencies, Port Authorities, Marine Exchanges, etc., throughout the United States. Contingency Planning SpecialistEmergency Response PlanningGuidelines For Emergency Response Planning USCG Auxiliary Incident Command System (ICS) Field Course Module 1 USCG 2001 Incident Management Handbook Available in English, Spanish and Russian FEMA EMI Basic Incident Command System, IS-195 Contingency Preparedness Class "C" Training Program USCG National Strike Force (NSF) On-line Documentation USCG D7 Hurricane Command Post Handbook USCG D7 Hurricane and Storm Preparedness and Planning Policy letter State Emergency Management Offices in USCG Auxiliary District 8CR Area of Responsibility Florida Division of Emergency Management Georgia Emergency Management Agency Alabama Emergency Management Agency Mississippi Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Office of Emergency Preparedness Texas Division of Emergency Management New Mexico Office of Emergency Management For Emergency Management Offices in other states, see the FEMA Regional Offices Web Page and click the link for State Emergency Management Agencies and Offices. Initial Pollution InvestigatorICS in Oil Spill Response USCG D1 Hazardous Materials/Marine Pollution Basic Awareness USCG Auxiliary Hazardous Materials Training Course for Auxiliary Members First District Southern Region FEMA - EMI Hazardous Materials: A Citizen's Orientation DOT 2000 Emergency Response Guidebook First Responders HazMat USCG D7 Training Requirements for Oil and Hazardous Materials Response Operatons USCG D7 Marine Environmental Response Contingency Plan Includes USCG Auxiliary participation Oil Spill Response Planning and Spill Response Roles USCG D1 Mechanical Containment and Recovery Of Spilled Oil USCG D1 Oil Spill Shoreline Assessment and Shoreline Cleanup USCG D1 NOAA Office of Response and Restoration Reference material for responders and restorers Oil Spill Program - information about the U.S. EPA's program for preventing, preparing for, and responding to oil spills that occur in and around inland waters of the United States. 5 Elements Of A Pollution Violation CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS: (See Title 33, 40,46, & 49) 2000 EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDEBOOK: DSO-MS WEB SITE/TRIDENT PROGRAM INFO SEA PARTNERS - POLLUTION PREVENTION POISE (Port Operations Information for Safety and Efficiency) COMMERCIAL VESSEL INFORMATION/SEARCH
Waterways ManagementBriefing on the Auxiliary's participation in Coast Guard Waterways Management initiatives, including a strategic overview from the Marine Safety Department and execution of operational support initiatives from the Operations Department. Part A (PowerPoint format, 1.4MB) and Part B (Adobe Acrobat™ format, 980KB). USCG Waterways Management Directorate web site Links to National and District WebsitesUSCG Auxiliary Marine Safety & Environmental Protection Department Home Page Safety Lines Newsletter Archive USCG Auxiliary What's New Page Announcements are posted here first. After 30 days they are moved to the web site above. USCG Marine Safety and Environmental Protection Web site USCG District 8 Marine Safety Division Marine Safety Offices in D8CR - Phone numbers and address
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