Harbor Technical Advisory CommitteeWednesday March 2, 2011

Superior Public Library

The U.S. Coast Guard in 2011Continued primary

emphasis on the service’s eleven core missions.

Ongoing recapitalization of ships, boats, airborne resources, and shoreside facilities to best meet the needs of the American public, domestic and international maritime communities.

The U.S. Coast Guard in 2011Mission engagement on

all 7 continents including International Port Security Liaison Activities and inspections of U.S. flagged merchant vessels in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Middle East, South America, and Australia; icebreaking to support the U.S. Navy in Antarctica etcetera.

The U.S. Coast Guard in 2011

Your local Coast Guard in 2011 No significant changes in

locally based Coast Guard resources which include:

USCG Aids to Navigation Team Duluth (OPFAC: 09-41976)

USCGC ALDER (WLB 216) (OPFAC: 09-15256)USCG Auxiliary 9th Coast Guard District Central

Region Flotilla 30-4USCG Auxiliary 9th Coast Guard District Central

Region Flotilla 30-5USCG Auxiliary 9th Coast Guard District Central

Region Flotilla 30-7USCG Electronic Systems Support Detachment

Duluth (OPFAC: 49-54240)USCG Marine Safety Unit Duluth (OPFAC: 09-

33262)USCG Station Duluth (OPFAC: 09-30364-10A)USCG Station North Superior (OPFAC: 09-

30364) [Seasonal operation]USCG Vintage Vessel National Center of

Excellence (OPFAC: 23-64207)

Your local Coast Guard in 2011Coast Guard forces

remain a mix of active duty, reserve, civilian, and auxiliary personnel.

Transfer of approx. 1/3 of forces this season to other assignments. This allows new enlisted accessions to obtain primary training in a technical specialty; the development & maintenance of a wide array of skill sets; and consistency of approach to maritime issues.

Your local Coast Guard in 2011Proactively examining

long term operational resource needs in Northern Minnesota and Wisconsin, including the initiation of an in-house written assessment considering Congressional intent, Coast Guard roles & missions, mission performance standards, intelligence - threat assessments & other factors such as incident & boating accident statistics.

MSU Duluth 2010 Operational Highlights

In partnership with the sponsors and other governmental agencies addressed all port and vessel safety and security concerns for the July 28th-August 3rd Tall Ships Duluth 2010 including conformity with safety zones, adherence with transit requirements and verification of vessel suitability for the embarkation of passengers.

MSU Duluth 2010 Operational Highlights

Approximately 50% of MSU Duluth’s staff provided support to the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill in various roles such as contamination assessment, monitoring of remediation efforts, and vessel inspection activity.

MSU Duluth 2010 Operational Highlights

Continued effort to promote and maintain the safety of the Great Lakes freighter fleet including extensive coordination with the newly established Vintage Vessel National Center of Excellence, USCG Headquarters Travelling Marine Inspectors and underway inspections and operational oversight on eight ships.

MSU Duluth 2010 Operational Highlights

Use of partnerships with other agencies and groups to promote the public welfare, maritime safety and security, and prevention of environmental harm.

Public and industry education, enforcement actions when necessary.

MSU Duluth 2010 Operational Highlights

18 reported spill incidents

Largest single spill 25 gallons

Ave spill size 3.3 gallons

61% vessel related6% facility related22% mystery source11 % other (such as

vehicles, snowmobiles)

MSU Duluth in 2011Executive Officer LCDR

Robert Haggerty retiring; incoming replacement is LCDR Al Moore Jr.

LT Aaron Gross, Chief Port Operations & Planning departing from the MSU; assignment of replacement pends.

Approximately 25% of enlisted staff transferring.

MSU Duluth in 2011

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