U.S. Department of Homeland Security United States Coast Guard Reporting Marine Casualties

U.S. Department of Homeland Security United States Coast Guard A vessel accident is reportable if… It occurs upon the navigable waters of the U.S., its territories or possessions OR involves a U.S. vessel, wherever the accident may occur… …and meets one of the following criteria Reportable Casualty, Defined

U.S. Department of Homeland Security United States Coast Guard Reportable Casualty, Defined Groundings; Bridge allisions; Loss of propulsion/steering; Seaworthiness adversely affected (including fire & flooding); Death or Injury requiring medical treatment beyond first aid; Damage exceeding $25,000; An occurrence involving significant harm to the environment. Reference: 46 CFR

U.S. Department of Homeland Security United States Coast Guard Reference: 29 CFR (b)(5)(i) Medical Treatment, Defined Medical treatment means the management and care of a patient to combat disease or disorder. Medical treatment does not include: –Visits to a health care professional solely for observation or counseling; or –Diagnostic procedures such as x-rays & blood tests solely for diagnostic procedures; or –“First Aid” as defined below.

U.S. Department of Homeland Security United States Coast Guard First aid means: Use of non-prescription medications; Administering of immunizations; Cleaning, flushing or soaking wounds on the surface of the skin; Using wound coverings such as bandages, Band-Aids, gauze pads, butterfly bandages, etc.; Use of hot/cold therapy; Use of any non-rigid means of support such as elastic bandages, wraps, etc.; Use of temporary immobilization devices while transporting an accident victim; Use of finger guards; Removing foreign objects from the eye’s or splinters; Drinking of fluids to combat heat stress; Use of eye patches; and Drilling a fingernail or toenail to relieve pressure, or draining fluid from a blister. Reference: 29 CFR (b)(5)(ii) First Aid, Defined

U.S. Department of Homeland Security United States Coast Guard Notify the Coast Guard by any means available as soon as possible after addressing safety concerns associated with the incident. ( Reference: 46 CFR ) Include: vessel’s name and official number location / # POB owner/operator's name what happened injuries / environmental damage / property damage Immediate Notice

U.S. Department of Homeland Security United States Coast Guard Written Report CG-2692 (Report of Marine Accident, Injury or Death): Submit to Sector Juneau within 5 days of the incident Fill it out completely! The newest forms (version ) can be found at:

U.S. Department of Homeland Security United States Coast Guard SMI & Drug/Alcohol Testing Required for all individuals directly involved in a Serious Marine Incident (SMI). –Death –Injury beyond first aid rendering crew unable to perform routine duties –Property damage in excess of $100,000 –Loss of uninspected vessel over 100 GRT –Loss of any inspected vessel –Discharge of 10,000 gal of oil or a reportable quantity of a hazardous substance. Alcohol test specimen provided within two hours. Drug test urine specimen provided within 32 hours. Reference: 46 CFR and 46 CFR

U.S. Department of Homeland Security United States Coast Guard Drug / Alcohol Test Reporting Use form CG-2692B (04-06) and fill out completely Chain of custody forms should be filed along with the CG-2692B Results of chemical testing must be provided to Sector Juneau upon receipt.

U.S. Department of Homeland Security United States Coast Guard Contact Information LT Nick Neely Fax: Mailing address: 2760 Sherwood Lane, Suite 2A Juneau, AK You can CG-2692’s to:

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