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Enhancing Maritime OutreachEnhancing Maritime Outreach

Sector Seattle Vision Statement: “Multi-Mission Professionals safeguarding the Pacific Northwest’s maritime domain through dynamic leadership, partnership and stewardship.”

Captain Steve MetruckCaptain of the Port Puget Sound

National Harbor ConferenceNational Harbor ConferenceSeattle, WAMay 12, 2008

May 23, 2007

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To MultiTo Multi--mission Sectorsmission Sectors

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““SectorizedSectorized”” Legacy UnitsLegacy Units

Each with their own stakeholders

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Area of Responsibility

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San Francisco

LA/LB

San Diego

Puget Sound: Size Comparison Puget Sound: Size Comparison with other Major U.S. Portswith other Major U.S. Ports

Boston

Miam

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New

York

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Washington State Ferry SystemWashington State Ferry System --largest in the nationlargest in the nation --500+ transits on 10 routes 500+ transits on 10 routes dailydaily

4.1M TEU containers thru 4.1M TEU containers thru Seattle & Tacoma; 3rd Seattle & Tacoma; 3rd largest in nation; SEA largest in nation; SEA ‘‘0505’’s s fastest growing U.S. port.fastest growing U.S. port.

Growing Cruise Ship Industry:Growing Cruise Ship Industry:-- 735K Cruise Ship Passengers 735K Cruise Ship Passengers in 2007, 200+ vessel arrivalsin 2007, 200+ vessel arrivalsAlaskan Fishing Fleet Alaskan Fishing Fleet

HomeportHomeport

US Navy Strategic Port US Navy Strategic Port -- 3rd 3rd Largest Domestic PortLargest Domestic Port

~5000 Deep Draft Ships ~5000 Deep Draft Ships Transits per yearTransits per year

3500 sq. miles3500 sq. miles

Puget Sound ChallengesPuget Sound Challenges

15 Billion Gallons of Oil Moved 15 Billion Gallons of Oil Moved AnnuallyAnnually

International Border with International Border with Canada.Canada.

1.3 Million Recreational 1.3 Million Recreational Boating Population. Boating Population.

-- 366,000 Washington State 366,000 Washington State registered (2007)registered (2007)

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A Sector Commander wears many hats, including:

Captain of the Port (Jurisdiction/Authorities)Federal Maritime Security Coordinator (HLS)Federal On-Scene Coordinator (Pollution)Officer in Charge of Marine InspectionSearch and Rescue Mission Coordinator

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Sector Mission PortfolioSector Mission Portfolio

Sector Seattle brings together the full range of Coast Guard missions and capabilities into one consolidated command.

Maritime SafetyMaritime SecurityProtection of Natural ResourcesMaritime MobilityNational Defense

One Stop Shopping for Coast Guard MissionsOne Stop Shopping for Coast Guard Missions

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““The need for maritime industryThe need for maritime industry--government government cooperation and partnership has never been more cooperation and partnership has never been more important. The Coast Guardimportant. The Coast Guard’’s obligation to the safety s obligation to the safety and security of America is shared by the maritime and security of America is shared by the maritime industry and enhanced by working cooperatively with industry and enhanced by working cooperatively with the industry at all levels. Openness and transparency the industry at all levels. Openness and transparency will be the hallmarks of our maritime interaction.will be the hallmarks of our maritime interaction.””

Admiral Thad Allen Admiral Thad Allen Commandant, U.S. Coast GuardCommandant, U.S. Coast Guard Commandants Expectations for Interaction with Maritime IndustryCommandants Expectations for Interaction with Maritime Industry

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Enhancement of the Coast Enhancement of the Coast GuardGuard’’s Marine Safety Programs Marine Safety Program

•• CommandantCommandant’’s commitment and plan:s commitment and plan:Improve the Coast GuardImprove the Coast Guard’’s Marine Safety s Marine Safety Capacity and Performance Capacity and Performance Enhance Service Delivery to Mariners and Enhance Service Delivery to Mariners and Industry CustomersIndustry CustomersExpand Outreach and Advisory Mechanisms Expand Outreach and Advisory Mechanisms for Industry and Communitiesfor Industry and Communities

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Required reading for Sector Commanders

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Required reading?

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Opportunities for Interaction Opportunities for Interaction with Customerswith Customers

INPUT

UrgentDemand

Don’t LetIt HappenPrevention

Actions

ResolveUrgent

Situation

AvoidAccidentor StopActivity

OUTPUT

Customer Interaction

ReactiveReactiveActionsActions

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Sector Operational OrganizationSector Operational Organization

PreventionInspections Division

• Port State Control• Domestic Vessels• Waterfront

Facilities/Container inspections

• Maritime Security Act• Mariner Licensing and

DocumentationWaterways Management

• Aids to Navigation• Vessel Traffic Service

and Automated Identification System

Investigations• Marine Casualty• Marine Pollution• Violations

ResponseIncident Management

• Search and Rescue Planning

• Pollution Response• Enforcement

• Security patrols / response

• Enforcement of Laws and Treaties

• Air Operations• Patrol Boats• Stations

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Small Small Passenger VesselsPassenger Vessels

PVAPVANPBOANPBOA

PilotsPilotsAPAAPALocalLocal

Coast Guard

Interlocutors

Coast GuardCoast Guard

InterlocutorsInterlocutors

DomesticDomestic

Great LakesGreat LakesLCALCA

ForeignForeignOffshore OilOffshore Oil

OMSAOMSAIADCIADCNOIANOIA

Tank VesselsTank VesselsINTERTANKOINTERTANKO

PortsPortsIAPAIAPAAAPAAAPA

Law FirmsLaw Firms

Class Class SocietiesSocieties

LaborLaborSIUSIU

AMOAMOILWUILWU

IMOIMO

Cruise ShipsCruise ShipsCLIACLIA

Cargo VesselsCargo VesselsBIMCOBIMCO

IntercargoIntercargo

BluewaterBluewaterCSACSA

BrownwateBrownwaterrAWOAWO

ShipyardsShipyards

Vessel AgentsVessel Agents

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Puget Sound Public PartnersPuget Sound Public Partners

Dept of Homeland SecurityDept of Homeland Security

•• Coast GuardCoast Guard•• Sector SeattleSector Seattle•• Group/Air Station Port AngelesGroup/Air Station Port Angeles•• Thirteenth DistrictThirteenth District•• Pacific AreaPacific Area•• CommandantCommandant

•• CBPCBP•• ICEICE

Navy Navy

•• Navy Region NorthwestNavy Region Northwest•• Submarine Group 9Submarine Group 9

Local/State Govt Agencies/IndustryLocal/State Govt Agencies/Industry

••Port AuthoritiesPort Authorities•• Seattle Harbor PoliceSeattle Harbor Police

•• State/County/City State/County/City EOCEOC’’ss•• City of SeattleCity of Seattle•• City Police City Police DeptsDepts•• County SheriffsCounty Sheriffs•• Dept of EcologyDept of Ecology•• Dept of TransportationDept of Transportation•• Washington State PatrolWashington State Patrol

Other Federal AgenciesOther Federal Agencies

Department of Justice Department of Justice ••FBIFBI

•• Joint Terrorism Task ForceJoint Terrorism Task Force•• US AttorneyUS Attorney

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Sector Seattle Outreach Strategy• Document how we interact across all programs• Look at:

Regular InteractionsPeriodic Interactions

• Look for gaps in programsSeek increased knowledge, information and feedback

• Develop plan and strategies for enhancing communication and feedback.

Seek continuous feedback and process improvement• Implement that plan and provide feedback to maritime

stakeholders

Enhancing Maritime OutreachEnhancing Maritime Outreach

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Common Common OpportuntiesOpportunties•• Regular ForumsRegular Forums

Harbor Safety CommitteeHarbor Safety Committee•• SubcommiteesSubcommitees/Workgroups/Workgroups

Area Maritime Security CommitteeArea Maritime Security Committee•• SubcommiteesSubcommitees/Workgroups/Workgroups

Area CommitteeArea CommitteeRegional Response TeamRegional Response TeamPuget Sound Marine Firefighting CommissionPuget Sound Marine Firefighting Commission

•• Industry EventsIndustry EventsPropeller ClubPropeller ClubPMSAPMSA

•• Industry DaysIndustry Days•• NewslettersNewsletters

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Outreach InitiativesOutreach Initiatives• Information Dissemination

(Routine/Contingency)Homeport: Functional/Geographic breakdownWebsites

•• Sector Industry TrainingSector Industry TrainingPilots, ships, tugs & ferriesPilots, ships, tugs & ferriesPart of Unit Training ProgramPart of Unit Training Program

• Training and ExercisesICS TrainingMTSRU

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Outreach InitiativesOutreach Initiatives

• Service Delivery FeedbackSector Inspections Feedback form

• Use of Industry Leaders Focus Groups• Supervisor Follow-up for Control Actions• Annual Industry Day Forum• Increased Site Visits by Senior Staff

shipyards, tow companies, facilities, etc.• Maritime Transportation System Recovery

Unit (MTSRU) Development

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Partnerships can be fun!

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Questions?