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National Commercial Fishing Safety
Advisory Committee; September 2023
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ACTION: Notice of availability of
recommendations and request for
comments.
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SUMMARY: The U. S. Coast Guard
announces the availability of
recommendations from the National
Commercial Fishing Safety Advisory
Committee (NCFSAC). The Committee
met in September 2023 and sent eight
recommendations to the Secretary of
Homeland Security. The U.S. Coast
Guard issues this Notice as the
mechanism for receiving public
comments and requests public
comments on the recommendations.
DATES: Comments must be submitted on
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Discussion
The National Commercial Fishing
Safety Advisory Committee is
authorized by section 601 of the Frank
LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization
Act of 2018, (Pub. L. 115–282, 132 Stat.
4190), and is codified in 46 U.S.C.
15102. The Committee operates under
the provisions of the Federal Advisory
Committee Act and 46 U.S.C. 15109.
The National Commercial Fishing
Safety Advisory Committee provides
advice and recommendations to the
Secretary of Homeland Security through
the Commandant of the U. S. Coast
Guard, on matters relating to the safe
operation of vessels. Additionally, the
Committee will review regulations
proposed under chapter 45 of title 46 of
U.S Code (during preparation of the
regulations) and review marine
casualties and investigations of vessels
covered by chapter 45 of title 46 U.S.
Code and make recommendations to the
Secretary to improve safety and reduce
vessel casualties.
The National Commercial Fishing
Safety Advisory Committee (the
committee) met from September 26,
2023 to September 28, 2023 (88 FR
60961).1 The U. S. Coast Guard issued
10 tasks to the committee, and the
committee sent eight recommendations
to the Secretary based on those tasks. As
required by 46 U.S.C. 15109(j)(3)(B), the
U.S. Coast Guard is establishing a
mechanism for the submission of public
comments on these recommendations.
Description of Task #04–23: Review
the multi-year statistics (provided by the
U.S. Coast Guard) regarding commercial
fishing vessels of less than 200 gross ton
accidents or losses that resulted in
fatalities, injuries, or property damage.
Major marine casualties such as the loss
of the DESTINATION, NO LIMITS, and
other fishing vessels with multiple
fatalities and vessel losses should be
reviewed to provide the background
information necessary to other
supplementary taskings in best efforts to
make informed recommendations to the
U.S. Coast Guard.
NCFSAC Task #04–23
Recommendation: Following review, no
Committee recommendations were
made to the U.S. Coast Guard.
Description of Task #05–23: Examine
and make recommendations to the U.S.
Coast Guard on best practices to reduce
and mitigate the negative consequences
caused by the misalignment of state and
federal regulations regarding drug laws
legalizing the recreational and/or
medical use for drugs also classed as
dangerous drugs by federal law and
1 The U.S. Coast Guard gave public notice of this
meeting on September 6, 2023. 88 FR 60961.
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applicable transportation related
statutes. This is critical for the safety of
operations and creating an environment
for vessel personnel to work in a drugfree workplace, with special emphasis
on critical safety sensitive jobs such as
navigation and engineering duties to
bring fishing vessels into alignment
with other commercial vessels. Develop
recommendations that include testing
for pre-employment, routine, and
reasonable cause.
NCFSAC Task #05–23
Recommendation: Following review, no
Committee recommendations were
made to the U.S. Coast Guard.
Description of Task #06–23: Examine
and effectively disseminate
recommendations for best practices to
ensure full crew access to all parts of a
vessel to allow for safe vessel operation.
This task should address and examine
things like a means to access all areas
of the vessel and allow the crew to
safely move fore and aft to remove ice,
inspect the vessel, and operate critical
equipment like the vessel’s anchors and
similar gear that does not require the
crew to climb over the pot stack (for
example, in the case of a vessel carrying
pots, nets or similar devices to create
pathways for access).
NCFSAC Task #06–23
Recommendation:
A. In so much as is practicable, all
spaces subject to flooding and/or
necessary spaces for safe vessel
operation should be accessible by crew
during normal operations.
B. In the event this is impractical, and
access is over stacked deck equipment
(i.e., pot stacks or deck cargo) the
committee recommends establishing
vessel procedures which may include
the use of tag lines, the buddy system,
Personal Flotation Device worn,
Personal locator Beacons Man
Overboard beacon’s etc.
C. For spaces where access may be
blocked, consideration may be given to
supplementing high water alarms with
infrared cameras, increased
maintenance frequency on watertight
seals, dogs, knife edges, etc., and also on
bilge level alarms. Consideration may be
given as well to secondary means of dewatering (i.e., deck connection for a dewatering/trash pump).
Description of Task #07–23: Establish
best practices for standard procedures
and guidance for crew standing
navigation watches. This should include
a detailed crew orientation for each
unique vessel, including the operation
of critical equipment and establish clear
and easily understood watchstanding
orders to protect the safety of the vessel
during its applicable operations. This
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could be accomplished as a
standardized form or checklist.
NCFSAC Task 07–23
Recommendation:
A. The committee recommends that
the Voluntary Safety Initiatives and
Good Marine Practices Document is
updated to include a section on ‘‘Best
Practices for Standing Navigational
Watch’’ This section should include the
following statement.
1. The individual in charge of the
vessel should have a watchstanding
policy for their vessel and any crew
member standing a navigational watch
should be informed and understand the
responsibilities stated in the policy.
2. The policy may contain items such
as:
i. Be familiar with the use and
operation of the vessel’s engine and gear
controls.
ii. Be familiar with the use and
operation of the vessel’s Electronic
Navigation Systems (ENS)
iii. Be familiar with the use and
operation of the vessel’s Radar, Depth
Sounder, Autopilot, and AIS (Automatic
Identification System). Further the CM
will understand the use and operation
of ARPA (Automatic Radar Plotting Aid)
and the use and operation of AIS both
with Radar and ENS and know how to
determine CPA (Closet Point of
Approach).
iv. Be familiar with the Vessel’s Rules
of the Road handbook and understand
how they apply to watch standing on
the vessel.
v. Be familiar with the use and
operation of the Vessel’s VHF radios,
and will understand the need to monitor
Channels 16, a common traffic and
distress frequency, and Channel 13, a
common vessel to vessel frequency.
vi. Be familiar with the use and
operation of the Vessel’s Watch Alarm,
and ensure it is set for an appropriate
period, generally 10 minutes after dusk,
and 15 minutes during daylight hours.
vii. Be familiar with the use and
operation of the vessels Navigation
Lighting and will ensure the proper
outlook is had.
viii. Be familiar with the use and
operation of the Vessel’s Fishing Lights
and know their appropriate usage.
ix. If the crew member is unsure of
their observations, they should
immediately notify the Individual in
Charge.
B. The committee recommends that
the U.S. Coast Guard change the name
of the
Voluntary Safety Initiatives and Good
Marine Practices document to
‘‘Commercial Fishing Vessel Best Safety
Practices.’’
Description of Task #08–23: Evaluate
and provide a comprehensive list of
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recommendations to the U.S. Coast
Guard, in the form of best practices
(NVICs, policies, training), or amended
or new regulations, regarding stability
considerations which may pose severe
risk to the safety of a fishing vessel such
as icing, loading, the need for stability
instructions, and vessel modifications.
As part of this task, review the U.S.
Coast Guard current level of oversight,
provide recommendations on its
adequacy, and specify needed changes
to areas of the fishing safety program
that need additional attention.
NCFSAC Task #08–23
Recommendation:
A. Operators of commercial fishing
vessels of any sizes are encouraged as a
best practice to attend a commercial
fishing vessel stability training program.
Operators are encouraged to share their
experiences/stories of stability related
issues in training. Where applicable,
operators are encouraged to bring their
vessel-specific stability instructions to
this training.
B. Operators of commercial fishing
vessels are encouraged as a best practice
to implement procedures prior to
departing port, such as observation of
the vessel’s trim, check condition of
freeing ports and scuppers, watertight/
weathertight doors, and closures if
applicable. 08–23 Recommendations to
the USCG
C. With regard to smaller vessels, the
committee advises the U.S. Coast Guard
look at other agencies, port controls on
how they are implementing best
practices for vessel stability safety (i.e.,
MCA recommendations regarding the
Wolfson method).
D. The committee recommends that
the USCG provides formalized training
to its FV Examiners on the topic of
compliance with vessel stability
regulations, specific to the U.S. Coast
Guard District and fleets within the
District (i.e., vessel service).
Description of Task #09–23: Evaluate
and provide recommendations to the
U.S. Coast Guard for best practices to
address the high degree of risk
associated with fishing vessel
operations and how the acceptance of
risk is prevalent and accepted in the
fishing industry. Specifically, the
Marine Board recommends the
committee focus on topics including
icing, heavy weather avoidance in
voyage planning, and formalizing the
navigation watch duties via onboard
familiarization and written standard
orders to ensure the safety of vessel
during its transit and during fishing
operations.
NCFSAC Task #09–23
Recommendation:
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A. U.S. Coast Guard liaise with
industry to understand and identify
training needs addressing risks specific
to individual fisheries. This can be
accomplished in conjunction with
dockside safety examinations, during
industry events, (i.e., Pacific Marine
Expo) or other forums, and social media.
The committee understands some of
these training needs may be broadly
identified, whereas others may be very
specific, based on fishery.
B. U.S. Coast Guard then work with
industry to develop fishery specific
training programs for implementation.
Description of Task #10–23: Evaluate
and provide recommendations to the
U.S. Coast Guard to ensure the most
effective means to widely disseminate
critical safety information for the
commercial fishing industry.
NCFSAC Task #10–23
Recommendation: U.S. Coast Guard
CVC–3 use it’s FVS examiner network,
fishing journals and other internet and
printed materials to promote the U.S.
Coast Guard website as a resource for
commercial fishermen.
Description of Task #11–23: Review
and provide recommendations on the
development of a publicly accessible
website that contains all information
related to fishing industry activities,
including vessel safety, inspections,
enforcement, hazards, training,
regulations (including proposed
regulations), outages of the Rescue 21
system in Alaska and similar outages,
and any other fishing-related activities.
NCFSAC Task #11–23
Recommendation: U.S. Coast Guard
continue the development of a publicly
accessible website as required by Coast
Guard Authorization Act 2022 Sec
11322 that contains all information
related to fishing industry activities.
The publicly accessible website should
have a button at the bottom of each page
to provide suggestions or feedback to
[‘‘improve this page’’]. This website
should be available to the full
committee for suggestions on
improvements for 6 weeks prior to the
site going live. Additionally, we
encourage the U.S. Coast Guard to
measure the analytics and usage rates
for ongoing development of the website,
so it is a more useful resource for
fisherman.
Description of Task #12–23: Discuss
and make recommendations requiring
watch alarms on specific types of
commercial fishing vessels.
NCFSAC Task #12–23
Recommendation: U.S. Coast Guard
initiate a rule making that would require
Watch Alarms on vessels 36 feet and
over that operate outside the Boundary
Line as defined in 46 CFR part 7.
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Description of Task #13–23: Examine
and make recommendations to the U.S.
Coast Guard on a way to widely
distribute personal location beacons at
minimal expense. Ensure availability
and access for crewmembers of these
critical lifesaving devices which could
be acquired by consortiums,
associations, or other organizations for
distribution to vessel crews through
federally funded grant programs or other
programs.
NCFSAC Task #13–23
Recommendation: U.S. Coast Guard
encourage the availability of FCC
approved Personal Location Beacons at
reduced cost through grants or funding
through such as the U.S. Coast Guard/
NIOSH research and training grants,
Alaska CDQ programs, Sea Grant
Regions, local fishing organizations and/
or other non-profits or entities.
The NCFSAC recommendations are
available in the docket and also can also
be found on our website at https://
www.dco.uscg.mil/NCFSAC2023/or
going to https://www.uscg.mil and
clicking on the following links: United
States Coast Guard > Our Organization
> Assistant Commandant for Prevention
Policy (CG–5P) > Inspections &
Compliance (CG–5PC) > Commercial
Vessel Compliance > Fishing Vessel
Safety Division > NATIONAL
COMMERCIAL FISHING VESSEL
ADVISORY COMMITTEE > MEETINGS
>2023 and clicking on the link ‘‘USCG
Comments to NCFSAC SEATTLE
RECOMMENDATIONS’’
We invite public comments on these
recommendations.
Dated: January 3, 2024.
Amy M. Beach,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Director of
Inspections and Compliance.
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Redevelopment Project in Manhattan,
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SUMMARY: New York City, through the
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A. Background
New York City, through HPD, as
Responsible Entity and joint lead agency
in accordance with 24 CFR 58.2(a)(7),
and NYCHA, serving as local project
sponsor and joint lead agency in
accordance with 40 CFR 1501.7(b), are
providing this NOI to prepare an EIS for
the proposed Fulton Elliott-Chelsea
Houses Redevelopment Project in
Manhattan, New York (the ‘‘proposed
action’’ as further described below). The
proposed action to be evaluated in the
EIS includes the replacement of existing
NYCHA buildings (including residential
and community facility uses and the
development of new residential
buildings) across the Fulton, Elliott,
Chelsea, and Chelsea Addition Houses
campuses in Manhattan (the ‘‘Project
Sites’’). As part of the PACT Program,
NYCHA intends to submit an
application(s) to HUD for: (1)
disposition of public housing property
as authorized under Section 18 of USHA
as amended and implementing
regulations at 24 CFR part 970 (‘‘Section
18’’), and (2) conversion of subsidies
under Section 9 of USHA (42 U.S.C.
1437g) to PBV subsidies under Section
8 of USHA (42 U.S.C. 1437f) in
accordance with the RAD Program,
created by the Consolidated and Further
Continuing Appropriations Act of 2012,
as amended, and the RAD Notice REV
4 (PIH Notice 2019–23 as supplemented
in RAD Supplemental Notice 4B
published July 27, 2023).
Under the PACT Program, NYCHA
would enter into a long-term ground
lease(s) involving the Project Sites with
Elliott Fulton LLC, a joint venture
between Essence Development and The
Related Companies (and/or affiliates
thereof) (collectively, the ‘‘PACT
Partner’’). Such planned activities and
applications at HUD-assisted Project
Sites require environmental clearance.
HPD and NYCHA will prepare the EIS
in accordance with the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 as
amended, 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.
(‘‘NEPA’’), the Council of
Environmental Quality (‘‘CEQ’’) NEPA
Regulations at 40 CFR parts 1500–1508,
and HUD implementing regulations at
24 CFR part 58, and as appropriate, the
New York State Environmental Quality
Review Act (‘‘SEQRA’’) and New York
City Environmental Quality Review
(‘‘CEQR’’).
B. Project Sites
The Project Sites consist of four
NYCHA developments: Chelsea, Chelsea
Addition, Elliott, and Fulton Houses,
which are located across two separate
public housing campuses in the Chelsea
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 5 (Monday, January 8, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 930-933]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
[Docket No. USCG-2023-0586]
National Commercial Fishing Safety Advisory Committee; September
2023 Meetings
AGENCY: United States Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security.
ACTION: Notice of availability of recommendations and request for
comments.
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SUMMARY: The U. S. Coast Guard announces the availability of
recommendations from the National Commercial Fishing Safety Advisory
Committee (NCFSAC). The Committee met in September 2023 and sent eight
recommendations to the Secretary of Homeland Security. The U.S. Coast
Guard issues this Notice as the mechanism for receiving public comments
and requests public comments on the recommendations.
DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before April 8, 2024.
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ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG-
2023-0586 using the Federal Decision Making Portal at https://www.regulations.gov. See the ``Public Participation and Request for
Comments'' portion of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for further
instructions on submitting comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information about this document
email questions to [email protected] or call 202-372-1245.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Public Participation and Comments
We encourage you to submit comments (or related material) on the
committee recommendations. If you submit a comment, please include the
docket number for this notice, indicate the specific recommendation to
which each comment applies, and provide a reason for each suggestion.
Submitting comments. We encourage you to submit comments through
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so, go to https://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-2023-0586 in the
search box and click ``Search.'' Next, look for this document in the
Search Results column, and click on it. Then click on the Comment
option. If your material cannot be submitted using https://www.regulations.gov, contact the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section of this document for alternate instructions.
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placed in our online docket and can be viewed by following instructions
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We review all comments received, but we may choose not to post off-
topic, inappropriate, or duplicate comments that we receive.
Personal information. We accept anonymous comments. Comments we
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Security Notice and the User Notice, which are both available on the
homepage of https://www.regulations.gov, and DHS's eRulemaking System
of Records notice (85 FR 14226, March 11, 2020).
Discussion
The National Commercial Fishing Safety Advisory Committee is
authorized by section 601 of the Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard
Authorization Act of 2018, (Pub. L. 115-282, 132 Stat. 4190), and is
codified in 46 U.S.C. 15102. The Committee operates under the
provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act and 46 U.S.C. 15109.
The National Commercial Fishing Safety Advisory Committee provides
advice and recommendations to the Secretary of Homeland Security
through the Commandant of the U. S. Coast Guard, on matters relating to
the safe operation of vessels. Additionally, the Committee will review
regulations proposed under chapter 45 of title 46 of U.S Code (during
preparation of the regulations) and review marine casualties and
investigations of vessels covered by chapter 45 of title 46 U.S. Code
and make recommendations to the Secretary to improve safety and reduce
vessel casualties.
The National Commercial Fishing Safety Advisory Committee (the
committee) met from September 26, 2023 to September 28, 2023 (88 FR
60961).\1\ The U. S. Coast Guard issued 10 tasks to the committee, and
the committee sent eight recommendations to the Secretary based on
those tasks. As required by 46 U.S.C. 15109(j)(3)(B), the U.S. Coast
Guard is establishing a mechanism for the submission of public comments
on these recommendations.
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Description of Task #04-23: Review the multi-year statistics
(provided by the U.S. Coast Guard) regarding commercial fishing vessels
of less than 200 gross ton accidents or losses that resulted in
fatalities, injuries, or property damage. Major marine casualties such
as the loss of the DESTINATION, NO LIMITS, and other fishing vessels
with multiple fatalities and vessel losses should be reviewed to
provide the background information necessary to other supplementary
taskings in best efforts to make informed recommendations to the U.S.
Coast Guard.
NCFSAC Task #04-23 Recommendation: Following review, no Committee
recommendations were made to the U.S. Coast Guard.
Description of Task #05-23: Examine and make recommendations to the
U.S. Coast Guard on best practices to reduce and mitigate the negative
consequences caused by the misalignment of state and federal
regulations regarding drug laws legalizing the recreational and/or
medical use for drugs also classed as dangerous drugs by federal law
and applicable transportation related statutes. This is critical for
the safety of operations and creating an environment for vessel
personnel to work in a drug-free workplace, with special emphasis on
critical safety sensitive jobs such as navigation and engineering
duties to bring fishing vessels into alignment with other commercial
vessels. Develop recommendations that include testing for pre-
employment, routine, and reasonable cause.
NCFSAC Task #05-23 Recommendation: Following review, no Committee
recommendations were made to the U.S. Coast Guard.
Description of Task #06-23: Examine and effectively disseminate
recommendations for best practices to ensure full crew access to all
parts of a vessel to allow for safe vessel operation. This task should
address and examine things like a means to access all areas of the
vessel and allow the crew to safely move fore and aft to remove ice,
inspect the vessel, and operate critical equipment like the vessel's
anchors and similar gear that does not require the crew to climb over
the pot stack (for example, in the case of a vessel carrying pots, nets
or similar devices to create pathways for access).
NCFSAC Task #06-23 Recommendation:
A. In so much as is practicable, all spaces subject to flooding
and/or necessary spaces for safe vessel operation should be accessible
by crew during normal operations.
B. In the event this is impractical, and access is over stacked
deck equipment (i.e., pot stacks or deck cargo) the committee
recommends establishing vessel procedures which may include the use of
tag lines, the buddy system, Personal Flotation Device worn, Personal
locator Beacons Man Overboard beacon's etc.
C. For spaces where access may be blocked, consideration may be
given to supplementing high water alarms with infrared cameras,
increased maintenance frequency on watertight seals, dogs, knife edges,
etc., and also on bilge level alarms. Consideration may be given as
well to secondary means of de-watering (i.e., deck connection for a de-
watering/trash pump).
Description of Task #07-23: Establish best practices for standard
procedures and guidance for crew standing navigation watches. This
should include a detailed crew orientation for each unique vessel,
including the operation of critical equipment and establish clear and
easily understood watchstanding orders to protect the safety of the
vessel during its applicable operations. This
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could be accomplished as a standardized form or checklist.
NCFSAC Task 07-23 Recommendation:
A. The committee recommends that the Voluntary Safety Initiatives
and Good Marine Practices Document is updated to include a section on
``Best Practices for Standing Navigational Watch'' This section should
include the following statement.
1. The individual in charge of the vessel should have a
watchstanding policy for their vessel and any crew member standing a
navigational watch should be informed and understand the
responsibilities stated in the policy.
2. The policy may contain items such as:
i. Be familiar with the use and operation of the vessel's engine
and gear controls.
ii. Be familiar with the use and operation of the vessel's
Electronic Navigation Systems (ENS)
iii. Be familiar with the use and operation of the vessel's Radar,
Depth Sounder, Autopilot, and AIS (Automatic Identification System).
Further the CM will understand the use and operation of ARPA (Automatic
Radar Plotting Aid) and the use and operation of AIS both with Radar
and ENS and know how to determine CPA (Closet Point of Approach).
iv. Be familiar with the Vessel's Rules of the Road handbook and
understand how they apply to watch standing on the vessel.
v. Be familiar with the use and operation of the Vessel's VHF
radios, and will understand the need to monitor Channels 16, a common
traffic and distress frequency, and Channel 13, a common vessel to
vessel frequency.
vi. Be familiar with the use and operation of the Vessel's Watch
Alarm, and ensure it is set for an appropriate period, generally 10
minutes after dusk, and 15 minutes during daylight hours.
vii. Be familiar with the use and operation of the vessels
Navigation Lighting and will ensure the proper outlook is had.
viii. Be familiar with the use and operation of the Vessel's
Fishing Lights and know their appropriate usage.
ix. If the crew member is unsure of their observations, they should
immediately notify the Individual in Charge.
B. The committee recommends that the U.S. Coast Guard change the
name of the
Voluntary Safety Initiatives and Good Marine Practices document to
``Commercial Fishing Vessel Best Safety Practices.''
Description of Task #08-23: Evaluate and provide a comprehensive
list of recommendations to the U.S. Coast Guard, in the form of best
practices (NVICs, policies, training), or amended or new regulations,
regarding stability considerations which may pose severe risk to the
safety of a fishing vessel such as icing, loading, the need for
stability instructions, and vessel modifications. As part of this task,
review the U.S. Coast Guard current level of oversight, provide
recommendations on its adequacy, and specify needed changes to areas of
the fishing safety program that need additional attention.
NCFSAC Task #08-23 Recommendation:
A. Operators of commercial fishing vessels of any sizes are
encouraged as a best practice to attend a commercial fishing vessel
stability training program. Operators are encouraged to share their
experiences/stories of stability related issues in training. Where
applicable, operators are encouraged to bring their vessel-specific
stability instructions to this training.
B. Operators of commercial fishing vessels are encouraged as a best
practice to implement procedures prior to departing port, such as
observation of the vessel's trim, check condition of freeing ports and
scuppers, watertight/weathertight doors, and closures if applicable.
08-23 Recommendations to the USCG
C. With regard to smaller vessels, the committee advises the U.S.
Coast Guard look at other agencies, port controls on how they are
implementing best practices for vessel stability safety (i.e., MCA
recommendations regarding the Wolfson method).
D. The committee recommends that the USCG provides formalized
training to its FV Examiners on the topic of compliance with vessel
stability regulations, specific to the U.S. Coast Guard District and
fleets within the District (i.e., vessel service).
Description of Task #09-23: Evaluate and provide recommendations to
the U.S. Coast Guard for best practices to address the high degree of
risk associated with fishing vessel operations and how the acceptance
of risk is prevalent and accepted in the fishing industry.
Specifically, the Marine Board recommends the committee focus on topics
including icing, heavy weather avoidance in voyage planning, and
formalizing the navigation watch duties via onboard familiarization and
written standard orders to ensure the safety of vessel during its
transit and during fishing operations.
NCFSAC Task #09-23 Recommendation:
A. U.S. Coast Guard liaise with industry to understand and identify
training needs addressing risks specific to individual fisheries. This
can be accomplished in conjunction with dockside safety examinations,
during industry events, (i.e., Pacific Marine Expo) or other forums,
and social media. The committee understands some of these training
needs may be broadly identified, whereas others may be very specific,
based on fishery.
B. U.S. Coast Guard then work with industry to develop fishery
specific training programs for implementation.
Description of Task #10-23: Evaluate and provide recommendations to
the U.S. Coast Guard to ensure the most effective means to widely
disseminate critical safety information for the commercial fishing
industry.
NCFSAC Task #10-23 Recommendation: U.S. Coast Guard CVC-3 use it's
FVS examiner network, fishing journals and other internet and printed
materials to promote the U.S. Coast Guard website as a resource for
commercial fishermen.
Description of Task #11-23: Review and provide recommendations on
the development of a publicly accessible website that contains all
information related to fishing industry activities, including vessel
safety, inspections, enforcement, hazards, training, regulations
(including proposed regulations), outages of the Rescue 21 system in
Alaska and similar outages, and any other fishing-related activities.
NCFSAC Task #11-23 Recommendation: U.S. Coast Guard continue the
development of a publicly accessible website as required by Coast Guard
Authorization Act 2022 Sec 11322 that contains all information related
to fishing industry activities. The publicly accessible website should
have a button at the bottom of each page to provide suggestions or
feedback to [``improve this page'']. This website should be available
to the full committee for suggestions on improvements for 6 weeks prior
to the site going live. Additionally, we encourage the U.S. Coast Guard
to measure the analytics and usage rates for ongoing development of the
website, so it is a more useful resource for fisherman.
Description of Task #12-23: Discuss and make recommendations
requiring watch alarms on specific types of commercial fishing vessels.
NCFSAC Task #12-23 Recommendation: U.S. Coast Guard initiate a rule
making that would require Watch Alarms on vessels 36 feet and over that
operate outside the Boundary Line as defined in 46 CFR part 7.
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Description of Task #13-23: Examine and make recommendations to the
U.S. Coast Guard on a way to widely distribute personal location
beacons at minimal expense. Ensure availability and access for
crewmembers of these critical lifesaving devices which could be
acquired by consortiums, associations, or other organizations for
distribution to vessel crews through federally funded grant programs or
other programs.
NCFSAC Task #13-23 Recommendation: U.S. Coast Guard encourage the
availability of FCC approved Personal Location Beacons at reduced cost
through grants or funding through such as the U.S. Coast Guard/NIOSH
research and training grants, Alaska CDQ programs, Sea Grant Regions,
local fishing organizations and/or other non-profits or entities.
The NCFSAC recommendations are available in the docket and also can
also be found on our website at https://www.dco.uscg.mil/NCFSAC2023/or
going to https://www.uscg.mil and clicking on the following links:
United States Coast Guard Our Organization
Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy (CG-5P)
Inspections & Compliance (CG-5PC) Commercial Vessel
Compliance Fishing Vessel Safety Division
NATIONAL COMMERCIAL FISHING VESSEL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETINGS 2023 and clicking on the link ``USCG Comments to
NCFSAC SEATTLE RECOMMENDATIONS''
We invite public comments on these recommendations.
Dated: January 3, 2024.
Amy M. Beach,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Director of Inspections and Compliance.
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