SE Alaska Waterways: Unique & Critical

Yakutat

Wrangell

HydaburgMetlakatla

Craig

Gustavus

Hoonah

Tenakee

Pelican

Kake

Angoon

Haines

Skagway

Elfin Cove

Hyder

Petersburg

KlawockRevillagigedo

UnitMSD AOR BoundaryVillagesIslandsRiversBays, Sounds, Strait, Etc

Island

River

Tracy Arm

MSD SitkaANT SitkaAir Station Sitka

CGC ELDERBERRYCGC ANACAPA

CGC BAILEY BARCOCGC JOHN MCCORMICKMSD KetchikanStation Ketchikan

CGC LIBERTYStation Juneau

SE Alaska: It’s a Big Area: It’s Our Lifeblood SE Alaska: Limited ResourcesForce Laydown1 Sector SE AK5 Sectors in Florida

What Could Happen? How Can we Prevent it?

Are We ready if it does Happen?

USCG Port Roles• Respond to maritime incidents: SAR, Pollution, Security• Investigate Incidents• Manage risk in consultation with stakeholders… Facilitate

commerce while protecting people, environment, infrastructure

• Enforce regulations on vessels, facilities, and personnel involved with maritime commerce

• Coordinate with port partners / stakeholders in preparation for possible incidents

Fire Chief Police Chief Inspector Emergency Services

Doctor

FOSC

Federal On Scene Coordinator

FMSC

Federal Maritime Security

Coordinator &Maritime Law Enforcement

OCMI

Officer In Charge Marine Inspection

SMC

Search & Rescue Mission

Coordinator

COTP

Captain of the Port

Sector CommanderIn addition to Armed Forces Responsibilities...

Other Responsibilities/Authorities...

Federal On Scene Coordinator

Responsibilities: Ensure the prompt and efficient removal of oil & hazmat

Examples:-Vessel sinking at the pier in Auke Bay

-Derelict boat (Lumberman)

- Exxon Valdez

Federal Maritime Security Coordinator

Responsibilities: Establish Area Maritime Security Committee Develop & exercise the AMS Plan Approve Security Plans. Raise MARSEC Conditions for the Port

Officer In Charge, Marine InspectionResponsibilities: Inspection of U.S. & Foreign Vessels Investigation of Marine Casualties & Violations Initiate License Suspension & Revocation

Authority: U.S. inspected vessels & U.S. mariners

Can explicitly stop or mitigate unsafe vessel operations

Authority to board U.S. and foreign vesselsSource: Brooks (2013)

Search & Rescue (SAR) CoordinatorResponsibilities: Oversee SAR Response May not be CG Forces Render Decisions to Suspend Active Search

Source: Brooks (2013)

Captain of the Port Responsibilities: Provides the broadest scope of Authority Commonly used to support other missions & agencies.

Authority: Examples:

-Setting safety & security zones -Direct vessel movements & facility operations-Regulated nav areas

Civil penalties are incurred if not followed.

Source: Brooks (2013)

QUESTIONS?